Winn-Dixie in Fernandina Beach to close in July, convert to Aldi grocery store

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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The Winn-Dixie store located in Fernandina Beach will close in late July to convert into an Aldi store, according to Southeastern Grocers.

Officials put out a statement announcing the closure and conversion.

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We can confirm the Winn-Dixie store located at 947 Amelia Plaza in Fernandina Beach will convert to a new ALDI store. All associates working at the Fernandina Beach Winn-Dixie store received official advance notice that their store is projected to close late July to convert to an ALDI location. To ensure a smooth transition for our associates, SEG will continue working 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 another store.Please use our store locator in the Rewards app or visit our website to find nearby locations. We appreciate the continued support of our valued associates, loyal customers and communities throughout this process.

Southeastern Grocers

The Publix store at Island Walk Shopping Center, which is just a few minutes away from the Winn-Dixie, closed on April 26 for reconstruction and is expected to reopen in Fall 2026.


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Tiffany comes home to Jacksonville, FL from WBND in South Bend, Indiana. She went to Mandarin High School and UNF. Tiffany is a former WJXT intern, and joined the team in 2023 as Consumer Investigative Reporter and member of the I-TEAM.

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