Harveys Supermarket Downtown Jacksonville Closing This Weekend | Aldi Conversion Coming Soon!

After more than four decades in operation, Harveys Supermarket in Downtown Jacksonville is officially closing this weekend.

Located at 777 N. Market Street, the longtime supermarket is set to be converted into an Aldi as part of the company’s ongoing plan to transform former Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations across the state. While technically located within the Cathedral District, the store has long served as Downtown’s only full-sized grocer.

Harveys Closing Date & What’s Next

The Harveys Downtown Jacksonville closing date is expected to be Sunday, June 23, 2025. Permits have already been submitted, and construction on the Aldi build-out is expected to begin immediately after the closure.

Aldi will occupy approximately 25,000 square feet of the existing space. Another 6,500 square feet will remain available for lease, potentially welcoming a new business to the downtown core.

Aldi’s Florida Expansion

This conversion is part of Aldi’s aggressive statewide expansion plan following its 2024 acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of both Winn-Dixie and Harveys. In total, Aldi plans to convert at least 220 stores in Florida by 2027, with multiple Jacksonville locations already approved or under review.

Downtown’s Grocery Gap

Downtown Jacksonville has long been considered a food desert, with Harveys acting as the sole grocery option for residents, workers, and visitors. While it provided essential access, the store was often criticized for safety concerns and outdated conditions — and wasn’t considered a preferred destination by many in the growing residential core.

The closure of Harveys grocery store in Downtown Jacksonville is the end of an era — but also the beginning of a long-awaited transition.

What It Means for Downtown

For years, residents and workers in Downtown Jacksonville have voiced frustration over the lack of a safe, walkable grocery option. While Harveys technically filled that need, it drew criticism for its condition and surrounding activity.

If approved, Aldi’s arrival could mark a significant upgrade — delivering a more modern, affordable grocery experience within walking distance of growing residential areas.

More Grocery Relief on the Horizon

The Harveys-to-Aldi conversion isn’t the only grocery news in town.

Gateway Jax — the development group developing the $2 Billion Pearl Square and leading a major revitalization of the North Core — is planning a full-service grocery store in its upcoming Pearl Street District. That store will anchor the ground floor of a new 16-story apartment tower, rising on the site of the former First Baptist Church auditorium.

Aside from this location, the only other grocery options are across downtown in Brooklyn — with Fresh Market and a new Whole Foods on the way. While that may not seem far, downtown needs to be walkable. Harveys is already a stretch from Pearl Square, in 100-degree Florida heat, even a few blocks can feel like miles. With thousands of new residents expected from nearby developments, the lack of accessible grocery options remains a major gap.

While no official grocery tenant has been named yet for Pearl Square, developers have confirmed that more details are expected soon. Combined with the potential Aldi conversion, these two projects could dramatically improve food access and walkability for Downtown Jacksonville’s growing population.

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