Winn-Dixie is celebrating its 65th anniversary in Louisiana with a series of community events throughout the greater New Orleans area to honor the culture, people and community that have supported the grocery retailer since 1956.
To commemorate the anniversary and Winn-Dixie’s dedication to the state, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared July 28 as Winn-Dixie Day in Louisiana. To celebrate the anniversary, the grocer unveiled two newly remodeled stores to the Gretna and Mid-City communities, is hosting two community celebrations and is launching a new yearlong community initiative, 65 Ways, to support 65 charitable acts around the state in honor of the grocer’s 65 years in Louisiana.
Winn-Dixie is part of Southeastern Grocers Inc., which also owns Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarket.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 65-year history in Louisiana, and we remain steadfastly committed to the resilient people that make this state a renowned treasure,” said Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers. “All year long, we will honor decades of dedication while reaffirming our commitment to our customers, associates and the community with investments and partnerships that speak to Louisiana’s diverse culture and unique traditions. It has been a privilege to serve this special community for six and a half decades, and we sincerely look forward to supporting the great people of Louisiana for many years to come.”
Winn-Dixie kicked off its 65th anniversary celebration with the July 28 unveiling of two newly remodeled stores in the Gretna and Mid-City communities. The two new stores mark 19 Louisiana renewal investments made in less than five years by SEG.
Each newly remodeled Louisiana store is designed to provide customers with a unique localized shopping experience offering a wide selection of local products in addition to new jobs and partnership opportunities to support the local economy and community. Customers will notice enhancements throughout the new and improved stores, including updated farm-fresh produce departments, a wide variety of easy lunch and dinner options, expanded natural and organic selections, sushi made fresh in each store and extensive selections of homegrown favorites and everyday brands locals love.
Additionally, the Mid-City store grand opening included the unveiling of a community mural that pays homage to Winn-Dixie’s 65 years of local flavor and soul in Louisiana. The cultural art project represents Winn-Dixie’s people-first culture and includes elements of local tradition, Louisiana’s rich heritage and the grocer’s commitment to community.
In honor of Winn-Dixie’s 65th Anniversary in Louisiana, the grocer hosted a 1950s-themed community celebration, #WayBackWednesday, at its Slidell store, located at 2985 Gause Blvd., on July 28. The party will continue July 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the newly remodeled Gretna Winn-Dixie store, located at 2112 Belle Chasse Highway. Attendees will enjoy entertainment from the Royal Essence Showband, local sampling and $100 Winn-Dixie gift card giveaways every 30 minutes.
Since July 28, 1956, Winn-Dixie has been in the Louisiana community and invested in local neighborhoods by operating 29 stores, employing more than 3,000 associates and supporting hundreds of community partners and organizations. As a continued COVID-19 safety precaution, the grocer encourages customers to practice social distancing and wear masks while shopping.
