A Building With A Sign On The Front — Winn-Dixie in Birmingham (Bham Now)

Six Winn-Dixie stores in Birmingham, Opelika, Tuscaloosa, Millbrook and Fairhope have not found buyers and will close in early 2026.

Winn-Dixie leaving Alabama; 6 locations without buyers

In mid-October, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. announced it planned to exit the entire state of Alabama by the end of 2025 to focus on its markets in Florida and Georgia.

The Florida-based supermarket chain was founded in 1925 and has had a presence in Alabama since the 1960s, when it acquired the Birmingham-based chain of Hill’s Food Stores.

Since the announcement 11 stores statewide have been sold off and transitioned into Food City, Foodland, Piggly Wiggy and Corner Market grocery stores.

As of Dec. 8, Winn-Dixie is only operating six stores in five Alabama cities.

Bham Now reached out to The Winn-Dixie Company to confirm the early 2026 closures. Below is the company’s statement.

“As we strategically refocus on our home state of Florida and select southern Georgia markets, we can confirm that the Winn-Dixie stores in Tuscaloosa, Fairhope, Millbrook and Opelika, Alabama will close early next year. We are committed to treating every associate with the care, respect and support they deserve as we navigate this transition.”
Statement from Winn-Dixie

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