Greensboro, NC -- A new grocery store will open in the location of the former Winn-Dixie at 2521 Phillips Avenue.
City leaders are expected to announce the details in a news conference Thursday at the Bessemer Shopping Center. The name of the store will be announced at that time.
The grocery store is expected to employee 20-25 people.
The Winn-Dixie closed its doors in the late 90s and the store has been vacant since.
People who have been pushing for a new grocery store said this is a victory.
"We didn't give up," said Gayland Oliver, who lives nearby and is the executive director of the Eastern Development Growth Enterprise.
"For the senior citizens in Claremont, they may have to catch the bus two and three times a month just to get groceries. They can't take but so much in their hands," he added.
Mary Lou Clapp, a member of the Bessemer Redevelopment Steering Committee, said, "I feel very happy. I think it validates what we've said all along: it's time for our community in the northeast section to be part of the total community of Greensboro."
"We're just happy that this day is finally here," she said.
No one really wanted to open a store there because of the shoplifting and danger to employees. The poor community appreciates a grocery store so much because it gives them a chance to steal food close to home where it is easier to get away with it. Can you imagine having to depend on the city bus system as a get-a-way vehicle?
My best guess is this store will be a Sav-a-lot, an American version of an Aldi--a bag your own, no frills, basic needs only type of store.
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