Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Description:
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a major food and drug retailer operating in 12 states in the southeastern United States and the Bahama Islands. As of June 25, 2003, the Company, directly or through subsidiaries, operated 1,073 supermarkets. As of June 25, 2003, 33 of the supermarkets had fuel centers and 44 had separate liquor stores. Supermarkets are generally operated under one of Winn-Dixie's two formats, combination food and drug stores or grocery warehouse stores. The Company operates stores under several banners that have strong local ties and brand recognition. The Winn-Dixie, Marketplace, Thriftway and City Markets banners are utilized in the combination food and drug store format. The Save Rite and Sack & Save banners represent the grocery warehouse format. The Company has developed several new online programs that enhance customer service. During the fiscal year ended June 25, 2003, an online pharmacy program for customers to access Winn-Dixie pharmacy services was introduced.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Financial Summary:
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a food retailer with 1,073 supermarkets in 12 states and the Bahama Islands. For the 28 weeks ended 1/12/05, revenues decreased 4% to $5.41B. Net loss from cont. ops. totaled $451M up from $60.6M. Revenues reflect decreased same comparable store sales. Higher loss reflects lower gross profit margins, $96.1M in impairment charges, and $85.1M in restructuring charges.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Business Summary:
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a major food and drug retailer operating in 12 states in the southeastern United States and the Bahama Islands. As of June 30, 2004, the Company, directly or through subsidiaries, operated 1,049 supermarkets, 32 fuel centers and 59 liquor stores. Supermarkets are generally operated under one of Winn-Dixie's two formats, combination food and drug stores or grocery warehouse stores. The Company operates stores under several banners that have strong local ties and brand recognition. The Winn-Dixie, Marketplace, Thriftway and City Markets banners are utilized in the combination food and drug store format. The Save Rite and Sack & Save banners represent the grocery warehouse format.