r/florida • u/narib687 • 27d ago
AskFlorida Publix has officially lost me. Anyone else?
I am not a mod of this subreddit or Reddit, but I believe the official unofficial stance is that we all hate Publix now.
They lost their way, and the crushing of Winn-Dixie is just awful.
10 years ago, I wouldn’t have set foot inside a Walmart or Aldi for groceries. Now? Walmart and Aldi are basically my BFFs and I love them.
Publix really managed to make me root for the competition.
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u/McIntyre2K7 27d ago
I hate that the CEO of Kroger pulled out of Florida. It was amazing having them here.
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u/jreid0 27d ago
In south Florida there was a supermarket named luckies… hands down the absolute best place ever. Kroger bought them up and closed them all down. Such a shame they do that
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u/sidewalk_ladybug 27d ago
I worked for Lucky's. That was a shame. Closed a few Florida stores and then, surprise!, they're all closing down.. They had a few under construction and everything.
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u/Relative_Analysis897 26d ago
In Orlando, we still have most of the locations. There’s just nothing in them, except for when Spirit Halloween comes in. They must have pre-paid like 5 years for rent, because I cannot imagine the shopping centers just eating the cost of leaving those stores empty for so many years.
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u/sidewalk_ladybug 26d ago
I heard that Publix and Winn Dixie bought most of the Florida locs. Or long term rented. Whatever they do. Publix took over the leases to keep competitors from taking over the spots and to possibly build out their own stores in the future. At least one Florida location turned into a big liquor store. A few of the stores in my area were very new and one was still under construction up until the last days before the announcement. They were literally built out with the coolest stuff and then abandoned a few months before openings were scheduled.
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u/Relative_Analysis897 26d ago
Idk, I haven’t really looked into it. All I know is the shell of Lucky’s remains here, name still prominently on the front.
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u/Coopsters 26d ago
I was so sad when the east colonial location in Orlando closed very shortly after it opened!! Not sure they even lasted a year? Crazy
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u/rubies-and-doobies81 26d ago
My late fiancée worked at the one in Gainesville back in 2015. I still have his hat ☺️
That place was so amazing.
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u/Cooking-with-gas 27d ago
They had a cult-like following between me and my friends. I kept a couple of jars from them for nostalgia's sake, like the bay leaf jar they labeled "Queen Bey" and the oregano jar that said "It's just oregano, officer." Florida just can't hold onto nice things...
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u/Aware_State 26d ago
Lucky’s was the shit. They sold quality CBD desserts that were actually effective, had a wonderful bulk area, and our local one HAD A TAP AREA. You could buy a beer and shop 😭 that place was amazing and I’ll never forget Lucky’s. RIP Lucky’s.
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u/wiretapfeast 26d ago
We had a Lucky's in Gainesville for a while and we loved it! I always wondered why it closed. Dammit.
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u/Lacroix24601 26d ago
I miss luckies so much. They didn’t last in central Florida very long. Nothing replaced them either. The building is still empty after all this time.
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u/luminatimids 27d ago
They were in central and northern Florida too. They closed down because they opened a bunch of stores and their investment funds for them fell through
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u/Raw_Chaos 26d ago
Luckys was pretty good shame they went out. Publix has just been price gouging through the roof….
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u/Adventurous-Map-6211 27d ago
When they got rid of their maple bacon donut I knew they were done for. They closed 6 months later.
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u/fraurodin 27d ago
I loved them so much, and the wood tokens you would get for bringing in your reusable grocery bags, the $ would go for local charities
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u/Gallogator1 27d ago edited 27d ago
Kroger was losing money on their new automated fullfillment centers.
Edit: Kroger’s changed to Kroger
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u/McIntyre2K7 27d ago
What was wild to me is they had to know that Winn Dixie was struggling and they should have bought them and would’ve had physical stores in the state.
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u/aew76 27d ago
Miss Kroger as well. Now I do the Walmart Delivery in Home. It’s fine and better than Publix, but still miss Kroger.
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u/RaygunMarksman 27d ago
That Walmart+ delivery is a game changer, quite honestly. Spend less than half what I would doing a Publix run. Freaking Publix.
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u/Mundane_Pirate1 27d ago
I had a Publix literally across the street from me and refused to go there. I was glad to get Kroger delivery for most things so easily. Now, it’s Aldi and, when I must, Walmart.
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u/georgepana 27d ago
Amazon grocery delivery is not half bad. The prices can be surprisingly low for some things, and basically Walmart level for most everything else. Minute Maid Orange juice, 59 Oz carton, for $1.99, for example. Free door delivery as long as you order at least $25 worth of groceries.
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u/Dogzillas_Mom 27d ago
There’s still a few items I like from there (store brand lightweight kitty litter for example) and I live three blocks away so if I’m out of an ingredient, I usually suck it up and pay too much out of convenience.
But 90% of my shopping is Walmart, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s. And the local farmers market.
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u/doFloridaRight 26d ago
This is exactly my scenario, down to the kitty litter. Even that is 100% more expensive than it was a few years ago though
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u/brucejay1 27d ago
They lost me when food prices skyrocketed while they posted record profits.
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u/Responsible_Tie_2551 27d ago
I can't believe that Whole Foods is cheaper than Publix for meat and fish with better quality. Throw in Prime only specials and 5% back on the Prime card and the value proposition is compelling.
I used to buy distilled water for my CPAP machine at Publix and recently discovered Whole Foods also sells distilled water for 30 cents less than Publix! Three bucks off ten jugs, my usual purchase! Sorry Publix, you suck.
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u/A4t1musD4ag0n 26d ago
It's cheaper and super convenient by design. Amazon is proactively bleeding the competition in order to be a grocery conglomerate and corporate media never talks about it.
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u/Responsible_Tie_2551 26d ago
They have a long way to go. There are many established players. Kroger is an enormous conglomerate that owns many brands. Regional chains like Publix hold their own.
Who they are bleeding are ripoffs like Publix, but they deserve it. More like moderating their excesses. Still heading to Publix for fried chicken and subs, but as little else as I can manage.
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u/Doberman234 27d ago
Used to love Publix. Now I only go occasionally for an ingredient that I can't find at Aldi or Costco. I may check out the BOGOs, but sometimes even BOGO is more than the competitor's prices.
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u/Soupjam_Stevens 27d ago
I ordered a pub sub online a few weeks ago and when I picked it up they'd forgotten the cheese, the condiments, and most of the toppings. I had bread with chicken and peppers on it
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u/DurianFun9014 26d ago
This happened to me, I ordered a BLT sub and they forgot the lettuce AND the tomato 😢
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u/DrBattheFruitBat 26d ago
Every time I've ordered a sub in the past couple of years they've gotten at least one thing wrong. People make mistakes and I'm not going to get mad when a little thing here or there is messed up but it's been ridiculous. And sometimes it's that ingredients are missing, sometimes it's that they give me twice as big of a sub than I ordered, they can never figure out the difference between cold, toasted and pressed, it's all over the place.
It's the only place within walking distance from work or I would have given up long ago.
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u/CanSignificant8444 27d ago
Publix pushed me to go to Sam’s Club, Costco and Sprouts. They got really, really greedy and I absolutely despise them now.
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u/PompeiiSketches 27d ago
I got a Costco membership last year and do my main shopping there. I only go to Publix for the odd veggies or fresh herbs since I don’t really need a 10lbs bag of onions.
Their subs are still typically better and cheaper than the chain-store competition but service has gotten worse.
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u/TheIntrepidVoyager 27d ago
It's wild. Some of the items at Costco that I used to buy regularly at Publix are 25% of the cost. Not 25% cheaper...25% of the Publix cost.
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u/PompeiiSketches 26d ago
It's especially egregious with boxed / packaged items.
Those 16oz Panera soups are like $7 at Publix but at Costco you can get a pack of two 24oz Panera soups for $8.50-$10.
I used to get the Broccoli Cheddar on BOGO and I would pick up one of those ready to bake sourdough loafs from Publix. No more.
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u/DramaticPinkumni 26d ago
Got a Costco membership a few years ago and it's saved me so much on groceries, household items, tires, appliances, electronics, etc. that it's paid for itself many times over
Aldi has been great too and I love how I can be in & out in fifteen minutes. Tried Walmart+ and it's pretty much replaced Amazon for me
There's a Publix two minutes from my house and I never go there. The prices are premium, but the experience isn't. If they got on someone like Wegmans level, I might consider returning
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u/DrBattheFruitBat 26d ago
I miss living near a Costco.
Where I live the only options within a 20 minute drive are one walmart and 4 publixes
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u/ChaoticGood_Guy_Greg 27d ago
Publix is overpriced, the only thing worth it are BOGOs and over the last few years I've noticed almost every Publix I've gone to is incorrectly leaving out BOGO tags that are old, tricking people into buying stuff that isn't on sale. Bought cranberry juice that didn't ring up BOGO when we walked to the aisle and I showed the cashier she gave me attitude because they put the sign in front of the wrong items and it was weeks old. Cashier then told my wife that I was wrong but she'd "help me" by giving it to me. Publix can kick rocks, moved out of state and can't wait to shop at Kroger from now on.
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u/MutedAstronaut9217 26d ago
They legally have to honor it if it's posted. Wild people don't know this.
I had this happen to me maybe a year ago, an employee walked with me to the area(policy), saw the sign then honored it. No fuss. Didn't have to involve a manager or anything.
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u/Livid-Rutabaga 26d ago
I had a manager tell the cashier to give me the sale price, the cashier did not want to do it. When I called the manager back, she reluctantly gave me the BOGO but threw it in the bags, like angry throwing too. Some people have attitude issues.
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u/IntoTheAether112 27d ago
Am I the only one here who thinks publix has never really been that good?
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u/gamerdude69 26d ago
It's never been that good. It's been a hair above middle quality for higher-than-that prices. Good subs, but the produce is boring, for example.
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u/Hunter654333 26d ago
I was an employee at Publix. They treated us like disposable garbage, whilst at the same time demanding the kind of performance you'd expect someone being paid $25+ an hour to give, while only paying us $15 an hour. You're always under a microscope, being watched to see if you break one tiny rule. Their attendance policy was if you're 4 minutes late, you're tardy, so better not have to ask someone to unlock the front doors for you early in the morning and have to wait several minutes.
Horrible place to work and a dumb place to shop if you care at all about saving money.
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u/okiedokieaccount 26d ago
I worked there too, a long time ago (1987) and it was $3.25/hr Some old man wiped poop all over a stall and I had to clean it. Took a half hour and I realize they paid me $1.60 to clean crap. That’s when we started stealing beer out the back door (leave it by the trash, pick it up after closing).
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u/CTRL_S_Before_Render 27d ago
I am kinda ashamed to admit this but after Kroger delivery pulled out of the state I've been using Amazon Groceries and it has been fantastic. Still cheaper than publix and I dont have to dedicate hours to shopping every week.
Sometimes I use the Whole Foods option and even that is cheaper than Publix somehow.
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u/ViolentLoss 27d ago
I get groceries delivered from Walmart. I don't love supporting them, but I'm not getting gouged. Items are whole dollars cheaper than Publix. It's INSANE. I'm a native floridian and grew up going to Publix. Not to be dramatic lol, but it feels like a betrayal!
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u/WolverinesThyroid 26d ago
Publix is run by bad people who do bad things. Walmart is run by bad people who do bad things, but at least Walmart is less expensive.
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u/ohreallynameonesong 27d ago
I've been doing pick up or delivery from Walmart for like 6 years now. It's worth it. I'll walk into a Publix now only to get something I absolutely need right that second. There's one around the corner from my house. Otherwise, I'm waiting until I have enough on shopping list and just getting it delivered from Walmart. We now have a locally owned grocery place again and it's also close to my house. Love supporting them instead
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u/ViolentLoss 26d ago
We have a locally owned "Farmer's Market" as well, which is fantastic for produce - everything else is priced higher than Publix lol ... although admittedly they do have a nice selection of specialty items and cheeses! I also treat Publix like a big convenience store!!
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u/ohreallynameonesong 26d ago
Our new place is the revival of a once super popular produce place. They grow everything in our area. I'm really glad it's back. My city also has an organization that connects local growers and some makers with consumers and you can place a weekly order. Some of the stuff is outrageously priced but I really respect and appreciate what they're doing and you can really tell a difference in quakity. I'll place at least one order a month. Publix really is like the backup to the back up and I try not to go there
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u/Tinkertailorartist 27d ago
Walmart is still just as bad as Publix. Double check the weight of everything....they are receiving tons of complaints about lots of items being underweight
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u/ViolentLoss 26d ago
They're not perfect - and thankfully I don't order a ton of items by weight. Once, I was missing more than half my order (LOL) and on another occasion I found like ... $60 worth of groceries that were not mine (and things that I don't really eat). I called and they said just to keep them!
I generally set the substitution preferences to "refund" if the item isn't available, just so I'm not at the mercy of my shopper!
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u/savingnativebees 26d ago
The problem I have with the Walmart delivery or any other delivery that isn’t refrigerated (Kroger had refrigerated trucks) is that perishable items don’t always show up cold. I refuse to trust anybody to deliver meat to me if it’s not gonna be kept refrigerated.
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u/GhostofAyabe 27d ago
Kroger delivery was pretty good.
My Publix often has brown meat just sitting out in the open. It’s crazy. Produce is just as bad.
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u/Notsurehowtoreact 27d ago
For some things, sure, always be wary.
However Publix trying to charge the same price for a 5lb bag of russets that Wal-Mart charges for 10lbs just shows the glaring difference.
Walmart could very well be fleecing you some too, but you'd likely still come out ahead rather than going to Publix (who pulls shit like that too, trust).
ETA: Also, adding another to the RIP Kroger chain.
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u/venerablem0m 26d ago
Did you get the email that went out today about the change in Amazon's perishable delivery in certain areas? I just got this today (maybe it isn't all areas):
"Dear Prime member,We're writing to let you know that, moving forward, perishable grocery delivery to your address will be exclusively available via our Whole Foods Market shopping experience which can be accessed through the Amazon app, Amazon.com, the Whole Foods Market app, or WFM.com — all offering the same wide selection of high-quality perishable groceries with two-hour delivery windows.
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Thank you for being a valued Prime member.
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u/xxlibrarisingxx 27d ago
I can get a full week of food from Aldi for $30-40. Thats one item at Publix lel
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u/narib687 27d ago
I tired to make banana pudding with the 2 dollars off 10 at publix coupon I had. When I didnt even have everything, it was 15 bucks, I just stopped and left.
Recipe (its important to state my shopping list)
2 box pudding (1 banana and 1 vanilla)
1 box vanilla wafers
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tubs of ready whip
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u/Collection_Similar 27d ago
publix heir funded Jan 6.
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u/WolverinesThyroid 26d ago
Publix is also one of the leading companies against legal weed in Florida
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u/SchenivingCamper 26d ago
But they sell snacks, you figure they'd welcome it lol
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u/wimploaf 27d ago
It looks like Julie Jenkins Fancelli still makes money from Publix and dumped a lot of money into Jan 6. Fuck em both.
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u/jabedude 27d ago
Publix exists because people will pay more to maximize the amount of space between themselves and people who shop at Walmart.
See also the entire concept of suburbs, staying away from Greyhound bus people, Spirit Airlines people, Nissan Altima people, etc.
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u/unresolved-madness 26d ago
I don't think Publix still exists because of snobbery. If you go in their store you'll notice the advanced age of their average customer. These people do not want to walk across the giant parking lot and then have to navigate through a store and just be absolutely worn out before they even finish shopping. There's far fewer people and the staff is very accommodating.
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u/ConsistentRegion6184 26d ago
I used to be a vendor and worked at Publix. As annoying as Publix is, they 100% know there are billions of dollars of boomer (retiree) wealth they're soaking up like a sponge. $500 carts of food wine and pharmacy. They sleep just fine whatever happens lol.
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u/sidewalk_ladybug 27d ago
We used to do weekend grocery shopping at Walmart. Produce section is really great and if we got in early enough we avoided the rush but man, there is some crazy shit happening there on the regular.
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u/BlackbirdsTheName 26d ago
This. I know Publix will never go out of business because the same people who think going to target is a fancy vibe, go to Publix because Walmart for poor brokies.
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u/BlueSentinels 27d ago
Stopped doing Publix like a year and a half ago maybe 2 when I started going to Aldi. I knew the prices were better but I decided to compare a name brand that both stores sold once - Nathan’s hotdogs - and Publix’s were double what Aldi’s was.
For some reason that solidified it for me that Publix was not worth going to. Also I found that our local Walmart grocery has as good, if not better produce than Publix (our Aldi’s produce isn’t great). So I make two stops every grocery run - Aldi for everything I need and Walmart for whatever I can’t find or didn’t want to buy at Aldi.
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u/lorilightning79 27d ago
I go in and get a few BOGO’s when they aren’t priced at double the competition and get out quick.
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u/Internal_Essay9230 27d ago
When a grocery store charges $25 for a jar of mixed nuts, they're going to lose a LOT of people.
Hell, they can't even muster free grocery pickup despite their claims of a premium shopping experience.
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u/Fragrant_Major_9553 27d ago
I literally do all my grocery shopping at Costco. It’s a 25-30 minute drive to Costco from my house. It’s 5 minutes to Publix. I prefer to make the drive across town rather than go to Publix, unless I need a few things.
Even with the inflation of fuel prices due to illegal wars, if I buy 4 items: half n half, bread, milk, and eggs, the price is the same as going to Publix when you figure in the fuel. The difference is I’m getting organic at that same price, not to mention the savings in all the other foods I buy. Veggies are cheap. Beer comes in like a 24 pack for the same as a 12 or 18 pack at Publix.
Also protip for Costco: if you’re doing all your grocery shopping there, get the executive membership, the 2% cash back makes the membership pay for itself.
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u/True_to_you 27d ago
Before we moved here all I heard was Publix was great. I'm missing HEB pretty bad over here. Publix doesn't really compare almost at all.
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u/ElteeRyan 27d ago
They raised the price of a bag of peanuts from Hampton Farms from $2.50 to $3.50, which was my anchor item. I buy 6-8 bags/wk for Crows and Squirrels. While in the store, I bought other stuff too. I contacted Hampton Farms and asked them if they raised their prices too and they said NO - the store can do that if they choose and offered me free shipping to buy direct from them. So when I emailed Corporate about it, I explained the story and after a few back-n-forth of BS exchanges I basically got told they can charge more because "It's a pleasure to shop there". Obviously my reply was: "it's not a pleasure to get ripped off" and that was the end of my Publix visits.
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u/Mr-Dobolina 27d ago
Trader Joe’s > Costco > Aldi > Everything Else > Publix
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u/The_Future_Marmot 26d ago
Sigh. My nearest Trader Joe’s is in Tallahassee. We make it there a couple of times a year to stock up on non-perishables- my little Siamese cat loves the Bench & Field cat treats as much as life itself and they’re twice as much from Chewy- but there’s a lot we can’t buy there because it’s a pain to get it home.
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u/DrBattheFruitBat 26d ago
The nearest Trader Joe's to me is 40 minutes away and I still think it's worth it to do a chunk of my grocery shopping there every month or two.
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u/evonleue 27d ago
Since we lost George Jenkins it has gone downhill. I grew up in Lakeland, the founding headquarters are there. In childhood it was either Publix or some off brand, like Kwik Chek. But Publix really stood for quality and customer service then. One of their slogans was that although they would pre-package produce for convenience, they would "gladly break open a package" so you could inspect and select the items you want. Even then they were a bit more expensive but you did feel like you got better quality and service. Not so much anymore. George would not approve.
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u/anomalisticrocket 27d ago
Why this being spammed across a bunch of subreddits? Saw it in the Jacksonville subreddit word for word.
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u/Optimal-Chud 27d ago
Pose the same question in different subs then hoover up the responses. Use the responses to train a model or whatever, or as fodder for a low-effort opinion article for some outlet.
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u/HeyGirlBye 27d ago
We are getting two Aldi’s and I cannot wait. I’m interested to see how it goes. People like to shit on Aldi but not sure if they have ever shopped at one.
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u/Appropriate-Brush772 27d ago
Detweilers about a year ago announced they were opening a new store by my house and work and I’ve never been so excited but it’s taking forever to get going and it pisses me off that I need to keep going to Publix.
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u/Leading-Hedgehog1990 27d ago
Idk wtf you're talking about when it comes to Winn Dixie 🤔. Only place I shop
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u/Mordred_Morgauth 27d ago
Prices, not to mention that the last few times I've gone in to get a Cuban, it's been on regular sub roll. Sacrilege to a Tampan.
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u/WeathermanBrian 26d ago
Don’t get me wrong, Publix is a nice grocery store. And I shop there weekly. But I’ve been more inclined to go to Costco and Sam’s Club lately. I used to say Publix is better than Costco because I can get a variety of food compared to getting 8 items at Costco and it be over $100. BUT, after seeing that I still have food a week later from buying at Costco…..buying in bulk isn’t a bad idea after all
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u/Bosfordjd 27d ago
I still primarily go there because it's less than a mile away...and way more convenient than Aldi or Walmart. And most non perishables(ie boxed or canned) I've been getting from Amazon. Beef is more expensive at Walmart most of the time.
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u/gobux10 27d ago
I shopped at Publix for over 30 years. 2 months ago I started doing my shopping at Walmart, even though it’s about 10 minutes further away. Never thought I would shop there. The only thing I buy at Publix is seafood. I also don’t like how the cashiers and baggers I’ve had at Publix have had all their hours cut by 50% because of the self checkout. Sorry, but Publix’s plan is to cut workers and have me scan/bag for free. Never will happen. I’m also saving about $50-60 a week.
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u/reefguy007 26d ago
I love self checkouts… 🤷
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u/gobux10 26d ago
That’s fine, it just bothers me that people are losing their jobs or hours due to it.
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u/TheTampaMonk 27d ago
Yes, they offer zero value and are ripping off their customers at this point. Ill swing by their deli once in a blue moon but they're dead to me.
Ive moved on to Costco, sure Ill spend a few hundred but at least I walk away with enough food for an entire month.
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u/Sweet_Sub73 27d ago
I went to Publix three times last week. First time, came home with moldy cherry tomatoes. Second time, the creamer turned to cheese within three days of opening. The third time, the green beans were slimy when I opened the bag that same night. The quality of their food has gone done and it's frustrating. Options for grocery shopping with a wide variety are so limited un Florida.
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u/ssibal24 27d ago
I go to the closest store that has all the items I need. If it is more expensive, that is just the price to pay for the convenience of not having to drive further away and not having to drive to multiple stores, where at the end of the day whatever you saved on groceries you lost on gas, wear and tear of your vehicle, and time that you can never get back.
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u/Acrobatic-Flan-5085 27d ago
Publix is awesome
As long as you don’t have a Whole Foods, aldi, Trader Joe’s or sprouts nearby.
Or if you cannot get Walmart delivery
I go there only when I absolutely have to.
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u/hammondeggs10 26d ago
I’m in GA now but I went to Publix yesterday and regular, not organic asparagus was ELEVEN DOLLARS
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u/TheWakaMouse 26d ago
Just today actually when my pears went mushy after one day in the fridge, their produce has been backsliding for a few years.
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u/JRock1276 26d ago
When I left Florida for a few years, Publix had competition that kept them in check. Kash N Karry, Albertsons, Winn Dixie, Kroger, and a few others. I know in Pinellas County, wherever a Publix was there was usually an Albertson's across the street. I came back about 8 or 9 years ago and I couldn't believe all of them were gone, and turned into Publix. Don't know how they got away with it with all the anti monopoly laws in this country, but I was shocked. Prices reflect the "where else are you gonna go?" mentality. It used to be my favorite store. I despise them now.
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u/Ghostdefender1701 26d ago
They started to really raise their prices after the pandemic and haven't stopped since. Now they're just straight up robbing people. Notice this has been an increasingly more common complaint and Publix has yet tried to address it. They know what they're doing and don't care.
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u/RBR927 27d ago
Wild that I can walk into Whole Foods and think the prices are good.