Lidl opening first DC store in Skyland Town Center on Wednesday!

From a press release:

“Lidl US, recently ranked a top U.S. grocer by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, announced today that it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in Skyland Town Center in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday, September 28. The store, located at 2224 Town Center Dr SE, will operate daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This will be the first full-service grocery store to open in Wards 7 and 8 in more than a decade.

Local leaders, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor For Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio, will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony the day before on Tuesday, September 27 at 4:00 P.M. The store will host a soft opening of the store from 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. that day.

Local officials applauded the news:

“We are ready – and the community is ready – to welcome Lidl to Ward 7,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “This grocery store has been a long-time coming, and it is going to help us make Skyland into a true town center. Welcome to DC, Lidl.”

“Lidl’s opening is an exciting step forward for Skyland Town Center, offering our residents at The Crest a top-quality supermarket at their doorstep,” said WC Smith Chairman and CEO Chris Smith. “WC Smith has long been active in Wards 7 and 8, and we appreciate Lidl’s commitment and partnership in providing a much-needed resource for everyone who lives in the neighborhood.”

“The opening of Lidl is one of many important milestones that will truly make Skyland Town Center the heartbeat of Wards 7 and 8,” said Rappaport President Henry Fonvielle. “From the very beginning we understood the importance of bringing a wide variety of food options – particularly fresh produce and other healthy food products to this community. Our partnership with Lidl at Skyland Town Center will create an avenue for residents to shop within their neighborhood for years to come.”

Lidl is creating more than 60 jobs with the opening of its new Skyland store. Starting pay for Store Associates will be $16.50 per hour, which includes comprehensive benefits. Lidl offers healthcare for all full-and-part-time positions, regardless of hours worked per week.

The Lidl Skyland store is proudly pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for Building Design & Construction, a globally recognized green-building rating system. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. To obtain this certification, Lidl Skyland is prioritizing the use of sustainable building materials to create a healthy, energy-efficient, and “green” store. Lidl Skyland will also feature six electric vehicle charging stations for customers and employees.

Grand Opening Event Details

At the grand opening celebrations on September 28, customers will be able to take advantage of get-them-while-you-can grand opening special offers at the new store. The first 100 customers in line before the store opening at 8:00 a.m. will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each. Shoppers can enter to win a $500 Lidl gift card, sample Lidl’s award-winning assortment and take advantage of special giveaways.

Lidl is proud to partner with the Capital Area Food Bank to provide food to community members in need. Throughout the entire grand opening weekend, Wednesday-Sunday, Lidl will donate $1 to the food bank for every new myLidl member who signs up and sets Lidl Skyland as their home store.

Store Features

Lidl has been repeatedly recognized for its shopping experience. For the second consecutive time, Food & Wine Magazine recently ranked Lidl among its Top 10 U.S. Supermarket rankings – ahead of retailers like Trader Joe’s and Costco. A study from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School observed that prices on Lidl’s award-winning assortment were up to 45 percent lower than nearby national grocers.

When entering the Skyland store, shoppers can expect to experience the following:

World-Class Shopping Experience

Shoppers will save time and money each week with Lidl’s award-winning assortment and highly attractive prices.
The store will be newly fitted out with an easy-to-shop layout that will mean a faster and more convenient shop for customers.

Quality Without Question

Healthy, responsible choices, including hundreds of organic and gluten free products.
Unique specialty items ranging from hard-to-find cheeses to authentic specialty sauces, cured meats, and more – all at incredibly affordable prices.
Award winning foods- Lidl’s private label products have won more than 500 awards.
The Lidl Love it Guarantee- A logo that guarantees customer satisfaction; shoppers love the product they buy – or they are entitled to a refund, and a replacement.

Eco-Friendly Store Design

Lidl’s state-of-the-art building contains many sustainable features and is pursuing LEED Gold Certification.
Electric Vehicle charging stations have been installed for customer and employee use.
One hundred percent of the store’s indoor and outdoor lights use LED bulbs.

Surprise and Delight

Lidl offers an ever-changing selection of food and non-food specials brought in each Wednesday for a limited time, keeping the shopping experience exciting and new. The rotating non-food selection will include fitness gear, small kitchen appliances, toys, outdoor furniture, and more.

Committed to Fresh:

Lidl produce is brought in fresh each day and features more than 100 high quality fresh fruit and vegetable options at amazingly affordable prices.
All Lidl flowers are guaranteed fresh and beautiful for five days at a minimum, with roses and lilies guaranteed for seven.
Lidl’s fresh bakery will offer breads, pastries and other items baked throughout the day.

Focused On Our People:

Lidl offers wages and benefits for its team that are above the industry standard in every market in which it operates.
Starting pay for Lidl Skyland Store Associates will be $16.50 per hour.

Lidl offers healthcare coverage to all team members, including those working part-time, regardless of the number of hours worked.”