Winn Dixie

[mtdjed]

Have been out of country for 3 weeks, but when I stopped at Lake Sumter Landing Winn Dixie Pharmacy was told that they are phasing out their Pharmacy since Aldi is buying SE Grocers. Perhaps this is old news to residents. Checked internet which confirmed the plan, and that the Pharmacy business will be directed to CVS and Walgreens. Some of the Winn Dixie stores will be converted to Aldis and around 400 will retain the Winn Dixie monitor and SE grocer Brands. Supposedly , the pharmacy transition will commence this fall and they are not currently restocking shortages. That tells a story about wasting your time going there. The total transition is scheduled for 2024.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

This is disappointing as there will be less competition.

[Keefelane66]

Less competition there are more pharmacies in the area than Winn Dixie and Aldis

[coffeebean]

Less competition there are more pharmacies in the area than Winn Dixie and Aldis

Not to mention mail order pharmacies.

Anyone know if the Lake Sumter Landing Winn Dixie will be one of the stores which will keep the WD name and brands?

[JGibson]

Every time I stop in that Winn Dixie the place is empty.

I really don't know how that location is profitable.

[Rango]

Every time I stop in that Winn Dixie the place is empty.

I really don't know how that location is profitable.
No one goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.

[Stu from NYC]

Not to mention mail order pharmacies.

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Thought you were not supposed to mention that

[Retiredsteve]

No one goes there anymore, it’s too crowded. Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

[ROCKETMAN]

All 400 stores will not remain Winn Dixie’s. A majority will change to Aldi. One in sumter May change to Aldi because no Aldi that close. Pinellis I think remains Winn Dixie because closeness to Aldi.

[bowlingal]

mtdj.....Publix pharmacy is so much cheaper than CVS or Walgreens. easy transfer of scripts done by Publix.

[barbnick]

Is this Yogi Berra speaking?

[chuckandbernice]

My prescription for Tramadol which I get at Publix, could not be filled, it was on backorder. I gave up waiting for two weeks and checked CVS and Walgreens around Spanish Springs. They didn't have any either. Found some at Walgreens on Parr Drive. Because it is a very controlled drug, I needed a new prescription. Delay, delay, delay, finally got my prescription. Because I had to start over and the delay, I missed out/lost, about 75 pills. Advice: make sure you have a back up.

[Normal]

Tell tale sign that ALDIs is coming to the heart of the Villages.

[PVR]

Depends on your insurance. All my monthly drugs are free at Walgreens but not at Publix. Also when you travel there is usually a Walgreens or CVS there.

[Stu from NYC]

Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

Yogi Berra is famous for that. Another one is if you come to a fork in the road take it!

[JGibson]

My prescription for Tramadol which I get at Publix, could not be filled, it was on backorder. I gave up waiting for two weeks and checked CVS and Walgreens around Spanish Springs. They didn't have any either. Found some at Walgreens on Parr Drive. Because it is a very controlled drug, I needed a new prescription. Delay, delay, delay, finally got my prescription. Because I had to start over and the delay, I missed out/lost, about 75 pills. Advice: make sure you have a back up.

That's because folks were abusing the opioid and the DEA regulated it so much legit folks can't get it.

The thing is those who were abusing it have now moved on to fentanyl because of the regulations.

It's a shame Publix didn't take over the one in Lake Sumter Landing.

[JanRoberts]

One of the pharmacists told me that Walgreens was taking over the pharmacy at this store.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

I think it's too crowded because noone goes there.

[OhioBuckeye]

Didn’t they give you an explanation why?That’s interesting!

[pauld315]

Every time I stop in that Winn Dixie the place is empty.

I really don't know how that location is profitable.

The quality of meat and vegetables at the WD has been in decline for years and their BOGO's are a joke. I never go there unless there is something on weekend sales flyer that appeals me.

[Safety Ranger]

more importantly is that this merger will results in all the WD,s closing the Liquor stores!!!

[FredJacobs]

Yogi Berra is famous for that. Another one is if you come to a fork in the road take it!
This one is easy. When Yogi gave directions to his house, he always said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" because whichever fork you took would lead to his house.

[FredJacobs]

Have been out of country for 3 weeks, but when I stopped at Lake Sumter Landing Winn Dixie Pharmacy was told that they are phasing out their Pharmacy since Aldi is buying SE Grocers. Perhaps this is old news to residents. Checked internet which confirmed the plan, and that the Pharmacy business will be directed to CVS and Walgreens. Some of the Winn Dixie stores will be converted to Aldis and around 400 will retain the Winn Dixie monitor and SE grocer Brands. Supposedly , the pharmacy transition will commence this fall and they are not currently restocking shortages. That tells a story about wasting your time going there. The total transition is scheduled for 2024.
This is most likely caused by Aldi not having a license to operate a pharmacy - their stores are small and efficient with not enough room to operate a pharmacy. While they do have a license for the sale of beer and wine, they are not licensed to sell hard liquor.

Renting the pharmacy space in the Winn-Dixie's to Walgreens or CVS is a smart business decision - they do not have to apply for licenses and they can collect rent which goes right to the bottom line.

[Stu from NYC]

This one is easy. When Yogi gave directions to his house, he always said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" because whichever fork you took would lead to his house.

Thanks, never heard the second half of that one.

[Tomptomp]

Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

It’s like 90% of short putts don’t go in.

[Stu from NYC]

It’s like 90% of short putts don’t go in.

just 90%?

[LuvtheVillages]

This is most likely caused by Aldi not having a license to operate a pharmacy - their stores are small and efficient with not enough room to operate a pharmacy. While they do have a license for the sale of beer and wine, they are not licensed to sell hard liquor.

Renting the pharmacy space in the Winn-Dixie's to Walgreens or CVS is a smart business decision - they do not have to apply for licenses and they can collect rent which goes right to the bottom line.

Except that is not what WD is doing.

They have sold their pharmacy client base to Walgreens. Future refills will have to be picked up at Walgreens. WD is closing the pharmacy and the liquor store. Keeping the wine sales.

[JMintzer]

just 90%?

Yes, the other half drop... :1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

Yes, the other half drop... :1rotfl:

Who knew?

[JMintzer]

Who knew?

He knew...

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[Stu from NYC]

He knew...

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Thats what he wants you to think but I do have my doubts

[yellowtownhouse]

Not to mention mail order pharmacies.

Anyone know if the Lake Sumter Landing Winn Dixie will be one of the stores which will keep the WD name and brands?
I spoke with the pharmacist at the Winn Dixie on Bichara a few days ago. She told me that they are dismantling the Winn Dixie in Sumter Landing first and then will do the store on Bichara. She also said that the Bichara pharmacy would be open until at least the middle of November and perhaps even longer. Her name is Mary if you want to verify.

[Ringo7648]

Spoko to one worker at Lake Sumter store who revealed that the majority of non-management would be held over under Aldi. However, middle and senior management would be squeezed out as there would be duplication!

[Two Bills]

Spoko to one worker at Lake Sumter store who revealed that the majority of non-management would be held over under Aldi. However, middle and senior management would be squeezed out as there would be duplication!

May be a bit of a shock to former WD employees when Aldi take over.
Staff in Aldi get well paid, but work hard.
No standing around like the spare one at the wedding.

[ROCKETMAN]

My wife works at Winn Dixie as a checkout 6 hrs a day at Pinellis. Only have 2 checkouts open maybe 3 once in a while and no ******* and no sitting. Aldi all sitting and you take care of bagging.

[Two Bills]

My wife works at Winn Dixie as a checkout 6 hrs a day at Pinellis. Only have 2 checkouts open maybe 3 once in a while and no ******* and no sitting. Aldi all sitting and you take care of bagging.

If the same as in Europe, if not busy at checkout, you stack shelves, and generally muck in.
As for sitting, have you seen the speed the checkout operators work at at Aldis?
Their policy is speed, not packing and chatting!
Get them in and get them out faster is the mantra

[coffeebean]

Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

It was a joke. That's a Yogi-ism.

[JGibson]

Didn't know Aldis was a German company.
Sad to see WD go as it was convenient for just running in and getting an item or two.

[Bill14564]

Didn't know Aldis was a German company.
Sad to see WD go as it was convenient for just running in and getting an item or two.

Was there talk of closing stores? I thought the two options were a Winn Dixie that might start carrying Aldi brands or a Winn Dixie that gets converted to an Aldi.

[Mistymom]

Have been out of country for 3 weeks, but when I stopped at Lake Sumter Landing Winn Dixie Pharmacy was told that they are phasing out their Pharmacy since Aldi is buying SE Grocers. Perhaps this is old news to residents. Checked internet which confirmed the plan, and that the Pharmacy business will be directed to CVS and Walgreens. Some of the Winn Dixie stores will be converted to Aldis and around 400 will retain the Winn Dixie monitor and SE grocer Brands. Supposedly , the pharmacy transition will commence this fall and they are not currently restocking shortages. That tells a story about wasting your time going there. The total transition is scheduled for 2024.

Has ANYONE heard if the proposed Winn Dixie on 466A and Micro Racetrack is still on? Personally, I don't care if they have a pharmacy or not. It would certainly help the heavy congestion at the Walmart and Pubix in the Colony area, espescially during "snowbird season".
Also, I really hope that at least a Neighborhood Walmart would be built south of 44.

[Stu from NYC]

My wife works at Winn Dixie as a checkout 6 hrs a day at Pinellis. Only have 2 checkouts open maybe 3 once in a while and no ******* and no sitting. Aldi all sitting and you take care of bagging.

Actually no bagging at Aldi. Put items in the wagon and hand receipt to customer and quickly onto the next customer.

[mtdjed]

One of the pharmacists told me that Walgreens was taking over the pharmacy at this store.

Then where which corner will CVS occupy?

[thelegges]

The only thing I will miss at WD is the wing bar. Great for when unexpected company drops by, grab a bucket fill it up and feed multiple people quickly

[Stu from NYC]

The only thing I will miss at WD is the wing bar. Great for when unexpected company drops by, grab a bucket fill it up and feed multiple people quickly

We have found italian bread that was crusty from time to time

[jebartle]

Optumrx mail order, never a problem. Knock on wood.

[JGibson]

Was there talk of closing stores? I thought the two options were a Winn Dixie that might start carrying Aldi brands or a Winn Dixie that gets converted to an Aldi.

I believe the one in Lake Sumter will become an Aldi exclusive.

[Stu from NYC]

I believe the one in Lake Sumter will become an Aldi exclusive.

Aldi stores are much more compact. Their model works why would they change?

[Bill14564]

I believe the one in Lake Sumter will become an Aldi exclusive.

What gives you reason to believe that? Sure, it might happen and we can all speculate, but official information from Aldi is the deal goes through in 2024 and they have made no decisions yet.

Even if, by chance, it does become an Aldi, how does that make it less convenient for just running in to get an item or two?

[mtdjed]

Was there talk of closing stores? I thought the two options were a Winn Dixie that might start carrying Aldi brands or a Winn Dixie that gets converted to an Aldi.

You will get only hearsay and opinions from our forum. better to check published news and even that gets tainted.

Statements that some pharmacy worker heard ......

This thing seems to be an evolving deal.

Check the news and then wait for reality.

CVS and Walgreens also to get piece of Winn-Dixie: The pharmacies (https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/25/not-just-aldi-cvs-and-walgreens-also-to-get-piece-of-winn-dixie/)

[JGibson]

What gives you reason to believe that? Sure, it might happen and we can all speculate, but official information from Aldi is the deal goes through in 2024 and they have made no decisions yet.

Even if, by chance, it does become an Aldi, how does that make it less convenient for just running in to get an item or two?

Well no we didn't hear it from the Aldi CEO but post #32 on word from pharmacy implies LSL is being dismantled.

Aldi doesn't carry many brand name items and seem to have their own brand.

I know I walked in and right out of the one on 441. Just not my cup of tea but for each their own.

[Bill14564]

Well no we didn't hear it from the Aldi CEO but post #32 on word from pharmacy implies LSL is being dismantled.

Aldi doesn't carry many brand name items and seem to have their own brand.

I know I walked in and right out of the one on 441. Just not my cup of tea but for each their own.

If Aldi doesn't carry what you want and if the LSL Winn-Dixie becomes an Aldi then sure, that makes sense that it would be a loss for you.

I suspect there is a lack of information that is leading to misinformation. Perhaps the LSL store will close, it could happen but I'm not convinced a pharmacist would be privy to that information. The pharmacist may know that Winn-Dixie is closing its pharmacies and that may be what was meant by "dismantling."

We'll have to wait and see. And yes, it would be unfortunate if the customers of the LSL store could no long find what they wanted to buy after the transition.