Southeastern Grocers Announces Continued Expansion into 2023
New College Park Winn-Dixie grows grocer’s North Florida footprint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 10, 2022) – Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has announced plans to continue its Florida expansion into 2023. The grocer will open a new North Florida Winn-Dixie, located at 999 University Blvd., in Jacksonville next year to provide College Park customers with unique, personalized shopping experiences. SEG will use a specialized approach to provide fresh concepts and extensive offerings, along with additional jobs and opportunities for local Arlington community members.
SEG has renewed more than 70% of all stores throughout the grocer’s Southeast footprint to further enhance the shopping experience for its customers. This latest opening will continue SEG’s expansion throughout the state of Florida, including the recent debut of the new Westlake Winn-Dixie, following grand opening celebrations in St. Augustine Shores and Viera in 2021. Additionally, SEG opened eight new Winn-Dixie stores in 2020 in Boynton Beach, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Lakewood Ranch, Lake Mary, West Melbourne and two locations in Jacksonville. Last fall, the grocer also debuted its new stand-alone WDs Wine, Beer and Liquor in Jacksonville. The new concept is the first location in SEG’s Southeast footprint and serves as a convenient destination for fine wine, craft beer and quality liquor, with a wide range of premium products for entertaining and eating at home.
As a people-first organization, SEG cares passionately about its associates, customers and the communities it serves. The grocer was recently recognized by The Silicon Review® as one of the 30 Fabulous Companies of the Year 2022 and was certified as a 2021 Great Place to Work® for a second year. Additionally, SEG was the only grocer featured in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking at 48 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work.