Rouses Markets, the 65-year-old family-owned grocery chain, introduced plans to amass 10 Winn-Dixie retailer areas in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG).

The transition is anticipated to be accomplished in early 2026, based on a information launch.

The transfer will broaden Rouses Markets’ footprint throughout the Gulf Coast, bringing its complete retailer depend to 76 in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Every location might be rebranded beneath the Rouses banner, with deliberate remodels to boost retailer layouts, tools, and recent departments, notably on the Hattiesburg and Central areas.

“These areas in New Orleans East, Destrehan, Franklinton, Gramercy, and Central, Louisiana, and Hattiesburg, Mississippi are all areas now we have checked out for a very long time,” stated Donny Rouse Jr., third-generation CEO of Rouses Markets. “Our objective is to make it simpler for extra prospects to buy with us near residence.”

Rouses Markets is emphasizing continuity for workers and prospects throughout the transition. Winn-Dixie shops will stay open till the conversion, and workforce members are inspired to hitch Rouses. The corporate presently employs greater than 7,000 folks throughout the area.

Anthony Hucker, chairman and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, stated the divestiture aligns with SEG’s strategic deal with Florida because it prepares to function solely beneath the Winn-Dixie model subsequent yr.

“We’re profoundly grateful to our associates and prospects in these markets for his or her loyalty,” Hucker stated.

Rouses Markets is thought for its emphasis on recent Gulf seafood, Cajun specialties, chef-prepared meals, and native merchandise. The corporate has additionally constructed a popularity for neighborhood involvement, sponsoring native festivals, colleges, and sports activities groups, and serving because the official grocery store of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans.

Donald Rouse Sr., chairman of Rouses Markets, stated the acquisitions strengthen the corporate’s presence in key Louisiana markets together with Marrero, Covington, Mandeville and Kenner.

“These shops have been an vital a part of their neighborhoods for years, and we’re honored to proceed that legacy,” he stated.

New Rouses areas embody:

• 9701 Chef Menteur Freeway in New Orleans
• 4627 Westbank Expressway in Marrero
• 12519 Airline Freeway, Suite A in Destrehan
• 2104 Williams Blvd. in Kenner
• 70431 Freeway 21 in Covington
• 4100 Freeway 59 in Mandeville
• 731 Washington St. in Franklinton
• 1803 LA Freeway 3125 in Gramercy
• 10974 Joor Highway in Baton Rouge
• 4400 Hardy St. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Rouses Markets was based in 1960 in Houma, Louisiana, by Anthony J. Rouse Sr. and stays household owned. Southeastern Grocers operates the Winn-Dixie and Harveys manufacturers and not too long ago introduced its shift to focus solely on Florida markets.