Overview
- The company is transitioning ownership of 32 Winn-Dixie and eight Harveys stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, with most closures expected by year-end 2025 and all banner transitions targeted by early 2026.
- After the divestitures, it expects to operate about 130 grocery stores and 140 liquor stores concentrated in Florida and select south Georgia markets, including Brunswick, Folkston, Lake Park, St. Simons Island and Valdosta.
- Winn-Dixie finalized the purchase of three Hitchcock’s Markets in Alachua, Keystone Heights and Williston, Florida, to be converted to its banner, with Williston slated to open in early December 2025 and the other two by summer 2026.
- Buyers include Food City (three Alabama stores), Piggly Wiggly (Prattville, Alabama, and Swainsboro, Georgia) and Super 1 Foods (two Baton Rouge locations), with commitments to consider hiring current associates and severance for eligible staff not placed.
- CEO Anthony Hucker remains chairman and chief executive as the rebrand rolls out into early 2026, paired with planned remodels, private-label growth, liquor expansion and pilots such as third‑party delivery and return kiosks.