ALDI to Sell Off a Reported 178 Supermarkets, Winn-Dixie and Harveys Names
Your source for continuing coverage of the ALDI-Southeastern Grocers merger.
Published on February 7, 2025; Updated on May 10, 2025
In a partially expected move, Reuters reported earlier today that C&S Wholesale Grocers has formed a deal with ALDI to purchase 178 current Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets and roughly 170 Winn-Dixie liquor stores from the German grocer. This was followed up by an official press release from SEG confirming the sale, and that C&S would be joined by "a consortium of private investors."
This plan leaves roughly 121 operational Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores with the discounter following the ongoing conversion of 97 locations to the ALDI nameplate. The press release stated that ALDI intends to convert these pre-determined stores to the discount brand through 2027. That being said, these supermarkets will likely operate under some sort of licensing agreement for the foreseeable future. The press release specifically states that, "SEG will continue to operate the remaining stores identified for conversion in the normal course of business, with the same level of care and focus on quality and service, up to and until each respective store is closed for conversion." Now the question remains on if and when a formal list will be unveiled.
|
| Courtesy Southeastern Grocers - SEG Headquarters |
You may remember that C&S has operated Southeastern Grocers' distribution since 2013 but also has a history of operating supermarkets of its own. Reuters mentions how the company currently runs nearly two dozen Piggly Wiggly and Grand Union stores in the Northeast; however, it also has experience running the doomed Southern Family Markets following (and preceding) the many bankruptcies resulting from the mismanagement of the Bruno's chain.
In contrast to this history, current Southeastern Grocers Chair, CEO, and President Anthony Hucker is stated to remain with the brand as it changes ownership. He mentions that, "Throughout this transformational journey, our commitment to thoughtful, purpose-driven growth remains strong and propels us forward with renewed momentum."
It is worth noting that C&S also made headlines last year when it announced it would purchase 579 divested stores from the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger. This deal obviously fell through when the merger was struck down in court, despite C&S already arranging financing for such a large acquisition.
|
|
|
Courtesy Southeastern Grocers - Winn-Dixie #96 |
It seems that ALDI jumped on this opportunity as a chance to sell off the unwanted Southeastern Grocers stores and pivoted from the reported plans of selling these 170 stores at auction to independent outlets. That original plan supposedly included a complete exit from the Greater Florida Panhandle region (which meant selling roughly 50 stores), along with a coordinated exit from several other DMAs on the western fringes of Winn-Dixie's territory. I presume that some of this may still come into play.
In a separate press release, ALDI CEO Jason Hart said, "When we announced our acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, we shared that we intended for a meaningful number of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets to continue to operate, and we're delivering on that promise while also supporting ALDI growth. Over the last year, we've seen firsthand how C&S Wholesale Grocers, Southeastern Grocers and their teams have continued to deliver great quality, service and value to their customers, and we are confident they will lead the company successfully into its next chapter."
"Converting the remaining locations to the ALDI format is critically important to our nationwide commitment to help shoppers fill their carts with quality groceries for less. As shoppers continue to feel sticker shock at the checkout, the value ALDI delivers can't be beat," added Hart.
The formal press release from Southeastern Grocers is included below:
Despite there not being an official list of locations sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, The MFR Team, along with several commenters, has put together a collection of the Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores that were presumably sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers by ALDI. Note that this list is not official, and additional stores from this group are expected to be sold to others or close outright.
Alabama
#0428 in Wetumpka
#0435 in Birmingham
#0437 in Opelika
#0445 in Birmingham
#0446 in Montgomery
#0447 in Anniston
#0448 in Montgomery
#0451 in Millbrook
#0458 in Fultondale
#0461 in Trussville
#0478 in Eufaula
#0496 in Jasper
#0527 in Prattville
#0549 in Mobile
#0570 in Foley
#0580 in Theodore
#0599 in Fairhope
Florida
#0008 in Orange Park
#0012 in Jacksonville
#0040 in Orange Park
#0077 in St Augustine
#0081 in Lake City
#0085 in Starke
#0086 in Tallahassee
#0096 in Jacksonville
#0108 in Jacksonville
#0115 in Jacksonville
#0123 in Jacksonville
#0129 in St Augustine
#0135 in Green Cove Springs
#0142 in Hilliard
#0153 in Jacksonville
#0176 in Jacksonville
#0182 in St Augustine
#0190 in Jacksonville
#0191 in Jacksonville
#0195 in Jacksonville
#0198 in Live Oak
#0210 in Tamarac
#0212 in Royal Palm Beach
#0226 in Ft Lauderdale
#0246 in Miami Gardens
#0267 in Marathon
#0271 in Lantana
#0280 in Doral
#0290 in Fort Lauderdale
#0317 in Key West
#0318 in Key Biscayne
#0328 in Tavernier
#0330 in Ft Lauderdale
#0331 in Okeechobee
#0333 in Palm Beach Gardens
#0336 in Hollywood
#0343 in Miami
#0345 in Deerfield Beach
#0349 in Margate
#0358 in Big Pine Key
#0364 in Stuart
#0371 in Cutler Bay
#0381 in Belle Glade
#0386 in Ft Lauderdale
#0397 in Lake Worth
#0436 in Lynn Haven
#0481 in Panama City
#0493 in Pensacola
#0501 in Navarre
#0507 in Pace
#0510 in Miramar Beach
#0538 in Parker
#0551 in Niceville
#0606 in Seminole
#0612 in Auburndale
#0619 in Sun City Center
#0630 in Oneco
#0644 in Holiday
#0656 in Bradenton
#0671 in St Petersburg
#0681 in Pinellas Park
#0684 in Kenneth City
#0687 in Sebring
#0705 in Haines City
#0711 in Spring Hill
#0726 in St James City
#0741 in Punta Gorda
#0750 in Brooksville
#1671 in Lake City
#1690 in Jacksonville
#1692 in Jacksonville
#1694 in Jacksonville
#1710 in Lakeland
#1711 in Ocala
#1712 in Lakeland
#1715 in Winter Haven
#1716 in Jacksonville
#2210 in Inverness
#2215 in Orlando
#2219 in Dunnellon
#2220 in Beverly Hills
#2225 in Clermont
#2234 in Apopka
#2238 in Saint Cloud
#2244 in Palm Coast
#2247 in Palm Coast
#2258 in Holly Hill
#2266 in Fern Park
#2269 in Orlando
#2273 in Casselberry
#2288 in Orlando
#2304 in New Smyrna Beach
#2306 in Sanford
#2326 in Titusville
#2333 in Palm Bay
#2342 in Deland
#2343 in Deland
#2388 in Altamonte Springs
#2409 in Saint Petersburg
#2415 in Tampa
#2423 in Tampa
#2435 in Plant City
#2448 in Palmetto
#2454 in Seffner
#2456 in Largo
#2461 in Tampa
#2472 in Tampa
#2475 in Riverview
#2477 in Holiday
#2495 in Seffner
#2505 in Valrico
#2509 in Riverview
#2511 in Largo
#2515 in Naples
#2519 in Bradenton
#2545 in The Villages
#2548 in Lake Placid
#2556 in Jacksonville
#2557 in Viera
#2564 in Gainesville
#2568 in West Melbourne
Georgia
#0032 in Lake Park
#0140 in Valdosta
#0159 in Brunswick
#0439 in Columbus
#1616 in Swainsboro
#1617 in Fitzgerald
#1630 in Eastman
#1656 in Mcrae-Helena
#1661 in Folkston
#1662 in Sandersville
#1682 in Augusta
Louisiana
#1439 in New Orleans
#1440 in Marrero
#1443 in Covington
#1461 in Baton Rouge
#1463 in Gramercy
#1500 in Mandeville
#1501 in Franklinton
#1576 in Baton Rouge
#1577 in Baton Rouge
#1583 in La Place
#1588 in Destrehan
Mississippi
#2626 in Hattiesburg
Remember to keep track of every announced Aldi conversion on this page, read up on our initial reactions to the deal here, or see what Aldi promised when the deal closed in March here.
