Special Event Planned To Celebrate Remodel Completion HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Winn-Dixie officially celebrates the grand opening of its newly remodeled store at 3850 North 46th Avenue in Hollywood. The store was renovated to better meet the needs of its customers and neighbors. Among the various upgrades, customers will now find a newly expanded kosher section with a wide variety of products. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080807/CLTH107LOGO ) Winn-Dixie has planned a Taste of Winn-Dixie event designed to thank shoppers for their patience during the renovations and invites the entire community to come and enjoy the store's new features. "With expanded product offerings, a more modern look and friendly service, the newly remodeled store is better for our Associates, neighbors and the community," said Walt Grossman, district manager for Winn-Dixie. New Products and Better Selection Customers will now find a new and expanded produce section with fresh fruits and vegetables. Those visiting the store will find an upgraded and expanded seafood and meat department, as well as an expanded organic section. In addition to the store's existing kosher offerings, customers will find expanded kosher dairy, meat, and frozen sections. "By enhancing and expanding our current selections, we hope to exceed our shoppers' expectations," said Paul Marks, store director. "We look forward to offering the service and products our customers want and deserve from their neighborhood grocer." The store is commemorating its grand opening with samples of new items and a special event (see schedule of events below for details). About Winn-Dixie Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is one of the nation's largest food retailers. Founded in 1925, the Company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The Company currently operates 521 retail grocery locations, including more than 400 in-store pharmacies, in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more information, please visit http://www.winn-dixie.com/. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, August 14 Taste of Winn-Dixie including kosher offerings 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Area residents and families are invited to enjoy a Taste of Winn-Dixie. The event will feature kosher product samplings throughout the store; live entertainment, a kosher cooking demonstration supervised by Star-K, wine and cheese samplings, and a delicious chocolate fountain with fresh fruits. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080807/CLTH107LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Winn-Dixie CONTACT: Robin Miller of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., +1-904-370-7715, or +1-904-327-1445 (cell), ; or Mayra Hernandez of Bitner Goodman, +1-954-730-7730 ext. 118, or +1-954-270-7731 (cell), , for Winn-Dixie Web site: http://www.winn-dixie.com/

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