Welcome back to the Shoppes of Battery Mill! The Food Lion remodeling quest kicks into high gear today, and I hope you're here to see what's up this time around!
Photos taken February 11, 2020
The first notable change I saw at this visit was in the signage setup. The 2014 logo has officially made its debut on Northern Virginia storefronts, and it'll probably be a common sight from now on.
Our first interior shot for today spotlights the produce department's walls. Located on the right-hand side of the store, bordering on the natural/organic department, Food Lion continues to sell their usual supply of health drinks within the coolers below. However, I would like to turn the spotlight to the wall itself - what once was a backdrop glued to the wall has now been taken down, leaving the paint behind. Food Lion's new look is to be more simply formatted, with a simple coat and other art materials donning this segment.
One of the main focal points of this remodel are the store's coolers, many of which would be relocated or exchanged for new units based on marked tape. Most of these likely date back to the store's 1997 opening or the Bloom remodel (which likely repositioned spaces and added new ones such as natural/organic coolers).
Below these, however, remained tile flooring that was once prominent throughout the store. The Bloom remodel placed new wood/linoleum tiles storewide above said flooring. Later Food Lions (from the "Millennium"/"Stripes" eras) retained most of their existing tilework, with the exception of wooden flooring where applicable. With this remodel, it is unclear as to whether the Bloom patterns will remain, or if said fixtures will be stripped for a fresh coat of paint on the original.
The writing's on the (cinderblock) wall - the store number, and some "porduce" {sic: produce} thing to be exact. I am not sure when this was written, however it does have something to do with the shuffling of coolers within the store from what I know.
We turn our attention to the back actionway, where meat and seafood products are largely featured. This has become one of the most active areas of change within the store; a lighting lattice that once adorned this part of the store has been removed, while the signature Bloom wall decor has been peeled off as well. Edging upon the wall, some may notice inset lighting is also being reinstated, some segments of which have not been present since the Bloom remodel. What an interesting turn of events I say!
Our final photo today focuses on the prepared foods department, one that is very much evolving from its Bloom-era form. Gone are the round overhead liners and wraparound coolers, in exchange for light tiles and an open layout, as with other facets of the store. The deli and bakery to the left remain open under usual hours at this point.
Thanks for reading today! As always, we hope you enjoyed this post, and are staying safe in this time of uncertainty. This blog will be continuing to provide more awesome retail content to fill the gap, so as always; stay tuned!
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