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Grocery chains continue to expand in the Triangle. Here’s a look the locations

Stories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarization

Grocery and retail chains are adding new locations in the Triangle region, responding to rising demands from a market that loves their grocery stores.

Publix has opened three new locations in Rolesville, Raleigh and Johnston County with another in Durham on the way. BJ’s Wholesale Club bought land in Johnston County for a possible warehouse location. Wegmans and Lowes have plans to expand. These moves aim to reach more customers and match local growth.

NO. 1: THIS WHOLESALE CLUB JUST BOUGHT 12.7 ACRES IN THE TRIANGLE. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT IT

The property is near a new development southeast of Raleigh. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

Food Lion opened a new store in January at at 155 Crosstie Lane in Troutman, about 35 miles north of uptown Charlotte in Iredell County, with ready-made meals, a “walk-in garden cooler” and a hot food bar. The Salisbury-based grocery chain consistently ranks third in capturing market share, behind Walmart and Harris Teeter, respectively. By KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH

NO. 2: THIS GROCERY CHAIN DOMINATES THE TRIANGLE MARKET, NEW REPORT SHOWS

A popular grocery store chain has maintained the highest market share in the Raleigh area for three years. | Published April 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted and David Raynor

NO. 3: A NEW PUBLIX GROCERY STORE OPENS SOON IN THE TRIANGLE. WHEN YOU CAN SHOP

The 46,791-square-foot store is the latest Triangle location for the Florida-based grocer. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

NO. 4: THESE 8 NEW GROCERY STORES ARE OPENING IN THE TRIANGLE. HERE’S WHEN

A bunch of popular grocers are expanding across Wake, Durham and Johnston counties. Use this list to keep track. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

NO. 5: THIS NC GROCERY STORE JUST ANNOUNCED 2 NEW LOCATIONS IN THE TRIANGLE

The grocer, which has been closing and renovating stores in recent months, will open two new stores in the Triangle. Here’s what we know. | Published May 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

NO. 6: A NEW SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET STORE IS OPENING IN RALEIGH. HERE’S WHEN

This will be the third Triangle location for the Phoenix-based grocer, which operates six stores in North Carolina. | Published July 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

NO. 7: PUBLIX JUST REVEALED THE OPENING DATE FOR ITS NEWEST RALEIGH GROCERY STORE

Publix Super Markets will soon open its newest Triangle location. | Published August 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

NO. 8: ANOTHER PUBLIX GROCERY STORE OPENS SOON IN THE TRIANGLE. WHEN YOU CAN SHOP

Another Publix Super Markets location is opening soon in the Triangle. | Published August 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.