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Originally Posted by neilbcox

Someone mentioned yesterday that Winn Dixie has purchased the Sweat Bay stores in The Villages. Is that fact or just a rumor?

Please say it is not so! We do not need another large chain store which stocks 70% private label!

I think that 70% of any store's inventory being "private label" is an exaggeration. Where did you get that figure?

Did you ever stop to think that some large, major, well-known company makes the foods for each major store's "private label?" Most times private label things are as good or even better than the brand name things you already buy. What is your take on what is wrong with them?

Winn Dixie has been in business since the early 1900s. They have always been known for their meats with very competative prices. So bottom line -- what is your real "beef" with Winn Dixie???

BTW -- it's Sweet Bay, not Sweat Bay! In addition, they still ARE in the Villages. They've opened a new store in Pinellas Plaza.