Lowes Foods will replace Kj's Market on Johns Island

A Johns Island Kj's Market grocery store will be converted into a Lowes Foods, a move the company says is better suited for the area's unique demographic. The conversion, announced May 23, will include a remodeled interior and expanded offerings like local products and specialty cheeses, with the current store remaining open during the transition. Both Kj's Market and Lowes Foods are owned by Alex Lee Inc. The new Lowes Foods, expected to be completed by next year, will be the company's fifth location in the Charleston area, following the acquisition of former Bi-Lo stores.