Washington, D.C
Lidl plans third Washington, D.C., store
Laborious low cost grocer Lidl has unveiled plans for a 3rd Washington, D.C., retailer because it readies the opening of its thirty fourth Virginia location subsequent week.
The Washington DC Financial Partnership (WDCEP) mentioned Monday that Lidl US plans to construct an almost 29,000-square-foot in Upton Place, a brand new mixed-use improvement at 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW within the District of Columbia by Donohoe Cos. and accomplice Residence Funding and Administration Firm (AIMCO). No anticipated opening date was disclosed.
In the meantime, Arlington, Va.-based Lidl US mentioned it plans to open a brand new retailer at 1330 Chain Bridge Rd. in McLean, Va., on June 1. Presently, the chain operates greater than 20 shops within the D.C./Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area.
Lidl broke floor on its first D.C. location in January. The 29,000-square-foot retailer at Skyland City Middle is slated to open in late fall 2022. In keeping with the grocery chain, the shop will mark the primary new grocery store to serve residents in Wards 7 and eight in additional than a decade. WDCEP mentioned it first started courting Lidl for a D.C. retailer in 2014.
In February, Lidl and the D.C. mayor’s workplace introduced plans for a 27,000 square-foot retailer on the bottom ground of the DC USA mall within the district’s Columbia Heights neighborhood.
“We at Lidl US are ecstatic to carry a Lidl retailer to the incredible Upton Place venture and the neighboring group,” Daniel Goodman, director of actual property for Lidl within the D.C./Maryland market, mentioned in a press release. “That is our third D.C. location and additional advances our aim of conveniently bringing Lidl’s high-quality choices and unbeatable pricing to the D.C. group.”
Upton Place is changing an getting older workplace constructing previously occupied by Fannie Mae. Anchoring the mixed-use venture are 689 new residential items and 100,000 sq. toes of retail fronting Wisconsin Avenue NW within the Cathedral Heights group.
“We’re excited that Lidl has dedicated to be part of the district’s increasing grocery trade,” commented WDCEP President and CEO Keith Sellars. “WDCEP has collaborated with our companions, together with town and personal buyers, for over 20 years to attain the very best stage of grocery range and choices all through town.”
The Upton Place venture will embody a six- and eight-story constructing, three courtyards, two rooftop areas, a pool, yoga studio and health middle.
“We’re extremely enthusiastic about our new partnership with Lidl. This robust anchor enhances the rising surrounding retail atmosphere and offers an exquisite alternative and comfort to the group,” acknowledged Matt Hopkins, regional vp of improvement at AIMCO. “Recent groceries offered by world-class operator builds a greater whole-life expertise for each the established neighborhood and new residents alike.”
Lidl mentioned it invested about $10 million within the 25,000-square-foot McLean retailer. As within the Germany-based grocer’s different U.S. places, the McLean Lidl gives an assortment of contemporary merchandise — together with produce, a contemporary bakery, beef, poultry and seafood — plus a an array of family merchandise that rotate weekly. Lidl upholds an everyday-low-price providing through a excessive proportion of private-brand objects, a curated choice and a compact, easy-to-shop format with ultra-efficient operation.
“McLean residents have been trying ahead to the opening of the Lidl grocery retailer for a while due to its popularity for high-quality merchandise at low cost costs,” in accordance with Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust.
On the grand opening occasion for the McLean retailer, the primary 100 clients in line earlier than the ribbon-cutting will obtain a particular reward card of $5 to $100. Customers additionally will be capable of enter to win a $500 Lidl reward card, pattern Lidl merchandise and take part in particular giveaways. Lidl mentioned the brand new retailer will carry greater than 45 jobs, with beginning pay for all associates at $16 per hour, plus advantages.
“Lidl has a protracted dedication to Virginia, having positioned its U.S. headquarters right here within the commonwealth,” acknowledged Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr. “This McLean retailer can be their thirty fourth in Virginia, and their $10 ,illion funding will carry inexpensive meals and groceries to households throughout the area.”
Total, Lidl US operates about 170 shops in 9 East Coast states, together with Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.