Aldi will open its store in Neptune Beach on Thursday, one of nearly 80 former Southeastern Grocers locations the Germany-based grocer says it plans to convert to its brand in 2026.

The chain plans an 8:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting for the store at 1209 Atlantic Blvd. The location previously housed a Winn-Dixie.

Aldi issued a news release that calls it its “first store opening in Neptune Beach.” It has not indicated there will be more there.

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