South Florida Publix, Whole Foods & Aldi: What's new in stores

This collection of stories explores recent expansions and offerings at Publix, Whole Foods and Aldi in South Florida.

Publix introduced a new soft white roll for its signature subs and opened a rebuilt store at Palm Lakes Plaza in Margate. Aldi plans several new openings, including locations converted from former Winn-Dixie stores.

Whole Foods will launch its Miami Midtown store featuring goods from more than 130 Florida suppliers, with locally sourced seafood, produce and bakery items. The new Fort Lauderdale Publix will serve customers in a two-story layout, while Aldi adds stores in Aventura and Deerfield Beach.

Read the stories below.

Publix shared an image of its popular Chicken Tender club folded into its new soft white roll. The softer white bread option was introduced in February 2025 at Publix grocery stores in the eight southeastern states it operates in.

NO. 1: ‘WE TAKE PRIDE IN SURPRISING CUSTOMERS.’ PUBLIX ROLLS OUT A NEW SOFT PUB SUB ROLL

“We’re following the latest trends.” | Published February 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

Publix opened its latest Florida supermarket at Palm Lakes Plaza at 7230 West Atlantic Blvd. in Margate on April 17, 2025.

NO. 2: PUBLIX JUST OPENED A NEW SOUTH FLORIDA STORE, AND TWO MORE ARE ON THE WAY

What to know about the locations and what’s offered. | Published April 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

NO. 3: PUBLIX, ALDI AND WHOLE FOODS PLAN SUMMER OPENINGS IN SOUTH FLORIDA. SEE DETAILS

What to know about locations, dates and the focus on local products. | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.