Atmore Winn Dixie Closing; Ramey’s To Acquire Assets And Move Into Building

March 29, 2018

The Winn Dixie store in Atmore will close in the coming weeks, and Ramey’s Marketplace will move into the building.

“Ramey’s has entered into an agreement to purchase the fixtures and non-perishable inventory of the Winn Dixie located on Church Street in Atmore.  While a specific date has not been set, it is expected the sale will be finalized on or about the end of April,” Ramey’s CEO Herbert E. Ramey, Jr. told NorthEscambia.com.

Once the sale iss complete, Ramey’s will close their  Lindberg Avenue location and move into the Winn Dixie building on Church Street.

“We expect the new store to have approximately 50 full and part time employees and will provide Ramey’s a great opportunity to offer the residents of Atmore and surrounding areas an enjoyable and rewarding grocery shopping experience,” Ramey said.

Ramey’s opened their Atmore store in October 2013, having purchased Bella Foods. The privately held Ramey’s company operates 22 stores — six in Alabama, one in Louisiana and the remainder in Mississippi.

Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn Dixie, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection just two week ago. The company simultaneously announced the closure of 94 “under performing” stores, but the Atmore Winn Dixie was not on the list, and the Cantonment and Pensacola stores were also spared. The Atmore Winn Dixie, known decades ago as a “Kwik Chek” has been open for about 60 years.

NorthEscambia.com photo.

Comments

9 Responses to “Atmore Winn Dixie Closing; Ramey’s To Acquire Assets And Move Into Building”

  1. LD on April 12th, 2018 9:39 am

    Ramey’s has the best managerial staff;
    Ramey’s has survived in Atmore because of them.
    If you preferred W-D deli, it’s because you never tried Ramey’s.
    I pray Ramey’s will stay open to give us a non-Walmart place to buy food!

  2. Avis on April 3rd, 2018 7:05 am

    Those ladies working in the Deli should start a Deli of their own if Rameys doesn’t keep them on.

  3. VM on March 30th, 2018 8:06 am

    When ever I come home to Atmore to visit. The first store I would go to is Winn Dixie. Great customer service !!! The BEST SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY around. I’m going to miss the deli. Love the fish and the rotisserie (lemon) chicken is my favorite.

  4. Wilykyote on March 29th, 2018 10:29 pm

    Kwik Chek….what a blast from the past . 50 cent per hour ( plus tips ) bout
    60 years ago over in the panhandle. Great experience & always had pocket
    full of change (tips)….”them we’re the days “. had a scooter ( cruisaire ) take a
    $1 to fill-up & run all week. P.s. all the quarters,half’s, and dimes were real
    silver back then……but who knew ?

  5. cp on March 29th, 2018 9:30 pm

    Sure didn’t see this coming. If anything, I didn’t think Ramey’s would have lasted as long as it has. And now, the same bunch will be moving into the W/D building. I’m sure they’ll have it as nasty and sketchy as the Lindberg Ave. location in record time. Walmart and Ramey’s….what a selection.

  6. Trocarman on March 29th, 2018 9:59 am

    Atmore needs a Publix….NOT a Ramey’s.

  7. CW on March 29th, 2018 9:27 am

    Prices are too high, and Atmore’s Walmart is too small and crowded. For me it’s worth the 20 minute drive to Bay Minette.

  8. Missysmom on March 29th, 2018 9:19 am

    Winn Dixie’s deli is fantastic. Love their dinners, their buy one get one free. Will be lost without them.

  9. Jordan on March 29th, 2018 7:23 am

    As long as they can keep that delicious baked chicken in the deli. I don’t care what name they slap on the front!

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