San Marco Publix on ice!

[copperfiend]

It is like they have surrendered to Publix always

Yeah, and Albertson WAS once the top grocer; WD is not relinquishing; They are being smart; Time WILL come for a WD expansion. Publics success will not overpower W/D at all. Publics is getting passed by W/D for looks, and prices and Wal-Mart is already ahead of them, so it's not all roses for Publics. lets see if times get rough at Publics will they survive; WD already has.

Publix is getting passed by WD for looks? Care to explain?

[I-10east]

^^You go inside of a Publics, then go to a remodeled WD, and you tell me! Please don't be one of these "Publix invented ev'rything concerning grocers" type peeps; Be objective; If you still think that Publix looks better than a remodeled WD from the inside, than that's your opinion; They are MANY that disagree, and some that will agree with ya.

Publix's bright white, and toothpaste aquafresh scheme is a lil' played, compared to WD's vivid beautiful colors and toned down old skool lighting, don't ya think Copper?

[BridgeTroll]

^^You go inside of a Publics, then go to a remodeled WD, and you tell me! Please don't be one of these "Publix invented ev'rything concerning grocers" type peeps; Be objective; If you still think that Publix looks better than a remodeled WD from the inside, than that's your opinion; They are MANY that disagree, and some that will agree with ya.

I'm guessing you or a family member works for W/D...

[I-10east]

^^^No, YOU have a family member that works for Publics.

Publix gotta do somethin' about that stupid color scheme! WD HAS passed them. WD has a cult following; Publix is a wanna-be bully on the block, but WD WILL ALWAYS BE A DUVAL COUNTY STORE!!!They are getting better all of the time.

BTW WD has the hottie Nancy Atlas as a singer for them.

[copperfiend]

^^^No, YOU have a family member that works for Publics.

Publix gotta do somethin' about that stupid color scheme! WD HAS passed them. WD has a cult following; Publix is a wanna-be bully on the block, but WD WILL ALWAYS BE A DUVAL COUNTY STORE!!!They are getting better all of the time.

BTW WD has the hottie Nancy Atlas as a singer for them.

I go to the WD on Baymeadows/9A when I need to go shopping past 10. It's clean and the people are nice but I prefer Publix. And Publix has changed their color scheme. They also changed their uniforms.

And yes, I do have Publix stock.

[BridgeTroll]

^^^No, YOU have a family member that works for Publics.

Publix gotta do somethin' about that stupid color scheme! WD HAS passed them. WD has a cult following; Publix is a wanna-be bully on the block, but WD WILL ALWAYS BE A DUVAL COUNTY STORE!!!They are getting better all of the time.

BTW WD has the hottie Nancy Atlas as a singer for them.

I havent expressed an interest one way or another... while you are clearly a HUGE advocate for W/D.  I am sure I was not the only one wondering if there was a connection...

[I-10east]

Thanks Tufsu, and RiversideGator. The W/D on Normandy near FYE might be the best one; It even rivals the DT locaton, and it's bigger!!!!Anyone who shops at Publics are NOT true Duvallers; Publics is an overrated, high-priced, too bright, wanna-be Wal-Mart with those "beautiful" white trusses, and it's boxy set-up; I'll past by forty Publics to get to definitely W/D, Food Lion, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, definitely NAS Jax's commissary, Save A Lot, Save Rite, Piggly Wiggly in South GA, and on, and on. I WILL NEVER SHOP AT PUBLICS; I'D RATHER DIE!!!!!!!!I HATE PUBLICS; Just in case yall didn't realize that.

I was recently in NY on the 5th on this month; On the hip-hop station HOT97 in NYC, Lil' Wanye, and T-Pain's rap song "Got Money" interlude's with "I need a Winn-Dixie grocery bag full of money right now to the VIP section" That song plays in NYC!!!!!!It also plays on our local 93.3, and all over the country!!!!They didn't mention Publics. "Because of Winn-Dixie" is a movie, not because of "you know who"; W/D has Chef Roberts; Who in the hell is Publics' chef? W-D is an old powerhouse; Publics is a 'fly-by-night' compared to W/D. I believe that "certain" type of "rich" to "middle-class" peeps shop at Publics because they "feel safe"; Their wallets aren't safe though. W/D has ALL people there; Rich, poor, black, white, Asian, Hispanic; ALL PEOPLE come to W/D!!!Go W/D; It WILL eventually surpass Publics once and for all!  

BTW RiversideGator, I agree that the W/D in Venetia is nice, and it's BETTER than any dumb, overrated Publics; Publics, "Where shopping is a displeasure". I'd love to see a W/D commercial "dissin" Publics.    

Hey, I quoted myself. Didn't I tell the truth from the other page? I'm no advocate, just a savvy shopper. Publics......HOAT, HOAT, HOAT!!!!!(three BARF sounds)

[jaxlore]

I have had way to many bad experiences at WD my wife prohibits me from going there. The prices are good though. But Publix has me with the organic-vegetarian section. But I try to visit Grass Roots or Native Sun when I can afford it, like to supporting the local shops.

[I-10east]

I have NO interest in organic food; MOST African-Americans don't. Publics has an okay deli, but if I wanna REAL sandwich, I'd go to LUBI'S or FIREHOUSE, or SUBWAY, or Larry's Giant Subs, or Quizno's, not Publics.

[stephElf]

I have NO interest in organic food; MOST African-Americans don't. Publics has an okay deli, but if I wanna REAL sandwich, I'd go to LUBI'S or FIREHOUSE, or SUBWAY, or Larry's Giant Subs, or Quizno's, not Publics.

HA! Subway is a REAL sub?  Their cold cuts are disgusting.  Sure if you cover them up with bread, veggies and sauce/ dressing it's edible... but try tasting their turkey or ham solo, you will probably gag.

If there is nothing else around but McD's and I am trying to not eat horribly, I will grab a turkey on wheat from there... but come on, Subway for a delicious sub? no freaking way...

[Captain Zissou]

I would say publix provides a better quality sub than Subway and Lubi's and is debatable on the rest. The quality of meat is up there with Larry's and the service is better than everyone.  Point me to a sub that is better than the Publix Chicken Finger Sub with honey mustard and maybe I'll change my mind.

[nicktooch]

i love a good "$5 footlong" when i'm around a subway, but I'd have to agree that Publix has a great fresh sub...and their sushi is very good as well.  but i'm on the fence because i'll do a major monthly food shop at Winn-Dixie over any other supermarket, simply because you get more for your money.  Publix just started doing "buy one get one free" and i'm sure they've noticed a surge in business because they haven't stoppped the program, even though i think it was slated for a promo period.  I always knew that going to Publix could add a sum of money to your balance at check-out, but you pay for waht you get in freshness.  All in all, WD is best for me economically and still has a great quality of product; Publix is nice if i have to pick something up after work on my way home from the SJTC.

[JeffreyS]

It is Ok to have two grocery chains in Jax. Publix has forced W.D to improve and improve it has.  We should always play one against the other for our benefit.

[RiversideGator]

I have had way to many bad experiences at WD my wife prohibits me from going there. The prices are good though. But Publix has me with the organic-vegetarian section. But I try to visit Grass Roots or Native Sun when I can afford it, like to supporting the local shops.

Winn-Dixie has a large organic selection now.  Check out the W-D on Roosevelt. 

And no, I have no business interest in Winn-Dixie.  I just like to see local companies do well and I really do think they have greatly improved their stores.