Reviewed by: Pat Byington
It’s official: Pinson’s Winn-Dixie is becoming an ALDI
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Rumor had it that Pinson’s recently-renovated Winn-Dixie was slated to become an ALDI, and we’ve now got official confirmation that this is happening. Keep reading for all the details.
Closed for renovations starting mid-August
Looking forward to seeing how ALDI transforms this already-gorgeous space. (Sharron Swain / Bham Now)
Since ALDI purchased Southeastern Grocers, the owners of Winn-Dixie, we’ve been wondering which stores will be converted to ALDIs.
We reached out to ALDI for details about the Pinson Winn-Dixie:
“We can confirm the Winn-Dixie located at 4701 Center Point Road, Pinson, AL will be closed for renovations in mid-August. The store will reopen to the community as an ALDI over the next several months.”
ALDI Spokesperson
Why the change
The spokesperson explained that some stores are being converted to better serve the communities around them.
“Customers can expect a quick, easy shopping experience with great products at the lowest possible prices. Our smaller stores are stocked with only the items customers need so they can get in and out, and our award-winning exclusive brands help shoppers save up to 40% on their groceries without sacrificing quality.”
ALDI Spokeperson
Pinson residents, if you want to get a taste of ALDI while the store is temporarily closed, there’s one 15 minutes away, just off of Parkway East at 520 Gene Reed Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215, and another one 22 minutes away in Trussville at 5485 Patrick Wy, Birmingham, AL 35235.
A word for employees
You may be wondering what happens to the people who are currently working at this Winn-Dixie during and after the conversion.
“Associates at this location have the opportunity to be the first to apply to newly converted ALDI stores. In addition, ALDI is committed to doing its best to minimize the impact and provide support and opportunities to associates at converting stores, including the option to remain with Winn-Dixie and transfer to a neighboring store.”
ALDI Spokesperson
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