Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) is celebrating the
completion of two newly remodeled state-of-the-art stores in
Central Florida.
Chef-prepared foods are among the many
expanded guest offerings at the new Winn-Dixie transformational
stores in Central Florida (Photo: Business Wire)
- 951 State Road 434 W. Longwood,
Fla.
- 7800 U.S. 17/92 S. Fern Park, Fla.,
located in the Main Street Square shopping center
The Longwood Winn-Dixie celebrates its grand opening today, Feb.
15, while the Winn-Dixie in Fern Park is scheduled to celebrate its
grand opening Feb. 22.
“We are proud to deliver our guests a fresh, new experience
filled with solutions to make shopping fun and easy,” said Dan
Lafever, Winn-Dixie regional vice president. “Both of these stores
exemplify our commitment to the residents of Longwood and Fern Park
and serve as one-stop grocery destinations catering to the needs,
tastes and preferences of the surrounding communities.”
In addition to expansive wine and cheese sections staffed by
knowledgeable specialists, both the Longwood and Fern Park stores
feature a vast new prepared foods section serving
restaurant-quality entrees and side dishes for guests who value
convenience. Experienced chefs direct the preparation of a wide
variety of foods — from made-to-order pizza, seven flavors of
chicken wings, barbecue bar and a carving station with fresh fish,
poultry and prime rib.
Guests will also be pleased to find an expanded bakery, a
gourmet cheese counter, expanded meat and seafood departments,
self-service kiosks for meal planning and an upgraded pharmacy in
both stores.
Both the Longwood and Fern Park Winn-Dixie stores will carry
“Winn-Dixie” and “Winn-Dixie Organic & Natural” private-label
products, which offer guests national-brand quality at a phenomenal
value.
“We are committed to providing our guests with the greatest
value and quality possible,” said Lafever.
Features of the newly remodeled
Longwood and Fern Park Winn-Dixie stores include:
- New store entrance with outdoor market
- Expanded produce department featuring a wide selection of the
season’s freshest fruits and vegetables
- Expanded deli department with wood-burning rotisserie, carving
station serving freshly roasted meats, and custom sandwich and sub
shop
- Hot food selections, including fresh, made-to-order pastas,
barbecue, fried chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, macaroni &
cheese, and wing bar serving seven flavors of chicken wings
- Expanded selection of specialty desserts, pastries and
made-to-order cakes in the bakery, along with loaves of warm,
freshly baked bread
- 11 different freshly made compound salads, including spinach
antipasti, curried cous cous, and green apple rocky road
- Wide variety of meats carved to order in the full-service meat
department
- Expanded new seafood department with fresh sushi created by an
on-site sushi chef
- Expanded selection of international cheeses, staffed with an
experienced cheese steward
- Expanded selection of domestic and imported wines and beers
with an experienced wine steward
- Remodeled and expanded pharmacy with wellness center
- Upgraded floral department, featuring an assortment of seasonal
merchandise and specialty gifts
- New guest services counter
- New Wi-Fi Internet café sitting area with complimentary
coffee
“With an enhanced product selection and expanded departments,
guests will enjoy a fresh and local shopping experience every time
they visit our store,” said Eric Dichtas, Longwood store director.
“We welcome our neighbors to come in and see their new
Winn-Dixie.”
The Fern Park store features an expanded assortment of kosher
foods, including dry goods, pre-packaged kosher meats, dairy
products and pre-packaged challah.
“We’ve fine-tuned our store to the wants and needs of our
community,” said Frank Diaz, Fern Park store director. “And we have
created this store as a destination store for kosher in Orlando.
Many Seminole and Orange County residents come to this store for
our kosher products.”
To celebrate the two stores’ grand openings, Winn-Dixie will
host a series of celebrations throughout February and March,
including, food tastings, live entertainment, raffles, giveaways
and more.
The Longwood and Fern Park stores are the second and third
“transformational” remodeled Winn-Dixie stores in Central Florida,
and the seventh and eighth respectively for the company.
About Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest food
retailers. Founded in 1925, the Company is headquartered in
Jacksonville, Fla. The Company currently operates approximately 480
retail grocery locations and approximately 380 in-store pharmacies,
in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more
information, please visit www.winn-dixie.com.
Schedule of Events
All events will take place at the Winn-Dixie at 951 S.R. 434 W.
in Longwood, Fla.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Open House
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Discover a new fresh shopping experience at our Open House
Celebration. We are thrilled to welcome you to your completely
transformed Winn-Dixie in Longwood. Enjoy your store’s new features
and sample delicious cuisine with your family, friends and
neighbors.
Saturday, March 3
Celebrate Opening Day at Winn-Dixie
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Celebrate Opening Day at your Longwood Winn-Dixie. Families and
friends of the City of Longwood’s Babe Ruth Baseball League are
invited to this homerun event. Wear your jersey and get a treat.
Children will enjoy face painting, balloon art, music and much
more.
Saturday, March 17
Go Green at Your Longwood Winn-Dixie
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Experience a taste of Ireland. Join Winn-Dixie as we celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day with this family-fun event. Guests will enjoy
Irish food samplings. Children will enjoy face painting, balloon
art, music and much more.
Friday, March 23
Celebrate Your Community
3 – 5 p.m.
Area residents and guests are invited to get to know your local
community. In partnership with the City of Longwood, public safety
officers from the fire and police departments will have a police
cruiser and fire truck on site. Additional community resources will
also be available.
Live entertainment will be provided by "The Parker Sisters".
Children will enjoy face painting, balloon art, music and much
more.
Schedule of Events
All events will take place at the Winn-Dixie at 7800 U.S. 17/92
in Fern Park, Fla.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Open House Celebration
5:30 -7 p.m.
Discover a new fresh shopping experience at our Open House
Celebration. Come and tour your completely transformed Winn-Dixie
in Fern Park. Enjoy the store’s new features and sample delicious
cuisine with your family, friends and neighbors.
Sunday, March 4
Discover Your New Winn-Dixie
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For guests who are looking for a healthy way to shop, area
residents and families are invited to participate in a scavenger
hunt for kosher items throughout your Fern Park Winn-Dixie. Enjoy
delicious food sampling and musical entertainment. Children will
enjoy face painting, balloon art and more.
Saturday, March 17
Go “Green” at Fern Park
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Experience a taste of Ireland. Join Winn-Dixie as we celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day with this family fun event. Guests will enjoy
Irish food samplings. Children will enjoy face painting, balloon
art, music and much more.
Saturday, March 31
Hop to Your Winn-Dixie
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hop on over to Winn-Dixie. Get your picture with the Easter
bunny and enjoy face painting, balloon art, music, food sampling
and an egg coloring station.
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