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by jipper
March 16th, 2024, 4:37 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie
Replies: 210
Views: 19114

Re: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie

It is discontinued. You will see a new brand in the coming weeks. The new brand is called "Know and Love." It appears this was a decision made just before Aldi took over, so who knows if they will actually go through with this or not. It seems like it would make more sense to just slot co...
by jipper
October 22nd, 2023, 4:42 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie
Replies: 210
Views: 19114

Re: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie

Aren't they separating Fresco? Maybe Fresco is transitioning to a different supplier/warehouse and they had leftover supplies? You are absolutely correct, Storewanderer; thanks for the heads up. Fresco y mas will become its own chain, Fresco Retail Group, LLC. These stores are mainly located in the...
by jipper
October 20th, 2023, 8:34 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie
Replies: 210
Views: 19114

Has Winn Dixie given up?

At my local Winn Dixie last week there were some subtle (and some not so subtle) indications that they may be winding down. The store shelves were not as well stocked as usual. Produce area was particularly sorry. A whole lot of rattling and other odd noises coming from freezers and chillers. Oddes...
by jipper
September 26th, 2023, 4:57 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie
Replies: 210
Views: 19114

Re: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie

However I don't think it should be allowed for these "exclusive rights" to continue after the grocery store in question no longer operates a grocery store in a given shopping center. This is where the landlord really gets screwed. Yes, the landlord is still being paid rent for the empty b...
by jipper
September 15th, 2023, 6:49 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Walmart Neighboorhood Market refresh
Replies: 1
Views: 523

Walmart Neighboorhood Market refresh

The local Walmart Neighborhood Market just went through a big-time refresh. It took a few months and the store actually looks quite different. The process caused complete chaos with about 20 parking spaces taken up by containers and equipment. Outside: New signage with the name of the city before Ne...
by jipper
September 15th, 2023, 6:24 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie
Replies: 210
Views: 19114

Re: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie

This could be an interesting combination, Aldi and Winn Dixie, and it could work, if done well. To make it work, at least in this area, Aldi will have to: do a major refresh on the two local stores. Both of them have needed refreshing for a while and, while reasonably clean, both are worn and dated...
by jipper
April 7th, 2023, 5:24 am
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Walmart observations
Replies: 931
Views: 150108

Re: Walmart observations

I think they are planning on some significant automation and somehow those high fixtures play into that (not sure how). Does the store you are finding dark have skylights? Yes, they do have skylights in the Super Center. Have not been in there at night so i do not know how it looks then. It seems t...
by jipper
April 2nd, 2023, 5:32 am
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Walmart observations
Replies: 931
Views: 150108

New gondolas

Both the Walmart Super Center and Neighborhood Market in my town have recently updated the gondolas throughout the facilities. The new equipment fixtures are industrial grey and very high - higher than I can reach and I am not short. In the Super Center it feels very cave-like and claustrophobic whi...
by jipper
February 15th, 2023, 4:35 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Walmart Neighborhood Market chaos
Replies: 1
Views: 846

Walmart Neighborhood Market chaos

There is a Walmart Neighborhood Market close to where I live. When it opened, it was extraordinarily well stocked, clean and a great place to get groceries. The staff was friendly and helpful and that remains to this day. What does not remain is the statement well stocked. The place is in a constant...
by jipper
November 22nd, 2022, 5:10 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: Southeast Grocers Exploring Sale
Replies: 42
Views: 8437

Re: Southeast Grocers Exploring Sale

I think Winn Dixie is much better now than it was 10-15 years ago, but it doesn't stick with anything long enough to solidify the case to the customer that they really want to get better and stay better. They keep trying different ways to get better and never stick with them. Agree completely on al...