Winn-Dixie to exit Birmingham and Alabama by 2025

o through the transition. Many of the stores are being sold to retailers with similar grocery models, which means they’ll have comparable staffing needs to serve their customers. We’re working closely with each buyer to ensure a smooth handoff and to provide associates with the opportunity to be considered for open positions under the new banners, where available. Every impacted associate will be treated with the care, respect, and support they deserve, and eligible associates who are unable to secure a position with the new owners will receive severance.

“We’re deeply grateful to our customers, associates, and communities across Alabama for their loyalty and support over the years, and we appreciate their understanding as we move through this transition.”

With 20 Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama as of October 14, a number of their previous locations have already been transformed into ALDI grocery stores since 2024. These stores are spread across 15 cities in Alabama, including Birmingham, Fultondale, Trussville, Jasper, Millbrook, Clanton, Anniston, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Wetumpka, Opelika, Theodore, Mobile, Fairhope, and Eufaula.

For those interested in updates on the future of their local Winn-Dixie store, a visit to segrocers.com/updates will provide continuous updates on store transitions as they unfold.

As the company finalizes its departure from Birmingham and Alabama by the end of 2025, it marks the end of an era for many loyal customers and dedicated associates. There is no doubt that the impact of Winn-Dixie’s exit will be felt across the state, but the company aims to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible for everyone involved.

The decision to focus on stores in Florida and Georgia demonstrates the company’s strategic shift towards consolidating its operations in more targeted markets. As the stores in Alabama find new homes under different banners, customers can expect the same level of service and quality that they have come to associate with Winn-Dixie, albeit under new management.

In the coming years, the grocery landscape in Alabama will continue to evolve as new players enter the market and existing chains expand their footprint. While the departure of Winn-Dixie may leave a void in some communities, it also presents an opportunity for other retailers to step in and provide residents with a new shopping experience.

For now, customers, associates, and communities in Alabama will have to adapt to the changes brought about by Winn-Dixie’s exit and look forward to the new options that will soon grace their neighborhoods. The legacy of Winn-Dixie in Alabama will be remembered fondly, and its departure will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the state’s grocery industry.