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Based upon my experience Publix is a great place to shop. I only go in Wal-Mart when I am too lazy to drive somewhere further.

Publix seems to have products I want to buy, Wal-Mart has the cheapest products from Mexico and China which most people buy, and forces smaller competition out of business. When the competition is gone, you then just raise your prices on your cheap products.

Eventhough Sam is gone, if you knew the history behind how Wal-Mart was started, you would throw up. He had several smaller venture stores by another name, built up cash to invest in his new operation (Wal-Mart), bankrupted his smaller ventures, and began anew with Wal-Mart.

Before anyone tells me I don't know what I am talking about, I will tell you I have friends who's parents small supply business was bankrupted due to the debt owed them when Sam bankrupted his first venture.

It isn't that complicated to do: Partners A+B hire company C. B oversees finances yet over pays company C. Company C does wonderful while partner A+B go bankrupt. Company C now hires Partner B as President/CEO with lots of stock as a hiring bonus.

Happens every day somewhere.
I doubt that Publix will open anything in this area anytime soon but I do think they are looking at the area and will come in the future. As for talking to Publix they will never give out their plans or intentions until they have land purchased so that they can potentially get a better deal, or so I hear.
My sister-in-law's dad's girlfriend works at Publix--obviously a great place to work with excellent benefits. She is always singing their praises and telling us how great they treat their employees. Plus their deli selections are delish! She always brings us some of their mango key lime pies, key lime pies, and Mediterranean roasted chicken from their deli/bakery when they come for a visit.

Wish we would get some new places to grocery shop in the area!
Don't know if y'all saw the Sunday article in the Times Daily about potential growth in the area and mentioned that Publix will be making a decision about coming into the Florence area in the coming month/weeks. Two locations were mentioned in the Times Daily Article.

Location #1 - Old SteinMart store ( also old FoodMaxx) in K-Mart Shopping center

Location #2 - Darby Drive & Cox Creek rd.

Time will tell Smiler

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