Aldi's Winn-Dixie Conversions: Where the Grocer Is Going All In
Aldi's plan to convert approximately 220 former Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets by 2027 is reshaping the grocery landscape across the Southeast. But where are these conversions happening, and how are they changing local competition? Using historical store locations, current point-of-interest (POI) data, and tenant-tracking research, RetailStat identified 162 operating Aldi conversions and 28 additional announced locations as of October 2026, revealing how the grocer's expansion strategy differs across markets.
Florida accounts for 71% of identified open conversions, with particularly strong activity in Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and other Southeast markets. Yet the number of stores converted tells only part of the story. In Jacksonville, former Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations account for more than half of Aldi's current store footprint, compared with just one identified conversion among 37 Aldi stores in the Charlotte market. These differences reveal where conversions have played a larger role in Aldi's market expansion and highlight important considerations for grocery site selection, competitive benchmarking, and retail real estate investment.
The competitive landscape surrounding these locations is also changing. RetailStat found that 69% of converted Aldi stores have a Publix within three miles, while only 11% have a surviving Winn-Dixie within the same straight-line radius. What does this shift mean for grocers, shopping center owners, and investors evaluating Southeast grocery markets? Download RetailStat's two-page location intelligence report for an analysis of conversion activity, market concentration, competitive proximity, and the implications for grocery-anchored real estate.
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