Winn-Dixie brand dodges extinction again: Investors buy 170 stores from Aldi
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Southeastern Grocers, the owner of the Winn-Dixie brand, has been purchased by a consortium of private investors, including C&S Wholesale Grocers, marking a significant turn of events for the company. Under the management of CEO Anthony Hucker, the company intends to retain its 170 stores, including those operating under the Winn-Dixie and Harvey's Supermarket names. Meanwhile, parent company Aldi U.S. will continue the process of converting around 220 stores into its own format, a multi-year project extending through 2027, with no current details provided regarding which locations will remain under current branding or be converted.
A consortium of private investors, including Southeastern Grocer's supply chain partner C&S Wholesale Grocers, has purchased Southeastern Grocers from Aldi U.S.
Southeastern Grocers plans to continue operating 170 stores, including Winn-Dixie and Harvey's Supermarkets, under the leadership of CEO Anthony Hucker.
Aldi will convert approximately 220 stores it purchased into its format, a process expected to last through 2027, but store specifics remain undisclosed.
The company is committed to keeping associates informed about store conversions and market conditions before announcing changes to the community.
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