Winn-Dixie stores will close or be sold at dozens of locations as list of grocery chain shakeups grows

"This year has not been a great one for grocery stores, with chains like Kroger and Safeway closing locations in recent months. Now, the Southeastern grocery chain Winn-Dixie appears to be following in their footsteps, with its parent company planning to sell or possibly shutter 32 Winn-Dixie stores by the end of 2025 as its focus shifts to its home state of Florida. It will also transition or close eight Harveys Supermarket locations."

"The 40 stores impacted span Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Southeastern Grocers (SEG), the Jacksonville, Florida-based company that owns both chains, posted a list of stores that it will transition, with some identifying new operators such as Piggly Wiggly and Super 1 Foods, and others marked "pending." It's unclear which if any of the pending stores will close versus transition to new ownership."

"Reached for comment by Fast Company, SEG reiterated that it has "reached agreements or is advancing plans with multiple grocers." It said store closures are expected by the end of the year, but did not elaborate. The company further noted that southern Georgia will maintain stores in Brunswick, Folkston, Lake Park, St. Simons Island, and Valdosta. SEG expects the full transitions will be completed by early 2026."

Southeastern Grocers plans to sell or close 32 Winn-Dixie stores and transition or close eight Harveys Supermarket locations by the end of 2025, affecting 40 stores across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. SEG posted a list naming some new operators, including Piggly Wiggly and Super 1 Foods, while several locations remain marked pending. The company stated it has reached agreements or is advancing plans with multiple grocers and expects some closures by year-end. Southern Georgia will retain specific stores, full transitions should complete by early 2026, and SEG will rebrand as the Winn-Dixie Company.

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