Winn-Dixie to consolidate distribution operations in Southern Florida
Winn-Dixie will sell its distribution center in Pompano Beach, Florida and move the work performed at that facility to its distribution center nearby in Miami.
30/03/06 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. has announced that as part of its ongoing focus on enhancing its financial performance and helping to position the company for profitability when it emerges from Chapter 11 later this year, it has decided to consolidate its distribution operations in Southern Florida.
Winn-Dixie will sell its distribution center in Pompano Beach, Florida and move the work performed at that facility to its distribution center nearby in Miami. Associates at the Pompano Beach facility will be offered positions in Miami. The transfer of operations is expected to begin in late April and be completed by the end of June.
Winn-Dixie, together with its outside advisors, will conduct an active marketing effort to identify potential buyers for the Pompano Beach facility, which is approximately 787,500 square feet and handles grocery, meat, dairy and produce items. The Miami facility is approximately 961,690 square feet and handles the same items as well as frozen foods. There are currently approximately 280 full-time and part-time associates at the Pompano facility and 440 at the Miami facility.
Winn-Dixie currently operates seven distribution centers in Florida, Alabama and Louisiana. A full list of the facilities is available at www.winn-dixie.com.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest food retailers. Founded in 1925, the company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
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