Colony Publix

[nana13]

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.

[justjim]

Perhaps the new Publix just east of the Rohan Regional will help. Remember Fruitland Park was an addition that was not in the Orginal plans for The Villages. We went to Winn Dixie this week---we intend to go again---it is not the old Winn Dixie of years gone by. Really a nice Supermarket IMHO.

[RickeyD]

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.

Doesn't seem to be affecting new home sales.

[Villager Joyce]

Grand traverse Publix is slammed. They cannot keep up with stock and very very narrow aisles.

[renrod]

I wish I owned just one of these stores. :$::$::$:

[graciegirl]

The Publix on 466 is very busy as well as is Winn Dixie near Lake Sumter Landing.


We are in the midst of the high season and as it's been pointed out, Super Bowl Weekend. This too shall pass.

[Retiring]

Doesn't seem to be affecting new home sales.

Sales are down 12%.


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[Polar Bear]

Sales are down 12%...
Dang Publix.

:icon_bored:

[golf2140]

Don't we hear this story every year at this time !!!!!

[Retiring]

On a personal level the drop is sales has been a good thing. TV Sales is discounting heavily from last years prices. I will be having another meeting with my TV Sales agent next month to discuss some of the more heavily discounted areas. I’ll be able to get a larger home this year than with the same money last year. Luck shines my way on a very very very rare occasion.

[OpusX1]

LOL Down 12 percent but still #1 in the country.

[capecoralbill]

How do we get a Wegman's supermarket down here.?

[Retiring]

LOL Down 12 percent but still #1 in the country.

There aren’t many planned communities 30+ sq miles in area. TV is a big place.

[Bogie Shooter]

Super Bowl shoppers...................

[NYGUY]

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.

You will have the new Publix right down the end of Morse for the next high season, the sky is not falling!!..:pepper2:

[NYGUY]

How do we get a Wegman's supermarket down here.?

You could call Danny Wegman up in Rochester, but it won't do any good. At this point, I hear, they are only about to put their first store in North Carolina. It's a long ways to Florida!!

[Chatbrat]

Its not just Publix-the entire Villages is getting the look of living in a NY Subway during rush hour.--Honestly we've been here almost 5 years and this density crap has got us thinking about getting out of Dodge- Having to wait for 3-4 traffic light changes to make a left turn on to Buena Vista off of 466A-give me a break !!!

[BogeyBoy]

How do we get a Wegman's supermarket down here.?

Okay, here is the story I heard. Wegmans is a family owned store. So is Publix. They kinda drew a north/south line, Wegmans only so far south, Publix only so far north.

[KathieI]

I agree with you Chatbrat, I was on the road all day today from early morning and the traffic was crazy. I was from one end to the other and it didn't matter, everything was totally backed up.

The entrance to Canal Street from Stillwater was back up to the roundabout, so I took off and went the long way.

Turning left onto Morse from 466 was so backed up, I went all the way to 466A just to avoid that turn. At least its less frustrating, especially because I don't mind driving.

If I go to Publix (almost any of them), its either before 9am or after 7pm, just to avoid crowds. Its certainly not the way I planned it when I moved here 7 years ago. Kinda disappointing.

I've thought about relocating but I just don't think i have the energy anymore to take the packing and relocating, so I'll just continue to do things that keep me sane. :rant-rave::cus::MOJE_whot::loco:

[Polar Bear]

Its not just Publix-the entire Villages is getting the look of living in a NY Subway during rush hour...

All credibility officially lost.

[kfierle]

Okay, here is the story I heard. Wegmans is a family owned store. So is Publix. They kinda drew a north/south line, Wegmans only so far south, Publix only so far north.

Yes, Wegmans will not compete with another family owned grocery store chain. As much as I miss shopping at Wegmans and would like one here, I know it will never happen in my lifetime.

[Edjkoz]

I live two minutes from Colony and for the few months of the year when crowding is a problem, I go to Winn Dixie or wait until after 7pm to go to Colony. It's not for a little while, so I don't get too upset

[HimandMe]

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.

Publix on 44 was not empty...the effects of SuperBowl Sunday weekend is in effect on top of the month of February....the busiest tourist month in the State of Florida, not just here....relax....in a few weeks things will calm down a bit....this place is so unique and wonderful everyone wants to be here. I do agree that another supermarket in the Colony-Fruitland Park area would do a booming business right from opening day....an opportunity awaits.

[Bogie Shooter]

Its not just Publix-the entire Villages is getting the look of living in a NY Subway during rush hour.--Honestly we've been here almost 5 years and this density crap has got us thinking about getting out of Dodge- Having to wait for 3-4 traffic light changes to make a left turn on to Buena Vista off of 466A-give me a break !!!

Go for it........................

[Nucky]

How do we get a Wegman's supermarket down here.?

Smart person indeed. Problem solved.:spoken:

[golfing eagles]

Smart person indeed. Problem solved.:spoken:

I've met Danny Wegman, nice guy and shrewd businessman. I doubt he'll bite off more than he can chew. Now with careful planning and a suitable business model for Florida, who knows.

[chuckinca]

U think Publix is crowded now . . . I worked in the main Bradenton store in the fall of 1962 and when the Cuban Missile Crisis hit the fan everything in the store was gone in a few hours.

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[pklein9747]

I live two minutes from Colony and for the few months of the year when crowding is a problem, I go to Winn Dixie or wait until after 7pm to go to Colony. It's not for a little while, so I don't get too upset

Us too! We were at the Colony Publix tonight at 6:30. No problem getting a space for the car, getting a cart, getting around the store or checking out. I'll repeat what many here say, "We're retired. Enjoy life" Why is everyone rushing to the store during the busiest part of the day? The store is open from 7 AM to 9 PM. Go play golf or line dance during the day and shop at night when it is a pleasure :)

[CFrance]

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.
The Publix on 44 is not virtually empty. My husband and I were there and experienced the same thing you did at Colony. Then later he went to Winn Dixie in Pinellas, and that was mobbed too.

It's the Super Bowl, Baby!

[goodtimesintv]

Us too! We were at the Colony Publix tonight at 6:30. No problem getting a space for the car, getting a cart, getting around the store or checking out. I'll repeat what many here say, "We're retired. Enjoy life" Why is everyone rushing to the store during the busiest part of the day? The store is open from 7 AM to 9 PM. Go play golf or line dance during the day and shop at night when it is a pleasure :)

Exactly.

Take a big risk and try something different. Shop in the evening or before 9am.

Another leap: Try Winn-Dixie and Fresh Market.

[NYGUY]

Okay, here is the story I heard. Wegmans is a family owned store. So is Publix. They kinda drew a north/south line, Wegmans only so far south, Publix only so far north.

Interestingly enough, the first Wegmans in North Carolina is supposed to be in the same area as a Publix. The truce may have ended!!

[golfing eagles]

Interestingly enough, the first Wegmans in North Carolina is supposed to be in the same area as a Publix. The truce may have ended!!

I didn't know there were Publix in NC. My son lives near Durham and all the grocery stores are Food Lion and Harris Teeter

Addendum----looked up Publix website---11 stores in NC, 10 in Charlotte area, 1 in Cary

[600th Photo Sq]

Interestingly enough, the first Wegmans in North Carolina is supposed to be in the same area as a Publix. The truce may have ended!!

Actually Publix has ( 11 ) yes eleven Locations in North Carolina, ( 38 ) in Tennessee. The list goes on and on..

So Mr. D. Wegman speaking to The Publix... CEO William Crenshaw ...You speak with Forked Tongue.. Truce over...:$::icon_twisted:

[Bay Kid]

Great business!

[graciegirl]

Great business!


I thank the check out people at Publix all of the time and grab those young people who look like management to tell them what a good job they do. From the pristine carts, to the kindness and patience shown and plus....I LOVE their commercials. I shared the birthday one with our grown granddaughter on Facebook on her birthday.


They do a good job and I vote for them with my grocery dollars, but I like Winn Dixie here too. I love to go grocery shopping. Do NOT shake your head.

[hoganth]

Ditto to all the above comments! :cryin2:

[Bogie Shooter]

169 posts and the same conclusion, change your buying habit and go at a different time. Seems so simple, doesn't it?
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/colony-publix-87338/?highlight=publx

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/publix-packed-71391/?highlight=publx

[bonrich]

This is what I understand about Wegmans not coming to Florida. You have to have a warehouse, supply depot. If you have seen the supply warehouses for WD and Publix you can understand the cost of setting up for business. The further away you are to supply your stores the higher the cost which adds to the retail prices. Once the depot has been built, then comes choosing locations and building retail outlets.
All not chosen lightly.

[KathieI]

I thank the check out people at Publix all of the time and grab those young people who look like management to tell them what a good job they do. From the pristine carts, to the kindness and patience shown and plus....I LOVE their commercials. I shared the birthday one with our grown granddaughter on Facebook on her birthday.


They do a good job and I vote for them with my grocery dollars, but I like Winn Dixie here too. I love to go grocery shopping. Do NOT shake your head.

Oh, I agree, Gracie, Publix has the greatest staff and management. Since developing my serious back issues, the staff goes out of their way to help me and my handicapped ex-husband who shops with me. I can't thank them enough for being alert as to when we have a problem lifting or we get tired. They are super great.

[outlaw]

I never have a problem getting on the executive courses after 6:30PM. Also, try Walmart at 1AM. No problem at all. It's your fault that you are doing things during normal times when it's convenient. And don't forget, there are many ideal parking spaces in the town squares after 9PM. Enjoy!

[bagboy]

169 posts and the same conclusion, change your buying habit and go at a different time. Seems so simple, doesn't it?
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/colony-publix-87338/?highlight=publx

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/publix-packed-71391/?highlight=publx

You'd have thought the lack of parking and shopping carts might have tipped a relatively intelligent person off.

[Bogie Shooter]

Got to agree the worst day in my 7 years of going to Publix at Colony !!!
Ed drops me off out front in golf cart and picks me up, he won't go in their and try to shop with me.
I couldn't move or go any where got what I had to and stood in the longest line and listened to all the complaints, but didn't complain till I got back in the golf cart and I told Ed how bad it was????

What time of day??

[Boomer]

When we return to the land of Kroger, Publix is one of the things I miss about TV.

Kroger is turning into a control-freak company. I do not like their business-model.

Kroger is claiming more and more shelf space for their store brands. -- Not only that, but the label logo on a Kroger store brand has been designed to mimic the real thing. If you are in a hurry, you can easily grab the wrong one. Examples follow............

I know someone whose potato salad was not its same wonderful self because he had grabbed what he thought was Hellman's. He peeled all those potatoes and hard-boiled those eggs and gathered his other ingredients, and in good faith, mixed it all up, only to discover his potato salad just was not right. He was mystified until his wife looked in the refrigerator and there found the smirking jar of Kroger brand mayo in its dark blue and white label, laid out the same way as the long-trusted Hellman's.

And......I caught Mr. Boomer, just in time, when I saw in the cart that he had grabbed something (gasp) in a Charmin disguise. The labels even had the color-coding choices.

I am not harping on store brands in general. I just think Kroger is using gueriilla tactics in marketing their store brand, as they hog more and more shelf space, making it harder to find the tried-and-true.

Yes. I know other stores do this, too, but Kroger is my frame of reference. And now, to heap insult upon injury, Kroger is filling some of their stores half full of furniture and clothes. I do not want to buy a couch at Kroger.

I know this rant is off-topic. And I know Kroger does not care what I think. But I feel better. As I have been typing, I have been working up the courage to go out and about on a bunch of errands, including going to Publix.......but I think I can justify avoiding Colony and go to Spanish Plaines. (Yes. That is how it is spelled.)

Boomer

[DonH57]

When we return to the land of Kroger, Publix is one of the things I miss about TV.

Kroger is turning into a control-freak company. I do not like their business-model.

Kroger is claiming more and more shelf space for their store brands. -- Not only that, but the label logo on a Kroger store brand has been designed to mimic the real thing. If you are in a hurry, you can easily grab the wrong one. Examples follow............

I know someone whose potato salad was not its same wonderful self because he had grabbed what he thought was Hellman's. He peeled all those potatoes and hard-boiled those eggs, and in good faith, mixed it all up, only to discover his potato salad just was not right. He was mystified until his wife looked in the refrigerator and there found the smirking jar of Kroger brand mayo in its dark blue and white label laid out the same way as the long-trusted Hellman's......

And......I caught Mr. Boomer, just in time, when I saw in the cart that he had grabbed something (gasp) in a Charmin disguise. They even had the color-coding choices.

I am not harping on store brands in general. I just think Kroger is using gueriilla tactics in marketing their store brands.

Yes. I know other stores do this, too, but Kroger is my frame of reference. And now, to heap insult upon injury, Kroger is filling some of their stores half full of furniture and clothes. I do not want to buy a couch at Kroger.

I know this rant is off-topic. And I know Kroger does not care what I think. But I feel better. As I have been typing, I have been working up the courage to go out and about on a bunch of errands, including going to Publix.......but I think I can justify avoiding Colony and go to Spanish Plaines. (Yes. That is how it is spelled.)

Boomer

Any store that puts furniture in a store is an instant invitation to nap for me! The living room set up in Sam's, perfect example.:mornincoffee:

[cquick]

I went to Publix yesterday morning, and I thought it was pretty busy, but I didn't have any trouble finding a parking space, but I always park a few aisles away from the entrance. I got a shopping cart from a guy bringing them in from the parking lot. I shopped all over the store. The only big group was near the deli counter.


I will say that they were doing inventory and that might have caused a few problems.

I really think Publix does a great job handling the shoppers.

[njbchbum]

Parking spaces, grocery carts [large and small] and stocked shelves available at Publix and Winn-Dixie on Bichara Blvd [near Spanish Springs]! Or have I just been fortunate at the various times I have shopped those stores? lol After reading the tales of shopping at Colony - grocery or otherwise - am happy to have purchased a home on the historic side! Seems that the toughest part of the shopping trip is crossing 441/27! ;)

[golfing eagles]

This is what I understand about Wegmans not coming to Florida. You have to have a warehouse, supply depot. If you have seen the supply warehouses for WD and Publix you can understand the cost of setting up for business. The further away you are to supply your stores the higher the cost which adds to the retail prices. Once the depot has been built, then comes choosing locations and building retail outlets.
All not chosen lightly.

Yes, but that's the nature of a business. Sales less operations less start up cost = profit. If it is profitable, they may do it. I doubt the cost of a warehouse would be the limiting factor. Add to that Wegman's would blow away the competition down here

[spring_chicken]

169 posts and the same conclusion, change your buying habit and go at a different time. Seems so simple, doesn't it?
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/colony-publix-87338/?highlight=publx

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/publix-packed-71391/?highlight=publx

How many are yours?

[kittygilchrist]

Grateful for another day in paradise.
Trip to Mexico in a few days, will let you know how grocery shopping goes...

[JoMar]

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.

Wow, the extra distance....it is so far.....lol. Colony has been jammed for a couple years....nothing new. You have Winn Dixie in Pinnellas. Publix in Traverse, and a new Publix down from Rohan. Then there are Poblix and Winn Dixie's that are out of the dome. I think that if you want to live here then you need to adjust....you said that no one is in a hurry but it seems that you are or you would take whatever time it takes to find and shop your stores.

[NotGolfer]

'tis the season, as they say! I was in Colony (though not Publix) yesterday and the parking lot was very full...that said though I got an immediate spot right in front of Beall's Outlet. Lady in car in front of me had by-passed it and got mad when I pulled into it. I'm not sure what her issue was as she came around the corner, same as me and I had no problem pulling in.

Was "out and about" midday today and yes there was traffic and loads of folks shopping but one finds the better roads to travel (the ones less traffic on).

I never go to the Publix in Colony to do "big" grocery shopping just because of the volumn of people there. I shop at others within T.V. and haven't had an issue such as was stated here! Forget Aldi on Wednesdays (when their flier comes out)...probably the same for other stores when their ads come out. Shop early or later and it's better!!

We've not gotten to the point of thinking "someplace else" is a better place to live. The Villages has been a great experience for the 6+ yrs we've been here. Traffic?? Try Orlando or any other metro city and re-think that ours is terrible!!

[rexxfan]

Regarding the increased (seasonal and overall) population and the resulting crowding, I have to wonder. Do people really think that by complaining about it here something's going to change? It is what it is. I don't think that suggestions that others leave so that you don't feel crowded are helpful. If it has gotten to the point where you just can't stand it anymore, I respectfully suggest that perhaps its you that needs to move.
--
Bob C

[PattyCakes]

The week before Super Bowl is extremely busy at all Publix Stores. I worked at Mulberry Grove Publix for several years, many of which were in the Deli. Just breathe, shop earlier (most stores open at 7am) or after dinner. Relax. I can assure you all of the Publix associates are doing the very best they can. And Publix Stores are employee owned.

[NYGUY]

....Kroger is claiming more and more shelf space for their store brands....

Boomer

Interesting you should mention that. My niece from Rochester was just here and mentioned that Wegmans was now doing the same thing to excess. She was not happy!!

[Nursebarb1]

We are one of the dreaded snowbirds and shop after 7 pm. Not a problem parking or shopping. Perhaps the volume of motorists and shoppers was also higher today due to the chili cookout at Sumter and the rain.

[Jaggy]

We went to Southern Trace Publix today.. no carts.. parking at a premium.. I thought - uh oh, this will be fun,, but I have to say everyone was in a good mood.. buying their Super Bowl snacks and patiently waiting in line ( which moved at a normal pace).. I didn't do the deli, which looked extremely buzy, but I must say, the experience shopping was not as bad as I had at first impression.I survived and so did husband.. I think you make it grumpy if you go in the store grumpy..

[bagboy]

We went to Southern Trace Publix today.. no carts.. parking at a premium.. I thought - uh oh, this will be fun,, but I have to say everyone was in a good mood.. buying their Super Bowl snacks and patiently waiting in line ( which moved at a normal pace).. I didn't do the deli, which looked extremely buzy, but I must say, the experience shopping was not as bad as I had at first impression.I survived and so did husband.. I think you make it grumpy if you go in the store grumpy..

You handled your visit extremely well, as I think most of us would. And I also think, the "colony" experience described early on was probably more like you described, and not the catastrophe that was implied.

[goodtimesintv]

We are one of the dreaded snowbirds and shop after 7 pm. Not a problem parking or shopping. Perhaps the volume of motorists and shoppers was also higher today due to the chili cookout at Sumter and the rain.

"Dreaded snowbird".... No.

Normal people who can adjust a bit.... YES!

[DonH57]

"Dreaded snowbird".... No.

Normal people who can adjust a bit.... YES!

Despite retirement, some will always remain a slave to the clock.

[Miles42]

It was the same every where. Drove through the parking lot and kept on going. There is nothing I need that bad.LOL

[Jima64]

Despite retirement, some will always remain a slave to the clock.

very true don

[capecoralbill]

I too was up in the Amherst/ Tonawanda area outside of Buffalo this Fall, and noticed all the 'Wegman store brands'. I will not usually buy that junk either. I am disappointed in Wegmans for this strategy. I really hadn't noticed it till NYguy's post above. One more thng to gripe about, want to hear about my Comcast modem slow wifi with no resolution? And now Wegmans, life is hardly worth living. Also the price of laundered and press shirts is too high!!

[joldnol]

The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. .

Traverse Plaza is far from empty.....the best bet is shop after 7 pm

[Shimpy]

Superbowl....Christmas.....Thanksgiving...... You got to expect this heavier traffic in stores. Plan ahead and don't do last minute shopping.

The exception to this would be an approaching hurricane which if, though rare in this part of the state, you ever experienced, is a rush for food and water way exceeding these holidays but thankfully with fewer residents here to compete because it's during he summer .

[joldnol]

Publix has now expanded to Va.

Wikipedia "In February 2016, Publix announced their entry into the Virginia market, with the signing of two store leases, the first in Bristol, Virginia, scheduled to open in late 2016, and the second in metropolitan Richmond, scheduled for 2018"

[joldnol]

Publix prepared to take on new states while defending its home turf | Tampa Bay Times (http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/retail/publix-prepared-to-take-on-new-states-while-defending-its-home-turf/2265099)

[asianthree]

Since we eat late around 8 ish, we usually don't have issues with resturants or going to grocery after dinner. But that's just us, either shop first thing in am or just before close. Gives you less time in store for that impulse buy, and sticking to my list

[Jima64]

Superbowl....Christmas.....Thanksgiving...... You got to expect this heavier traffic in stores. Plan ahead and don't do last minute shopping.

The exception to this would be an approaching hurricane which if, though rare in this part of the state, you ever experienced, is a rush for food and water way exceeding these holidays but thankfully with fewer residents here to compete because it's during he summer .

The day the ads and coupons go into use each week may be busier.

[Shimpy]

The day the ads and coupons go into use each week may be busier.
Thursday usually.