Sweetbay Supermarket

Sweetbay Supermarket

Sweetbay Supermarket was a chain of American supermarkets located in Florida. The company started in 2004 and was owned by the Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize Group. In 2013, the remaining Sweetbay stores were sold to BI-LO LLC, and by 2014, all Sweetbay stores were rebranded as Winn-Dixie.

History

Sweetbay Supermarket was launched in November 2004 in Largo and was a rebranding of Kash n' Karry, a Tampa Bay area based supermarket chain. The rebranding brought an overhaul of the chain's offerings and image, aiming to attract customers who would usually shop at upscale markets.

In 2013, Delhaize Group announced that it would sell all Sweetbay stores to BI-LO LLC, which also owns the Winn-Dixie supermarket chain. The sale was completed in 2014, and all Sweetbay stores were rebranded as Winn-Dixie.

Store Features

Sweetbay Supermarket was known for its wide variety of products. The stores offered a range of national brands and its own Sweetbay brand products. The supermarket chain was also known for its fresh produce, quality meats, and in-store bakeries.

Sweetbay Brand Products

Sweetbay Supermarket offered a range of products under its own brand. These included pantry staples, fresh produce, and bakery items. The Sweetbay brand was known for its quality and affordability.

Impact on Local Economy

Sweetbay Supermarket had a significant impact on the local economy in Florida. The chain provided employment opportunities and contributed to the local economy through its operations.

See Also

• Delhaize Group
• Kash n' Karry
• Winn-Dixie
• BI-LO LLC