Another FL Winn Dixie Confirmed To Become An Aldi. Employees Reportedly Being Given Hiring Priority

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By now, many Floridians are well aware of Aldi's purchase of 400 Winn Dixie stores last year. Therefore, many realize that it is possible that their local Winn Dixie may be converted to an Aldi. (The company has indicated that not all stores will convert.) I've written about confirmations of Winn Dixie stores in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lakeland, and Deltona converting. Now it appears that there's another conversion confirmation - this time in Pensacola.

About The Location In Question And The Confirmation: Aldi has reportedly told NorthEscambia.com that the Winn Dixie at 312 East Nine Mile Road will close next month to begin Aldi conversation. Aldi has also reportedly told the publication that Winn Dixie employees at the Nine Mile Road location will have priority when applying for jobs at the new Aldi. It also confirmed that so far, the Nine Mile location is the only Escambia County location set for conversion so far.

The Winn Dixie in question earns an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Google reviews. Many reviewers say they've been coming to this location for years. A reviewer with the handle Hello Sunshine wrote:

"Same Winn Dixie it was 35 years ago when I worked there. Clean, friendly, and (has) everything you need. (I) asked the produce guy if he enjoys working there. His reply was absolutely, and that he left Walmart to work there. Happy employees equal happy shopping."

The author is in no way affiliated with Aldi, Winn Dixie, or any other grocers.