A Winn-Dixie grocery store at 100 Canaveral Plaza Blvd. in Cocoa Beach has permanently closed. The store is being converted into an ALDI, with a regional spokesperson confirming the transition is underway and an opening expected next year. The closure affects one of the longtime locations in Brevard County, which had served the community for years. Other Winn-Dixie stores in the county remain open, including locations in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, and Viera. Winn-Dixie Beer, Wine & Spirits stores in Indian Harbour Beach, Port St. John, and Titusville also continue operations. ALDI, known for its cost-conscious model, requires shoppers to insert a 25-cent coin to use a cart, which is returned upon returning the cart. The chain does not offer free shopping bags but sells paper or reusable options. ALDI typically avoids in-store bakeries and delis, focusing instead on private-label products and everyday essentials to keep prices low. The new ALDI in Cocoa Beach will join existing locations in Melbourne and Melbourn. The conversion marks a shift in the local grocery landscape as the retail chain expands its presence in Brevard County. Residents with questions about the transition can contact ALDI directly for updates on the store’s opening timeline.