Shoppers will see changes at Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie in South Florida

Major changes are coming to South Florida shoppers in 2026, including Walmart store remodels, new Publix subs and an expanded Winn-Dixie delivery partnership.

Here’s a roundup of recent retail news affecting Miami-Dade and Broward customers:

• Walmart remodels: Walmart plans to remodel 58 Florida stores in 2026, including the Supercenter at 3200 NW 79th St. near Miami and the Hollywood store at 301 S. State Road 7. Both were on a 2025 remodeling list but weren’t completed.

• What’s changing in stores: Upgrades at Walmart include new layouts, expanded departments, wider pharmacy aisles with private screening rooms and expanded online pickup and delivery areas.

• Drone delivery eyed for Miami: Walmart has partnered with Alphabet’s Wing drone delivery to launch service in cities like Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth, with Miami, Orlando and Tampa among those targeted next.

• New Publix Pub Subs: Publix introduced four new brisket-based deli items, including three Pub Subs — the first time brisket has been added to the lineup.

• Winn-Dixie expands Amazon delivery: After a test launch in Jacksonville and Orlando, Winn-Dixie expanded its same-day Amazon delivery partnership to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. More than 15,000 Winn-Dixie items are now on Amazon.

• Amazon return kiosks: Winn-Dixie stores now feature Amazon return kiosks, similar to the setup at Amazon-owned Whole Foods. Delivery extends to surrounding neighborhoods, so customers don’t need to live next to a Winn-Dixie.

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