100-year-old grocery chain closes another store in major shift
By Celine Provini
Published on March 25, 2026.
The Winn-Dixie Company, a 100-year-old regional grocery store brand, has announced it will close its Garden Park Plaza store in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with operations expected to end around mid-April 2026. The closure comes amid a restructuring effort following Aldi's 2024 acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, which included 400 Winn/Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets locations. The company is now prioritizing Florida and select markets in Georgia as a more focused regional footprint, prioritizing modernization, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. Industry analysts warn that continued store closures may have significant impact on local communities, particularly in local communities. The closures could result in fewer choices, decreased access to essential goods, weakened local economies, and accelerated the shift towards e-commerce.
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