Aldi “Doubling-Down on Expansion Plans,” Acquires Winn-Dixie & Harveys

Dear Client: Discount grocer Aldi announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket from Southeastern Grocers for an undisclosed sum. This deal is part of a larger divestiture by Southeastern Grocers, and will add about 400 stores to Aldi's footprint.  The 400 locations are across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The company plans to convert some of the stores to the Aldi format, according to Aldi ceo Jason Hart. "For those stores