Winn-Dixie opens new Alachua store
Press release from Winn-Dixie
ALACHUA, Fla. – Winn-Dixie opened a new store in Alachua this morning at 15560 NW U.S. Hwy 441 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a full day of grand opening festivities.
Customers began lining up at 4 a.m., hours before the 7:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the first hundred customers received mystery Winn-Dixie gift cards valued between $10 and $100.
Winn-Dixie presented $500 checks to both Santa Fe High School and Deeper Purpose Community Church & Outreach Ministries, reinforcing Winn-Dixie’s commitment to supporting the local community.
The new store brings a fresh, modern shopping experience, convenient meal solutions, and everyday value to Alachua and surrounding communities while continuing Winn-Dixie’s investment in its home state of Florida.
The new Alachua Winn-Dixie store offers:
- Fresh, modern design with a vibrant exterior façade and contemporary interior signage inspired by Winn-Dixie’s century-long heritage.
- Extensive produce department featuring a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including organic and Hispanic varieties.
- Dedicated seafood department featuring fresh seafood on ice and the popular Seafood Made Easy program with ready-to-cook seafood, vegetables, and seasonings.
- Full-service deli with freshly sliced meats and cheeses, self-serve hot foods, prepared sandwiches and salads, fresh sushi made daily, Hispanic favorites such as ropa vieja, sweet plantains, and cold cuts, plus Winn-Dixie’s iconic Lip Lickin’ Chicken offerings, including rotisserie chicken, popcorn chicken, and wings.
- Full bakery featuring fresh breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, including Cuban and Puerto Rican rolls and tres leches cakes.
- Complete meat department offering a wide assortment of fresh meats, including USDA Choice selections and Hispanic staples like flap meat, skirt steak, and picanha.
- Assortment of authentic Hispanic products across every department, including culturally relevant grocery staples, fresh foods, and prepared favorites that reflect the diverse tastes and preferences of local customers.
- Award-winning Own Brand products, including Essentials, SE Grocers, Prestige, and Know & Love, helping customers save an average of 20% compared to national brands.
- Floral department offering grab-and-go bouquets and arrangements.
- Self-checkout lanes for added convenience and quicker shopping trips.
The new Alachua Winn-Dixie store will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.