There are currently more than half a dozen Winn-Dixies throughout the state that have currently started the process of or will soon close to become Aldi stores.

Last year, Aldi acquired Winn-Dixie and Harveys from Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeastern Grocers. The deal includes grocery store locations across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.

The company announced at the time that some of the 39 Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama will be rebranded as Aldi stores, while others will continue to operate as Winn-Dixie.

But currently, only seven stores have been publicly announced in the lineup for Alabama.

“As we work through this transition period, conversion plans are still being finalized, and we will share more information as it becomes available,” Winn-Dixie spokesperson Rachel Higgins wrote in an email to AL.com.

“We appreciate the support and understanding of our valued associates, customers and communities throughout this process.”

The stores that have already been closed and are already undergoing renovations include:

Northport: 10 McFarland Boulevard

Pinson: 4701 Centerpoint Road

Bessemer: 2910 Morgan Road, Suite 128

Semmes: 9082 Moffett Road

Mobile: 1550 Government Street

Auburn: 1617 South College Street

According to an email from Aldi’s PR team, the store located at 1061 U.S. Hwy, 280 East in Alexander City will also close for renovations in the coming months.

“While these stores are temporarily closed, we continue to proudly serve residents across Alabama at our other area stores,” the email reads.

“We thank our customers for their years of loyalty and look forward to seeing them soon as a new ALDI.”

“Associates at these locations have the opportunity to be the first to apply to newly converted ALDI stores. In addition, ALDI is committed to doing its best to minimize the impact and provide support and opportunities to associates at converting stores, including the option to remain with Winn-Dixie and transfer to a neighboring store.”