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Cantonment Winn Dixie Closing Mid-March For Aldi Conversion
January 8, 2026
The Winn-Dixie in Cantonment will close in mid-March to begin its conversion to an Aldi store.
Southeastern Grocers, (SEG) confirmed the closure to NorthEscambia.com.
“All associates at this location received advance notice, and Southeastern Grocers is working closely with Aldi to support a smooth transition,” SEG said in the statement. “Associates will have the first opportunity to apply for roles at the new Aldi store or may continue their careers with Winn-Dixie at another location.”
There’s no word how long the Winn Dixie to Aldi conversion will take at the Cantonment store, located at 1550 South Highway 29.
The Winn-Dixie at 312 East Nine Mile Road closed in September 2024 and reopened an Aldi in March 2025.
Aldi acquired SEG in 2024. Later, a consortium of private investors acquired SEG— and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket brands — from Aldi. Aldi then announced it would continue with plans to convert its remaining 220 Winn Dixie and Harveys locations into the Aldi format by 2027, including the Cantonment Winn-Dixie.
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27 Responses to “Cantonment Winn Dixie Closing Mid-March For Aldi Conversion”
I love Aldi! First off, you don’t pay for a shopping cart. You unlock the cart with a quarter and get your quarter back once you return the cart. This is one of the many ways they keep prices low. Their cheeses are amazing and so reasonable in price. Most are imported from delicious countries known for their cheeses. Their wine prices are also amazing. Aldi keeps a stock of the most popular items on the shelves always and they rotate other items in weekly. For those on a budget, Aldi is the ONLY grocery store I know that discounts their food before it expires. The prices are already low, but 1-3 days before the meat expires the manager marks it 50% off. My freezer is full of frozen hamburger, chicken, steak and fish that I have been able to vacuum seal at rock bottom prices. They will also take money off the salad mixes and bakery items as well. Yes, you might have to visit a competitor if you need a very specific item…maybe water chestnuts, but you will find most ingredients to make a healthy meal and you might find something special on sale you never imagined. I have 2 pair of rubber rain boots still in the box that were on clearance for 97 cents at the Aldi on 9 mile road. Bring a quarter, your own reusable bags, and an open mind. I guarantee that once word gets out, the parking lot will be just as busy as WD.
Aldi is a good store. People are just used to going to WD. I prefer to save money. What I can’t get at Aldi, I pick up at Walmart. It does cost a quarter for the cart but you get it back. It saves from having carts all over the parking lot.
They can take years to transition. Once Winn Dixie closes I will not be in the parking lot again unless it for Aces Hardware or Subway
I have went to Aldi’s one time just to see what they have. I found out that you have to put a quarter in the buggy to use it and if you want a paper bag to put your groceries in you have to buy that too. We bought some fruit there and it went bad two days later and didn’t taste right. If I wanted to shop at a Richie grocery store I would live in a Richie neighborhood. We live in the country and like to eat country food not grapes that taste like cotton candy. If I wanted cotton candy I would buy it. Well I guess grocery advantage is going to start making more money. Walmart or another grocery store needs to build a store out in molino. Perfect opportunity for it now.
“Valerie ” you are so wrong. Aldi is more like sack and save than anything BOUTIQUE.
I am not looking forward to an Aldi. This is just so disappointing, That’s like the major grocery store on 29, especially for people who live a little further out towards the More rural areas guess I’ll be going to Publix. Such a shame
As much business as that Winn Dixie does , I can’t believe they are closing. This is terrible news! There is going to be a lot of upset people!
I love Aldi. Not everything is perfect at any store. Looking forward to having one closer. I haven’t shopped at winn Dixie for may years. Just to expensive.
Aldi is not for people who regularly cook meals from scratch. If your community has an Aldi, they still need need a grocery store. Aldi is like a boutique store.
Yep! Damn that! What’s the point in putting the quarter in the cart to use it? I may not ever go!
Winn Dixie is the only grocery store for my family, I guess grocery advantage is fixing to get busy. Aldi just doesn’t have it. Going to miss that fried chicken.
A sad day. I am close to aldi’s , but I drive to WD to shop
This is terrible news. I love that Winn Dixie. I am in there several times a week. The staff there is fantastic, it’s my favorite grocery store. I have been the Aldi on 9 mile twice and that was 2 times too many.
I wish there were a Rouses Market in Escambia County. You have to be in Gulf Shores or Daphne to find them (and points west), and pay sales tax on food. Lots of unique Gulf Coast food at Rouses!
The only thing I really like from Aldi (aside from fruit and veggies) are their own pizzas. They really are good.
I visited a Aldi’s ONCE and won’t do so again. Very slim selection in a very tiny footprint.
Winn Dixie is a great old fashioned southern store. To be “replaced” with an Aldi is purely ridiculous and disappointing. Ask people who live up North what they think about Aldi and they’ll cringe. You’ll soon see!
Publix is a lot further, but I won’t go to Aldi. I also went once and 9 mile.rd. I don’t know why anyone would shop there..
I’ve heard they charge for the use of the grocery buggy!!! News flash I will not shop there !!! OK People pull together and don’t shop at this place period it won’t take long it will close down !!! Remember NO PEOPLE NO Business it’s that simple DONT SHOP THERE EVER !!!!!!!
Richard don’t cuss Dollar General like that!
Bummer
Well damn…..
This sucks. Aldi is not as good as Winn Dixie in any way. I’ve been to the Aldi on 9 mile 1 time and haven’t been back. It may have cheaper food but that’s exactly what it is cheap food. No bakery, no deli, barely any employees…
I guess they really want me to go to Publix.
Terrible news.
Hurry up Costco.
Aldi needs to go back where they come from. We don’t want you here your store is worthless. I’d rather use the Dollar Store
I personally absolutely despise aldi!!! I love the winn Dixie and wish it would stay!! If any store should go there it should be a hy-vee (Minnesota based grocery store on steroids) or a kroger!! Hell even a meijer anything but aldi!! Aldi is an absolute abomination of a grocery store.
I hate to see this Winn dixie is a great store. Aldi is a glorified dollar general.
Extremely sad day! Winn-Dixie was the best, never shopped at Aldi, never will.
Guess Publix and Walmart Neighborhood Market will now be my go to stores.