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Old 09-02-2024, 03:59 PM
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Last I checked, a dozen eggs at Publix was around $6 so not sure what your point is. Prices at all groceries are higher. You know what is responsible, but not allowed to say here.
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You mean monopolies. Basically we have 2 grocery store choices in Florida, Publix and Walmart now that Winn Dixie is gone
No, that's not what I mean. No question that reduced competition leads to higher prices. It's hardly a monopoly, which by definition means only one vendor. Walmart is the largest grocer in the US. You also have Publix, Aldi, Sprouts, Sam's BJ's, and soon Costco. Plus some small independent stores.