Back in 2005 when the gas prices were rapidly rising, Publix prices for rising rapidly also. I stopped the store manager and ask why their prices were so quickly rising? His response was the cost of transportation was going up so quickly! A few years later when the gas prices tumbled quickly I stopped and ask a different store manager since I did not live in the same town why the prices were not falling since the transportation cost should be falling. He really didn't have a answer for me that time! I for one shop strictly on the product I want and the price. I can go into any store and buy just what I think is a good price or the unique product I want. I will not buy additional products if they're overpriced. So right now Publix only has about three items that I cannot get somewhere else so they get my business on those items. Otherwise they are very overpriced compared to several other stores! If you like organic type products go to Gainesville to Luckys market. It's real close to the Trader Joe's store also!
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