Southeastern Grocers

Founded in 2012 by the firm Lone Star Funds, Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is a retail group that manages 3 retail chains in the Southern part of the US such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. 

Formerly known as Bi-Lo Holdings, SEG operates a total of 523 stores under the following banners:

• 368 Winn-Dixie stores, 
• 45 Harveys supermarkets
• 26 Fresco y Mas

In 2021, SEG achieved a turnover of €8.2 billion, up by 7.82% compared to 2020, and employed 45 000 people. 

Furthermore, SEG was labeled as A Great Place To Work in 2021. The firm was ranked on the 52nd position in Forbes 2020 as America's Largest Private Companies.

As a measure to support local producers, SEG sources products in proximity to its stores. The retailer is confident that through this approach, it can provide fresh products and avoid food waste as the products do not have to be shipped over long distances. 

To ensure that producers provide high quality products, SEG demands that they are GAP certified. In the case of meat products, the suppliers must meet animal welfare standards and compliance. 

Concerning seafood, SEG collaborates with seafood sustainability organisations to make sure that its suppliers operate sustainable fisheries which meet the BAP, SFP and GAA standards. 

Moreover, the company sources cage-free eggs.

To protect the environment, SEG is working towards using reusable and recyclable packaging wherever possible. In addition to this, the company is also reducing packaging and opting for compostable and biodegradable options.