- September 17, 2024
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The Winn-Dixie in Ormond Beach will soon be converted to an Aldi.
The conversion of the store, located at 353 W. Granada Blvd., comes a year after Aldi, a company based in Germany, acquired Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket as part of its purchase of Southeastern Grocers. In a press release from August 2023, Aldi announced plans to add about 400 stores in the southeast U.S and its CEO stated the company was evaluating which locations would be converted to a Aldi.
On Aug. 23, Aldi submitted a building application to the city of Ormond Beach to complete an interior remodel of the local Winn-Dixie store and rebrand as Aldi, a project that will cost $1.7 million. City Planning Director Steven Spraker said the submittal was returned based on missing documents and has not been put into the city's review process.
But, a spokesperson with Southeastern Grocers, also known as SEG, confirmed to the Observer that the store will be converting to "best support the Ormond Beach community."
"All Winn-Dixie grocery store associates received official advance notice that their store will close to convert to an Aldi location," the spokesperson said in an email. "To ensure a smooth transition for our associates, SEG has worked diligently with Aldi to provide support and opportunities to each associate at converting stores, including having the first opportunity to apply to roles at newly converted Aldi stores or remain with Winn-Dixie and transfer to a neighboring store."
The liquor store, located at 365 W. Granada Blvd., will remain.
"We will continue to work diligently to deliver an excellent shopping experience with minimal disruptions for our associates, customers and communities," SEG's spokesperson said. "As we work through this transition period, conversion plans are still being finalized, and we will share more information as it becomes available. We appreciate the support and understanding of our valued associates, customers and communities throughout this process."
