The grocery landscape in Florida is changing fast. In less than a year, longtime Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations have flipped to Aldi, reshaping where many residents will shop for weekly staples — and signaling a big shift in local grocery identity.
Jacksonville, the longtime headquarters city of Winn-Dixie, is now one of Aldi’s most active conversion markets following the grocery chain’s 2024 acquisition of Southeastern Grocers. Aldi said it plans to convert more than 200 former Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations nationwide by 2027, with Northeast Florida seeing some of the first transformations in the state.
The company does not release a full list of locations ahead of time, but permits, signage and store closures provide a clear picture of which grocery sites are actively shifting to the Aldi format in Florida.
Aldi has at least 17 more Florida locations in progress with plans to open 225 new stores in 2025, the most ever opened in a single year, and 800 by the end of 2028.
When did the first Aldi conversion open in Jacksonville?
The first confirmed Aldi conversion in Northeast Florida opened in March 2025 at the former Harveys on Edgewood Avenue in Northwest Jacksonville. The store marked the official start of Aldi’s post-acquisition rollout in the region and set the pace for additional conversions throughout the year.
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Is Aldi taking over the Harveys on Edgewood Avenue?
The former Harveys at 2261 W. Edgewood Ave. has already reopened as an Aldi.
Location: 2261 W. Edgewood Ave. in Northwest Jacksonville
Status: Opened March 2025
Activity: Reduced floor plan to match Aldi’s smaller footprint and private-label layout
Significance: First Aldi-branded location operating under the Southeastern Grocers acquisition in Northeast Florida
Is the Fort Caroline Winn-Dixie becoming an Aldi?
Aldi has filed renovation permits with the city of Jacksonville to convert the Fort Caroline Trading Post Winn-Dixie at 6060 Fort Caroline Road. Construction activity began in mid-2025, signaling that the Arlington area is next in line for conversion. The store remains closed during build-out.
Location: 6060 Fort Caroline Road in Arlington
Status: Permits approved by the City of Jacksonville
Activity: Interior conversion work began in mid-2025 following permit issuance
Projected timeline: Late 2025 or early 2026
Is downtown Jacksonville getting an Aldi store?
The Harveys on North Market Street in downtown Jacksonville closed in June 2025, and Aldi has begun the process of redeveloping a portion of the building. Renovation plans on file show the grocery space will shrink to roughly 21,800 square feet, aligning with Aldi’s standard format. This location is expected to reopen under the Aldi name in late 2025 or early 2026.
Location: Former Harveys at 777 N. Market St. in downtown Jacksonville
Status: Closed in June 2025 ahead of conversion
Activity: Plans filed with the city show the store will operate in a downsized footprint consistent with Aldi’s national model
Projected timeline: Early 2026 based on current progress
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Is there an Aldi coming to the Beaches?
Job postings and early signage have appeared at Penman Plaza in Neptune Beach, indicating that the former Winn-Dixie there is being prepared for conversion. This would be the first Aldi location to directly serve the Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach communities. While no opening date has been announced, hiring activity suggests the changeover is advancing.
Location: Former Winn-Dixie at Penman Plaza, 1209 Atlantic Blvd. in Neptune Beach
Status: Aldi hiring postings and early-stage signage noted in late summer 2025
Activity: Interior preparation has begun, though no closure announcement has been formally issued by Aldi
Projected timeline: Expected to convert in 2026, making it the first Aldi serving Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach
Aldi plans to open its newest grocery store Feb. 18 at 3650 Philips Highway on the Southside of Jacksonville. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., company officials say.
When did Aldi open in Fleming Island?
Aldi officially entered Clay County with the opening of its Fleming Island store on County Road 220. A ribbon cutting took place in June 2025, making it one of the first suburban Jacksonville conversions outside Duval County. The store now serves the Eagle Harbor and Lakeshore retail corridor.
Location: 1545 County Road 220 in Fleming Island
Activity: Reduced floor plan to match Aldi’s smaller footprint and private-label layout
Significance: First Aldi location operating in Clay County under the new market strategy
Will Aldi open in St. Johns County next?
St. Johns County shoppers are about to see a major grocery swap along one of the area’s busiest corridors. Aldi is moving into the St. Johns Commons shopping center, taking over the former Winn-Dixie at 2220-200 County Road 210 W.
Location: Former Winn-Dixie at 2220-200 County Road 210 W., St. Johns Commons shopping center
Status: Closed on Aug. 10 as part of Aldi’s conversion rollout
Activity: Permits approved for renovation of the 24,278-square-foot space, with construction now underway
Projected timeline: Opening anticipated in the the next few months, according to permitting reports
Is Aldi planning a store in Nassau County?
There are no confirmed Aldi conversions yet in Nassau County, but the State Road A1A and State Road 200 corridor in Yulee is widely considered a likely future target.
With population growth around Wildlight, Chester Road and Amelia Concourse, Aldi is likely to enter the Nassau market once core Jacksonville sites are completed.
What Aldi stores have opened in Florida in 2025?
Several Aldi Florida locations, most of them former Winn-Dixies, have opened this year, including:
Will every Winn-Dixie in Jacksonville become an Aldi?
Not all local stores will be converted. Aldi has said that a “meaningful” number of Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations will remain under their existing banners in markets where Aldi already has store coverage.
With Southeastern Grocers retaining some Winn-Dixie stores in a deal earlier this year, there are quite a few local Winn-Dixies expected to continue operating without conversion.
When will most Aldi stores open in Northeast Florida after the sale?
Based on current permitting and construction timelines, most Northeast Florida conversions are expected to reopen under the Aldi name between late 2025 and early 2026. Additional sites may follow, depending on redevelopment speed and retail leasing agreements.
Contributing: C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network – Florida.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Winn-Dixie converts to Aldi around in Florida. Here’s the schedule