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[Beukeboom]

unc81, on Feb 8 2009, 07:38 PM, said:

The Atlanta-area stores are at least comparable to the stores here in Florida. In fact, some of the newer stores in upscale suburbs are even nicer than the Tallahassee stores. I used to shop at the Stockbridge, McDonough, and Macon Publix stores.

I do wish that Kroger had a presence in this market. Again, their upscale and larger stores were very nice. Kroger's prices seemed a little better than Publix. Kroger's fruit cakes were awesome.

A Trader Joe's would also be a good addition.

I miss Bruno's, an Alabama-based company. They downsized not soon after expanding into Tallahassee many years ago and have never recovered. They still are in operation but in a much small capacity mostly in Alabama. Another company, Rouse's is another I hope makes it's way to Florida. It's a Louisiana based company that is slowly moving eastward and westward with new stores. When I visited my mother-in-law, I shopped at one in Gulfport for the first time and was mightly impressed. They carry a large variey but specialize in Louisiana-based products so someone likes cajun and creole foods, Rouse's definitely is one to check out. They have relatively recently expanded into Mississippi and Texas.

[mracca]

There is work going on inside the Albertsons on Mahan.  And they are contemplating on putting in a Publix Liquor store.  Now I can get my "Green" healthy food and not feel as guilty when I make my Liquor store run next door.

FYI. Albertsons has also sold 25 of its Albertsons Gas Stations throughout Florida as well

[poonther]

mracca, on Feb 11 2009, 10:58 AM, said:

There is work going on inside the Albertsons on Mahan. And they are contemplating on putting in a Publix Liquor store. Now I can get my "Green" healthy food and not feel as guilty when I make my Liquor store run next door.

FYI. Albertsons has also sold 25 of its Albertsons Gas Stations throughout Florida as well

Albertsons on Mahan?  You sure you didn't type this after returning from the Publix liquor store?

[poonther]

I was in South FL last week, Boca Raton to be exact and in one night I visited Whole Foods and Publix's new Greenwise store.  First I went to Whole Foods to grab some dinner from the salad/hot bar and to get some snacks for my stay and to buy some dry goods to bring back home.  Then after that visit I needed to stop by CVS on the way to the hotel.  Right next to the CVS was the Publix Greenwise store, so I decided to pop in to see what it is all about.  I think this store is only one of 3 Greenwise stores so far?  Anyway, I must say this Greenwise store is the first venture that Publix has done that I'm a little disappointed in.  After just leaving a super packed w/people Whole Foods, this store was dead and empty and I understand why.  It isn't nearly as nice and doesn't have the selection that Whole Foods does IMHO.  The Greenwise store was more a mix of a Publix and a Fresh Market in appearance.  Their food bars and deli/bakery weren't as nice as Whole Foods either.  Many of the products on the shelf you could get at your regular Publix.  To me, the difference in Whole Foods and Greenwise is the same difference between Publix and Winn-Dixie.  I had high hopes for a Greenwise store, but now after this same day comparison, I wish our Albertson's was going to be a Whole Foods and not a Greenwise.  Maybe things will change w/Greenwise as they expand them.

Of course I'm the guy who isn't wild about Five Guys either.  After eating at In-n-Out burger out West several times, I wasn't overly impressed w/a visit to Five Guys.  It seems they sort of stole the concept from In-n-Out anyway.

[Beukeboom]

poonther, on Mar 3 2009, 11:30 AM, said:

I was in South FL last week, Boca Raton to be exact and in one night I visited Whole Foods and Publix's new Greenwise store. First I went to Whole Foods to grab some dinner from the salad/hot bar and to get some snacks for my stay and to buy some dry goods to bring back home. Then after that visit I needed to stop by CVS on the way to the hotel. Right next to the CVS was the Publix Greenwise store, so I decided to pop in to see what it is all about. I think this store is only one of 3 Greenwise stores so far? Anyway, I must say this Greenwise store is the first venture that Publix has done that I'm a little disappointed in. After just leaving a super packed w/people Whole Foods, this store was dead and empty and I understand why. It isn't nearly as nice and doesn't have the selection that Whole Foods does IMHO. The Greenwise store was more a mix of a Publix and a Fresh Market in appearance. Their food bars and deli/bakery weren't as nice as Whole Foods either. Many of the products on the shelf you could get at your regular Publix. To me, the difference in Whole Foods and Greenwise is the same difference between Publix and Winn-Dixie. I had high hopes for a Greenwise store, but now after this same day comparison, I wish our Albertson's was going to be a Whole Foods and not a Greenwise. Maybe things will change w/Greenwise as they expand them.

Of course I'm the guy who isn't wild about Five Guys either. After eating at In-n-Out burger out West several times, I wasn't overly impressed w/a visit to Five Guys. It seems they sort of stole the concept from In-n-Out anyway.

It also seems that whatever activity that was going on at the old Albertson's on North Monroe has ceased. I'm beginning to think that Publix may have rethought their original decision to turn it into a Greenwise store due to the bad economy. What they do with it remains a mystery. I would not be surprised if it remains an empty building for a long time.

[poonther]

Beukeboom, on Mar 3 2009, 12:48 PM, said:

It also seems that whatever activity that was going on at the old Albertson's on North Monroe has ceased. I'm beginning to think that Publix may have rethought their original decision to turn it into a Greenwise store due to the bad economy. What they do with it remains a mystery. I would not be surprised if it remains an empty building for a long time.

I tend to agree w/you B'boom.  I think eventually we'll get a Greenwise store there, but not for a few years and sadly that vacant big box will just sit there.  That is if Publix doesn't scrap their Greenwise expansion due to the poor economy and their poor performance based on my comparison last week.  As a Publix shopper and fan, I'm sad to make my report about Greenwise.  But when every checkout line at Whole Foods is open and packed 3 deep and then 15 minutes later at Greenwise they have only one checkout line open and one person in line, I think that does speak volumes......