I do really like Publix, but we do more spur of the moment shopping than "make a list and check it twice" type shopping. We stop at the closest Publix when out running errands and the ONLY complaint that I have is that each store is laid out entirely differently. We end up getting lots of extra steps on our Fit Bits trying to find item X which is located somewhere different in each and every store.
It seems to me that if the items were stocked in some kind of consistent order in every store, it would be easier for shoppers and for employees, or "associates" who move from one store to another.
I have to mentally think " Ok, I'm in the Colony store, so they stock item X near produce", or "This is the 44 store, so item X is stocked near the yogurt", or "Dang, this is the Spanish Springs store so item X is near bottled water". It is really a guessing game.
BUT, that is my ONLY complaint. Customer service is excellent, the stores are clean, prices are fair, especially with the BOGOs, they carry quality produce and meats, and a good assortment of everything else.
I guess the "treasure hunt" we go through at different locations will keep our minds sharp. Right??
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