seven Harveys Supermarket stores into Winn-Dixie locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cThe conversions mark another step forward in the company\u2019s evolution to The Winn-Dixie Company, reflecting a sharpened focus on growing the Winn-Dixie brand and delivering a more unified grocery experience for customers,\u201d a company spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
[BELOW: Publix is no longer Florida\u2019s top grocer. Here\u2019s who took No. 1]<\/p>\n
That said, the upcoming Winn-Dixie store is expected to open at 3435 N. Pine Ave. in Ocala on Saturday, March 28. <\/p>\n
But that\u2019s not all.<\/p>\n
In a release, the company revealed that the first 100 customers in line when the doors open at 8 a.m. will receive a Winn-Dixie \u201cmystery gift card,\u201d which will range in value between $10 and $100.<\/p>\n
Guests can also enjoy DJ entertainment, giveaways, product sampling, activities for children, hourly raffle prizes and grand drawings starting at 9 a.m. for a chance to win three $500 gift cards, a smoker, a YETI cooler or a Blackstone Grill.<\/p>\n
[BELOW: Florida reacts to grocery store changes]<\/p>\n
Other major features included in the new Ocala store are as follows:<\/p>\n
Expanded authentic Hispanic offerings across very department<\/p>\n
Produce staples like roots, tropical fruits, plantains and fresh culantro<\/p>\n
Deli favorites including ropa vieja, sweet plantains and cold cuts<\/p>\n
Bakery specialties such as tres leches cake and Cuban\/Puerto Rican rolls<\/p>\n
Favorites like flap meat, skirt steak and picanha<\/p>\n
Whole snapper and corvina in seafood<\/p>\n
New seafood department<\/p>\n
No offering shoppers a variety of fresh seafood on ice and \u201cSeafood Made Easy,\u201d where customers can choose the type of seafood, vegetables and seasoning to be packaged together for easy preparation at home<\/p>\n
Enhanced deli<\/p>\n
Featuring new, freshly sliced meats and cheeses<\/p>\n
An expanded variety of easy meal solutions, such as daily self-serve hot foods, freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and Winn-Dixie\u2019s iconic Lip Lickin\u2019 Chicken<\/p>\n
Refreshed departments<\/p>\n
Including produce, bakery, meat, floral and grocery, each with an updated design, expanded selections and improved customer experience<\/p>\n
Modernized store design<\/p>\n
Comes with a new fa\u00e7ade, fresh color palette, and contemporary signage honoring Winn-Dixie\u2019s century-long legacy<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, other Harveys Supermarket locations set to be converted into Winn-Dixie locations are as follows:<\/p>\n
Jacksonville, FL \u2014 5909 University Blvd. W.<\/p>\n
Jacksonville, FL \u2014 5250 Moncrief Road W.<\/p>\n
Lake City, FL \u2014 4506 SW Heritage Oaks Circle<\/p>\n
Lakeland, FL \u2014 2630 US Highway 92<\/p>\n
Lakeland, FL \u2014 1305 Ariana Street W.<\/p>\n
Folkston, GA \u2014 3606 S. Second Street<\/p>\n
[BELOW: Florida bans these foods from SNAP next month]<\/p>\n
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