Winn Dixie

Swensen discovered that he needs $2500 a month to live, and he only gets $1,100 from Social Security, so he's working at Winn-Dixie, "pushing carts in triple-digit heat," just get by and make ends meet. Despite the task at hand, Swensen said he has the "kindest smile" and "the greatest attitude" that was not diminished by the mundane task or the sweltering Louisiana heat.

Those close to the decision say road construction in the Lafayette area played a major part in the decision to shutter the store.

Ellen featured the 8 Slidell graduates and the two Winn Dixie managers, Jimmy Scott and Genel Schwab, on The Ellen Degeneres Show.

Eight Winn-Dixie locations in south Louisiana will no longer be Winn-Dixie stores.

The Winn-Dixie supermarket chain is reportedly planning to close up to 200 stores as its parent company prepares to file for bankruptcy.

The second recall in as many weeks was just announced by Winn-Dixie stores. Last week the store announced a recall on biscuits.

Three Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana that are underachieving will be closing soon.

LeDana Williams, spokesperson for Southeastern Grocers says they are closing the Winn Dixie on Ambassador Caffery.

On Saturday, July 4th, 2015, Winn Dixie stores nationwide will donate "every cent of every dollar of profit to the Wounded Warrior Project." That's a huge contribution to an organization that helps injured service members and provides programs and services that meet their needs...

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