LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix has acquired a lease from Winn-Dixie. The site is located at Paradise Isle Shopping Center – 1720 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

“We’re excited about the growth opportunities within our operating area, and adding a second location in Gulf Shores will help us better serve this community,” said Publix CEO & President Todd Jones.

The grand opening date has not yet been confirmed.

Publix is privately owned and operated by its more than 190,000 employees, with 2017 sales of $34.6 billion. Currently, Publix has 1,187 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. The company has been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for 21 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.