Supermarket Chain To Open First Long Island Stores Next Year

LONG ISLAND, NY - A new supermarket chain will be opening its first Long Island stores next year.

In the first of several waves of openings on Long Island, Lidl US announced on Tuesday it will open stores in Plainview, Babylon, Huntington, and Center Moriches by early 2020.

The chain will be converting some of the former Best Markets, which sold over 20 of its Long Island stores to the company earlier this year in addition to opening new stores.

"We are happy to soon bring Lidl’s unique and fresh approach to grocery shopping to Long Island," Johannes Fieber, CEO of Lidl US. "Our new stores will allow customers to save time and money each week with a simple and efficient shopping experience. We also look forward to celebrating our grand openings with many familiar faces from the local Best Market teams."

As part of this transition, Lidl officials says the company plan to invest heavily in Long Island and use local contractors throughout the remodeling process.

The chain will be remodeling Best Market stores currently located in Babylon and Huntington as well as open new stores in Plainview and Center Moriches. The store in Plainview will replace the Best Market store currently located in Hicksville.

Lidl has also committed to offering all legacy Best Market team members guaranteed opportunities with Lidl in positions that offer wages and benefits that stay the same or get better.