Winn-Dixie’s Big Rebrand: Grocer Abandons Alabama to Focus on Florida Boom
Southeastern Grocers will rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company in early 2026 and focus operations on Florida, shedding most stores outside the state. The company will transfer 40 stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi to other grocers. Winn-Dixie will acquire three Hitchcock’s Markets in North Florida, reopening them as Winn-Dixie locations by summer 2026. After the transition, it expects to run about 130 grocery stores in Florida and southern Georgia.