Ahold Delhaize USA banner Food Lion announced it has entered into an agreement with The Winn-Dixie Company to purchase five Winn-Dixie stores across Southern Georgia.
“The addition of these stores will allow us to nourish more families across Georgia,” said Greg Finchum, brand president, Food Lion. “That is at the heart of who we are at Food Lion. The growth we’re experiencing gives us great momentum as we head into 2027. Each new store broadens our footprint and deepens our presence in the towns and cities we serve, giving our associates the opportunity to offer neighbors the easy and affordable shopping experience they count on from Food Lion.”
The five new Food Lion stores are located at:
5420 Jesup Hwy. Brunswick
1060 Lakes Blvd. Lake Park
220 Retreat Village St. Simons Island
3200 North Ashley St. Valdosta
Food Lion was on track to open 10 new stores by the end of 2026. With this acquisition, the omnichannel grocery retailer will exceed its growth forecast, bringing the company to 15 new stores by year’s end.
Food Lion expects to hire roughly 375 associates to serve customers across the five new stores.
The stores will remain open as Winn-Dixie until the transaction is complete, pending customary closing requirements. Food Lion will convert and reopen the stores in mid-December.
Additional details, including timing for grand opening celebrations at each store, will be announced at a later date.
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