CINCINNATI (March 8, 2005) - Kroger here may be considering making a play for a large chunk of Winn-Dixie, according to a report in the South Florida Business Journal. Kroger would serve as a supplier to a portion of the bankrupt supermarket operator's 900-plus supermarkets at first. Eventually, it would take over Winn-Dixie’s operations in northern Florida and other states, the report said. Jacksonville, Fla.-based Winn-Dixie would retain a core group of stores in southern and central Florida. The report cited two anonymous sources, and noted that a final agreement had not been agreed upon. Spokespeople for both Kroger and Winn-Dixie declined to comment.
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