Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores

[laryb]

I wonder what that does to the planned Winn Dixie on Micro RaceTrack Rd? Hate to see another option lost, even though I do like
Aldi's.
Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here'''s what that means (https://www.fox13news.com/news/aldi-is-buying-this-florida-based-grocery-store)

[Djean1981]

This is great news. We always shop at Aldi first to save lots of $$. Then, if needed, we run into Publix if we couldn't find something on our list.

Aldi to buy Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket; adds 400 grocery stores (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2023/08/16/aldi-winn-dixie-harveys-supermarket-deal/70602184007/)

[Rainger99]

As far as I can tell, they are keeping the Winn-Dixies as Winn-Dixies so it does not appear to impact the public.

Aldi said after the sale it plans to operate Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket under their brand names, but said it would evaluate each location and may decide to convert some locations into the Aldi store format.

[retiredguy123]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

[Michael G.]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

Then you must love going to Walmart. :boom:

[LuvNH]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.That cart thing is something I always liked about Aldi's. Keeps the parking lot tidy and neat.

[retiredguy123]

Then you must love going to Walmart. :boom:
I don't like Walmart because they don't stock the same products consistently. I tried to save money at Walmart over Publix on roasted chickens, but I found out that half the time I would go there, they had no chickens. Now, my main go to store is Publix. Occasionally, I go to Winn Dixie. Never Walmart or Aldis. I went to Sprouts a few times until they started charging for reusable plastic bags. That was enough to lose my business.

[JSR22]

Then you must love going to Walmart. :boom:

Love Fresh Market, Publix and Sprouts. Went to Aldi's once and left without buying anything.

[New Englander]

That cart thing is something I always liked about Aldi's. Keeps the parking lot tidy and neat.

:agree:

[Fredster]

That cart thing is something I always liked about Aldi's. Keeps the parking lot tidy and neat.

It does that, and often you can pass on a cart (no charge),
and make someone smile! 😀

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Then you must love going to Walmart. :boom:

Walmart is too far away from Marsh Bend to even be a consideration. Don't like Walmart anyway, trying to be everything to everybody, and seldom works for us. .

Winn Dixie purchase is a cheap way to get land and buildings to expand. .
Build versus buy financial decision. .

Minimal impact except for potentially a better offerings at Winn Dixie.

[golfing eagles]

Aldi's and Winn-Dixie---sounds like a match made in heaven :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[LuvNH]

It does that, and often you can pass on a cart (no charge),
and make someone smile! 😀

You must be a very nice person. I have been given a cart and then passed it on,gives much pleasure to both the giver and the receiver.

[tophcfa]

Aldi's and Winn-Dixie---sounds like a match made in heaven :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Two stores we don’t like much merge, highly unlikely the surviving entity will be any better.

[kkingston57]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

It is annoying but 1 purchase at Aldi saves a lot more than .25

[kkingston57]

That cart thing is something I always liked about Aldi's. Keeps the parking lot tidy and neat.

Have seen a cart roll and hit and damage a car. More damage than .25

[Stu from NYC]

It is annoying but 1 purchase at Aldi saves a lot more than .25

We got used to it and does not bother me anymore

[asianthree]

Have seen a cart roll and hit and damage a car. More damage than .25

Please just came out of Blue Fin for lunch, and have a huge ding with chunk of paint gone on my door…No grocery cart involved

[kkingston57]

Two stores we don’t like much merge, highly unlikely the surviving entity will be any better.

We all have choices in life. Walk out of Aldi and pay 25-30% less than Publix. Some items are 50% less.

[Topspinmo]

IMO that’s bad investment. Aldi’s model successful , WD IMO not win win situation, will be competing directly with Walmart. Walmart drove IMO at least 70% of grocery stores chains and mom and pop stores out of business. Even drove likes like Kmart into ground not mention dozens more.

[Topspinmo]

We all have choices in life. Walk out of Aldi and pay 25-30% less than Publix. Some items are 50% less.

You can walk out of any store and pay less than Publix. IMO Publix is convenient store when I’m too lazy to go elsewhere.

[Fredster]

IMO that’s bad investment. Aldi’s model successful , WD IMO not win win situation, will be competing directly with Walmart. Walmart drove IMO at least 70% of grocery stores chains and mom and pop stores out of business. Even drove likes like Kmart into ground not mention dozens more.

I’ve always felt Winn Dixies were not very well run,
I think that will change!

[Michael G.]

We all have choices in life. Walk out of Aldi and pay 25-30% less than Publix. Some items are 50% less.

Amen to that!
There's got to be a lot of wealthy people around when it comes to grocery shopping.

My neighbors wife loves to be waited on by people packing her grocery's,
and she always goes to Publix for the love I guess.

[Djean1981]

Hope so!

[Djean1981]

I love that. We keep our Aldi quarter and Aldi bags in our car.

[HIgolfers]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

I’d rather carry a quarter around and have a cart at store entrance than have to search the parking lot for a small cart (like at Walmart).

[RPDaly]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

It's a German thing

[shut the front door]

I’d rather carry a quarter around and have a cart at store entrance than have to search the parking lot for a small cart (like at Walmart).

Or have to find a cart corral to put the cart in afterwards! I've always gotten a chuckle over people ****ing and moaning over a quarter. It actually turns out to be way more convenient because I always have someone get my cart before I've finished unloading into the car. It's way easier than looking for a cart corral, but some folks just gotta find a reason to whine.

[LuvNH]

I think the choices in TV are excellent. I am a feeler, toucher shopper. I like certain items in certain stores. When I am in LSL I go into WD to buy fresh fruit on sale and I LOVE their homemade coleslaw, also their fish is excellent. I like Publix deli, produce and bread. I like dairy in Aldi's and they have some great imported from France frozen deserts. There is something for everyone.

I am in NH right now and we have a variety of choices, but the stores are much further apart, so I am more inclined to shop Market Basket on a regular basis.

We really have incredible access to food wherever we live.

[Stu from NYC]

IMO that’s bad investment. Aldi’s model successful , WD IMO not win win situation, will be competing directly with Walmart. Walmart drove IMO at least 70% of grocery stores chains and mom and pop stores out of business. Even drove likes like Kmart into ground not mention dozens more.


Presumably Aldi management far superior to Winn Dixie so changes will be coming to improve the stores

[MrChip72]

IMO that’s bad investment. Aldi’s model successful , WD IMO not win win situation, will be competing directly with Walmart. Walmart drove IMO at least 70% of grocery stores chains and mom and pop stores out of business. Even drove likes like Kmart into ground not mention dozens more.

Aldi is a successful multinational company that adapts its stores and offerings to each different country/region. I wouldn't put them in the same category as a mom and pop store or Kmart, which was poorly run for several decades.

Half the stuff that they sell at Aldi are not sold at the same level of quality in Walmart. The prices may be about the same, but why pay the same price at Walmart for the below average quality vs reasonable quality?

I think this will be a great move for Aldi. I'm not rich enough to shop at Publix every time.

[Rwirish]

Everything is to far from Marsh Bend.

Hard to beat Walmart for prices.

[Captainpd]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.
See you, goodbye.

[Captainpd]

I’ve always felt Winn Dixies were not very well run,
I think that will change!

So what that even mean?. No one forces you to go to WD. Overpriced Publix is always an option

[TeresaA]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

You get your 25 cents back. I think it’s genius. Keeps people from leaving their carts all over the parking lot. I keep one quarter in my console & I’m never without a cart

[Fredster]

So what that even mean?. No one forces you to go to WD. Overpriced Publix is always an option

It means it’s the impression I get when I have shopped at Winn Dixie,
which is only my opinion.
And this thread is about Aldi taking over WD.
Of course you’re entitled to your opinion of Publix

[Two Bills]

See you, goodbye.

So what that even mean?. No one forces you to go to WD. Overpriced Publix is always an option

Raw lemons for breakfast again?

[swooner]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.
Sure does keep you from leaving your cart in the parking lot though, doesn't it.

[skippy05]

I hate Aldis. No selection of brands. Off brands that taste like crap, galore. No bags. Meat looks weird...dark red vacuum packed. Preportioned produce no option to buy singles. It sucks.

[GizmoWhiskers]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.
Keep a quarter in your car. Most people I encounter in "the Friendliest Town" pay it forward as you are coming and going so you never have to deal with it which is pretty nice. I will offer the quarter and they pass so I pass as well. Oh, and remember to bring bags lol.

[Two Bills]

I bet the ones moaning the most about rising prices and inflation all shop at Publix.
Aldi shoppers doing very nicely thank you very much!

[Djean1981]

It keeps the parking lot clear of carts, unlike Walmart..

[GizmoWhiskers]

Love Fresh Market, Publix and Sprouts. Went to Aldi's once and left without buying anything.
Sprouts was an interesting visit but $2 more for milk? Take that back to CA, that won't fly for homegrown FL lovers of Winn Dixie.

[golfing eagles]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

Sure does keep you from leaving your cart in the parking lot though, doesn't it.

I've never shopped at Aldi's, and probably never will, but I gather that they take a $0.25 "deposit" to use a shopping cart?????

I always return my cart, but if I ever went to Aldi's and they treated me like a child demanding a "shopping cart deposit", I'd go passive-aggressive and leave their cart in the lot, hoping it would cost them more than a quarter to retrieve it. In fact, when minimum wage goes to $15/ hr = $0.25/minute, I'll bet it will take an employee more than 1 minute to retrieve it, especially considering how far away I would leave it. But that's just another reason I won't be shopping at Aldis

[ithos]

It keeps the parking lot clear of carts, unlike Walmart..

If you need a cart to shop then 25 cents would be trivial compared to the amount that was saved. The quarter isn't worth the minor hassle to retrieve it. Be a rebel. Just leave it inside the cart storage area.

[ROCKETMAN]

Will take a while before we get details. The one place I see aldi taking over a Winn Dixie is sumter landing store. Not a aldi store close to that one. My wife works at Winn Dixie but aldi store on 466a to close to that one.

[Two Bills]

I've never shopped at Aldi's, and probably never will, but I gather that they take a $0.25 "deposit" to use a shopping cart?????

I always return my cart, but if I ever went to Aldi's and they treated me like a child demanding a "shopping cart deposit", I'd go passive-aggressive and leave their cart in the lot, hoping it would cost them more than a quarter to retrieve it. In fact, when minimum wage goes to $15/ hr = $0.25/minute, I'll bet it will take an employee more than 1 minute to retrieve it, especially considering how far away I would leave it. But that's just another reason I won't be shopping at Aldis

That's a bit petty.
Aldi are smart and need one less employee to gather the wayward carts.
I have no idea of Aldis wage structure in US. but in UK they are the best paying grocery chain.
That includes the 'posh' stores similar to Publix, where many shop to pay higher prices for the same food.:)

[Bob.Betty]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

EVERY grocery store (and every other store that offers carts) should instill this policy. There is nothing worse than stray carts in the parking lot, especially when they are up against my car.

[golfing eagles]

That's a bit petty.
Aldi are smart and need one less employee to gather the wayward carts.
I have no idea of Aldis wage structure in US. but in UK they are the best paying grocery chain.
That includes the 'posh' stores similar to Publix, where many shop to pay higher prices for the same food.:)

Perhaps, but IMHO, requiring a shopping cart deposit is "petty". Plus, how many quarters do they need to gain to offset the loss of each customer????

[golfing eagles]

EVERY grocery store (and every other store that offers carts) should instill this policy. There is nothing worse than stray carts in the parking lot, especially when they are up against my car.

My point is that people should be returning their carts regardless. Those that don't are probably just going to forfeit their quarter. If they want to put teeth into the policy, they should require a $100 deposit.

[Two Bills]

Perhaps, but IMHO, requiring a shopping cart deposit is "petty". Plus, how many quarters do they need to gain to offset the loss of each customer????

Your quarter is returned for good behavior.
Actually the US. gets a good deal.
Our carts require a £1 coin, which at today's ex-rate is a $1.28.
Oy Vey!

[Paula]

Apparently those who are complaining about a cart deposit have never shopped in Europe. It's standard operating procedure there, and it works, with no complaints.

[JMintzer]

This thread reads like the North/South of 44 threads... Very entertaining!

[KenLee100]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

Song by Travis Tritt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ebiwO4O70

:)

[Chi-Town]

It seems that most posts are about the Aldis 25 cent cart return policy. I can understand that as there is little to say about its selection and quality. I'd rather drive to Sav A Lot than any Aldis.

[asianthree]

So WD name isn’t going to change..just the owner. That said, do you buy name brand frozen, cereal, baking products, canned?

Wonder if the big change, will slowly watch name brand items disappear in WD, and Aldi brand take over. They make more money, and force you to do so, or just don’t shop there.

Have only been in Aldi once, since we buy very little processed food, it’s not the food or brand I want in my pantry.

As far as fresh, I found Aldi, fruit or veggies, perish quickly next to other fruit or veggies purchased elsewhere (yes I did a comparison, that was the reason, I only went to Aldi once)

[phylt]

Yes please! All the Aldis Haters and assumers-that-it-COSTS-.25 for a cart - Kep going down to Publix and others. There are some who 'look down' to folks who shop at Aldis. That's just fine.

We will continue to use Aldis as our #1 stop for groceries. Snooties go elsewhere.

[Topspinmo]

Aldi is a successful multinational company that adapts its stores and offerings to each different country/region. I wouldn't put them in the same category as a mom and pop store or Kmart, which was poorly run for several decades.

Half the stuff that they sell at Aldi are not sold at the same level of quality in Walmart. The prices may be about the same, but why pay the same price at Walmart for the below average quality vs reasonable quality?

I think this will be a great move for Aldi. I'm not rich enough to shop at Publix every time.

We all know Publix is way over the top over priced, but you pay for convenience.


Actually I was referring to WD not Aldi’s. Aldi’s what I seen full of off cheap brands displayed like Sams club in bulk. Most are not same level of Walmart that offers main brands. I can remember WD in last 70’s having financial problems and several times after. If they supply WD’s with off brand of Aldi’s IMO it’s lose lose situation.
To each their own.

[Topspinmo]

Yes please! All the Aldis Haters and assumers-that-it-COSTS-.25 for a cart - Kep going down to Publix and others. There are some who 'look down' to folks who shop at Aldis. That's just fine.

We will continue to use Aldis as our #1 stop for groceries. Snooties go elsewhere.


The 25 cent cart thing is to get you to take your cart back. Naturally most shoppers shopping there will do that cause well they are shopping there. IMO it should be dollar at every store. Maybe that would motivate all shoppers to return carts in proper place. But, they’re always the privileged that won’t do at any cost.

[coffeebean]

I hate Aldis. No selection of brands. Off brands that taste like crap, galore. No bags. Meat looks weird...dark red vacuum packed. Preportioned produce no option to buy singles. It sucks.

I tend to agree with you. I've always thought of Aldi as a dollar store for food. They do have a nice box of assorted crackers though. Have to give them that.

[coffeebean]

EVERY grocery store (and every other store that offers carts) should instill this policy. There is nothing worse than stray carts in the parking lot, especially when they are up against my car.

Retrieving grocery carts is job security for Publix employees. There always seems to be someone making the shopping cart rounds. They retrieve them from the cart corrals and always grab the carts that are left in the lot.

Publix offers great customer service. What other store dries their grocery carts with a leaf blower when it is raining? I've never seen any other store do that.

[Stu from NYC]

Retrieving grocery carts is job security for Publix employees. There always seems to be someone making the shopping cart rounds. They retrieve them from the cart corrals and always grab the carts that are left in the lot.

Publix offers great customer service. What other store dries their grocery carts with a leaf blower when it is raining? I've never seen any other store do that.

You do get to pay extra for that service. IMHO normally we do not need that so why pay for it.

[JGibson]

After doing some research on Aldi's I won't be a customer as I don't support their business ideologies.

It's a shame corporations have been strong armed into adopting certain businesses practices.

[coffeebean]

You do get to pay extra for that service. IMHO normally we do not need that so why pay for it.
I guess the old saying, "You get what you pay for" is quite true.

[airstreamingypsy]

Apparently those who are complaining about a cart deposit have never shopped in Europe. It's standard operating procedure there, and it works, with no complaints.

Europe? Those who are complaining have never shopped at Aldi.

[DAVES]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

Freedom of choice. That cart rental, I think deposit is more descriptive as you get it back when you return the cart. It seems to work well. You do not come back to your car and find people have abandoned carts expecting someone to clean up after them.
Alidis is lean and so can be cheaper. They do not supply bags unless you pay for them.

[Regorp]

I wonder what that does to the planned Winn Dixie on Micro RaceTrack Rd? Hate to see another option lost, even though I do like
Aldi's.
Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here'''s what that means (https://www.fox13news.com/news/aldi-is-buying-this-florida-based-grocery-store)

Where??

[ron32162]

Over 25 cent? Stop embarrassing yourself

[retiredguy123]

Where??
At the northeastern corner of Micro Racetrack Rd and Rt 466A.

[paulajr]

Do some research.
Aldi beef is all sourced from LOCAL farms…
Meat is fresh and reasonably priced. Cheese selections and quality are second to none.
Sounds like someone got scared of “different” things and didn’t shop long enough to find the gems. Frozen Scallops and Tuna that can’t be beat…

I hate Aldis. No selection of brands. Off brands that taste like crap, galore. No bags. Meat looks weird...dark red vacuum packed. Preportioned produce no option to buy singles. It sucks.

[paulajr]

I don’t remember the details, but I DO remember when Aldi was looking to hire, I mentioned that I was surprised how high their wages were!


QUOTE=Two Bills;2246520]That's a bit petty.
Aldi are smart and need one less employee to gather the wayward carts.
I have no idea of Aldis wage structure in US. but in UK they are the best paying grocery chain.
That includes the 'posh' stores similar to Publix, where many shop to pay higher prices for the same food.:)[/QUOTE]

[Laker14]

After doing some research on Aldi's I won't be a customer as I don't support their business ideologies.

It's a shame corporations have been strong armed into adopting certain businesses practices.

What are the ideologies of which you disapprove?
Who is strong-arming them?

what is your source for this information?

[Rowerchick]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

That’s pretty sad when 25 cents is your determining factor

[bobmarc]

Wow...we have quite a few snooty, uppity folks on this site. I can see them looking down their nose at me right now.

[Haole boy]

Hopefully they"ll fire the idiot twins.

[Cybersprings]

I've never shopped at Aldi's, and probably never will, but I gather that they take a $0.25 "deposit" to use a shopping cart?????

I always return my cart, but if I ever went to Aldi's and they treated me like a child demanding a "shopping cart deposit", I'd go passive-aggressive and leave their cart in the lot, hoping it would cost them more than a quarter to retrieve it. In fact, when minimum wage goes to $15/ hr = $0.25/minute, I'll bet it will take an employee more than 1 minute to retrieve it, especially considering how far away I would leave it. But that's just another reason I won't be shopping at Aldis

Doesn't surprise me in the least.

[Dsritchey]

I love the cart idea. You get your quarter back when you return your cart and then your car won’t get dinged by carts left in the parking lot. But I can see why lazy people don’t like the idea because they are the same people who won’t walk their cart over to the cart stalls at Publix after they put their groceries in their car.

[bcsnave]

I love the cart idea. You get your quarter back when you return your cart and then your car won’t get dinged by carts left in the parking lot. But I can see why lazy people don’t like the idea because they are the same people who won’t walk their cart over to the cart stalls at Publix after they put their groceries in their car.

AGREED ...I am so tired of lazy people that ca not or will not return their carts

[bcsnave]

What are the ideologies of which you disapprove?
Who is strong-arming them?

what is your source for this information?

I do not know or can speak to the OP post but perhaps he is referencing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | ALDI US (https://corporate.aldi.us/en/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

With all of the DEI talk these days there certainly is an Unconscious Bias towards being a Hetero sexual Caucasian as somehow bad. I don't understand that. It has somehow morphed in "Equity" a factor not hard work.

Maybe these characters are the strong arm. Larry Fink, Robert S. Kapito, Susan Wagner, Barbara Novick, Ben Golub, Hugh Frater, Ralph Schlosstein, and Keith Anderson

[ThirdOfFive]

Retrieving grocery carts is job security for Publix employees. There always seems to be someone making the shopping cart rounds. They retrieve them from the cart corrals and always grab the carts that are left in the lot.

Publix offers great customer service. What other store dries their grocery carts with a leaf blower when it is raining? I've never seen any other store do that.
Publix does cost more—though not always. Now and again you can find a crazy deal like ribeye steaks for $7.99 a pound, or those long plastic-wrapped English (I think…) cucumbers for 59 cents each. And Publix stuff IS consistently high-quality pretty much across-the-board. What sets them apart though IMO is the quality of their service. Go to Wal-Mart and ask an “associate” where to find a certain item and you’re apt to get a vacant look in response followed by a vague reference to “over that way” or some such. Once, I had an associate just point. Ask the same question of a Publix worker and they’ll take you right to the item.

[golfing eagles]

Apparently those who are complaining about a cart deposit have never shopped in Europe. It's standard operating procedure there, and it works, with no complaints.

Yep, just what we need----another way to follow Europe on the path to destruction. Can anyone spell G-R-E-E-C-E???

[Pugchief]

I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that the 0.25 cart deposit was more about preventing people from stealing the carts. That's obviously going to be a bigger problem in an inner-city location than TV if true...

[tophcfa]

Yep, just what we need----another way to follow Europe on the path to destruction. Can anyone spell G-R-E-E-C-E???

We are well on our way, kicking the can down the road and not making difficult decisions to address unsubstantiated debt levels ultimately brought them down. It’s only a matter of time.

[golfing eagles]

I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that the 0.25 cart deposit was more about preventing people from stealing the carts. That's obviously going to be a bigger problem in an inner-city location than TV if true...

Seriously? A thief would steal a cart for free, but won't pay $0.25 to "buy" one????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[LuvNH]

How did a harmless little thread on Aldi's turn into a vicious assault on Europe and politics. Maybe you guys need to remember the "earth is flat" and no one country can stand alone.

[Stu from NYC]

Seriously? A thief would steal a cart for free, but won't pay $0.25 to "buy" one????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

It was a bit of a pain first time we went to Aldi but found a number of things we preferred there and keep some quarter s in the car.

As a famous man once said "try it you will like it"

[JSR22]

It was a bit of a pain first time we went to Aldi but found a number of things we preferred there and keep some quarter s in the car.

As a famous man once said "try it you will like it"

I tried once and that was enough.

[LuvNH]

If you are a chocoholic like me, they have a great selection of European chocolate bars. They even have the very small thin bars that used to go into machines, you put your dime in and the candy bar came out. They also have a fruit and nut that is to die for.

At the holidays one can get many of the German holiday treats, their Stolen is by far the best around. Their Christmas chocolate Santas, chocolate coins and liquor filled chocolates are great. I also like their European fruit jams in the tall slim jars, expensive, but very good.

I think it is like any other store, some things are good and others not so much.

[Rzepecki]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

Not stupid. They don’t have to hire extra people to retrieve shopping carts, thereby saving you more money on your groceries. And they don’t spend money to replace missing or damaged shopping carts, again saving you money.

[Pugchief]

Seriously? A thief would steal a cart for free, but won't pay $0.25 to "buy" one????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Pretty sure if you are a "bag lady" you don't have a bunch of quarters in your pocket. Who else steals chopping carts? This was a huge problem when I lived in the city during grad school.

And like I said, I heard that rumor somewhere and it may not be true.

[Tvflguy]

All you haters and naysayers. Please stay away from Aldi stores then. Your decision will leave more room in the lots and aisles. Thank you in advance.

[golfing eagles]

All you haters and naysayers. Please stay away from Aldi stores then. Your decision will leave more room in the lots and aisles. Thank you in advance.

This is typical TOTV. A person poses the question about what might happen to the proposed Winn Dixie near Micro racetrack Road now that Aldis has taken over, and we end up with Aldi "haters", European politics and Aldi policies, stolen shopping carts that bag ladies don't have $0.25 to facilitate stealing, Publix lovers and a few other posts in left field

[New Englander]

Perhaps, but IMHO, requiring a shopping cart deposit is "petty". Plus, how many quarters do they need to gain to offset the loss of each customer????

You get the quarter back when you return the cart to the rack.

[golfing eagles]

You get the quarter back when you return the cart to the rack.

Perhaps I wasn't clear before, my bad. I always return my cart at Publix or Lowe's or Sam's Club without a "deposit". If I was disinclined to do the right thing and return the cart, $0.25 would not deter me in the least. And also if I was disinclined, Aldi's insulting "bribe" of returning $0.25 would just P me O.

[JMintzer]

Wow...we have quite a few snooty, uppity folks on this site. I can see them looking down their nose at me right now.

And it appears we have some who like to call those they disagree with "snooty and uppity"...

Pot meet Kettle...

[JMintzer]

I love the cart idea. You get your quarter back when you return your cart and then your car won’t get dinged by carts left in the parking lot. But I can see why lazy people don’t like the idea because they are the same people who won’t walk their cart over to the cart stalls at Publix after they put their groceries in their car.

Except Aldi doesn't have the "cart stalls" in the parking lot...

There you have people pulling up to the front of the store to load their car, blocking access, so they don't have to walk their cart all the way back to get their quarter...

[JMintzer]

Yep, just what we need----another way to follow Europe on the path to destruction. Can anyone spell G-R-E-E-C-E???

Or F-R-A-N-C-E???

[JMintzer]

All you haters and naysayers. Please stay away from Aldi stores then. Your decision will leave more room in the lots and aisles. Thank you in advance.

I've never seen crowded aisles the few times I've been there...

They did have good prices on frozen chicken, and I did like the cheese selection. But the rest of the store? Limited offerings...

I did like the section in the middle where they sell all sorts of weird odds and ends...

Will I go back? If I'm in the neighborhood. My Publix is only a mile and a half away (Aldi is MUCH farther)...

[retiredguy123]

I'm not an Aldi's hater. I just don't like the store or their 25-cent cart policy, which is the only store that I have ever seen where they have that policy. When I go to Publix, I park near a cart corral, so I don't need to return the cart. Also, they provide free plastic bags. But, the main reason I like Publix is that they almost always have the same products that I want because they are excellent at restocking. I can go in and get what I want, anytime I want. To me, it is the best grocery store in The Villages.

[Pugchief]

Seriously? A thief would steal a cart for free, but won't pay $0.25 to "buy" one????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Apparently, they would:

The best way to answer that question is to go straight to the source. Aldi's website contends that by charging a cart deposit, they won't need to hire someone to retrieve the carts. They say that the customer will, in turn, reap these savings. But that's only a fraction of the big picture. The Calgary Herald reports that the Food Marketing Institute in Washington, DC estimated that businesses around the world lose about $800 million in lost shopping carts every year. People simply "borrow" them and abandon them near their homes.
source (https://www.thedailymeal.com/1071937/why-does-aldi-require-a-quarter-to-get-a-cart/)

My turn: :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[retiredguy123]

Apparently, they would:


source (https://www.thedailymeal.com/1071937/why-does-aldi-require-a-quarter-to-get-a-cart/)

My turn: :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Do the math. They only lose $800 million on lost carts in the entire world? That is only 0.1 percent of the grocery store sales ($750 billion) in just the U.S. alone. Worldwide, it is practically nothing.

[Boomer]

This is typical TOTV. A person poses the question about what might happen to the proposed Winn Dixie near Micro racetrack Road now that Aldis has taken over, and we end up with Aldi "haters", European politics and Aldi policies, stolen shopping carts that bag ladies don't have $0.25 to facilitate stealing, Publix lovers and a few other posts in left field

Well, yeah, but yeeeooooow helped.

Boomer

[coffeebean]

Publix does cost more—though not always. Now and again you can find a crazy deal like ribeye steaks for $7.99 a pound, or those long plastic-wrapped English (I think…) cucumbers for 59 cents each. And Publix stuff IS consistently high-quality pretty much across-the-board. What sets them apart though IMO is the quality of their service. Go to Wal-Mart and ask an “associate” where to find a certain item and you’re apt to get a vacant look in response followed by a vague reference to “over that way” or some such. Once, I had an associate just point. Ask the same question of a Publix worker and they’ll take you right to the item.
You are correct about Publix taking you to the product you are looking for. Publix employees go above and beyond with their service.

[coffeebean]

If you are a chocoholic like me, they have a great selection of European chocolate bars. They even have the very small thin bars that used to go into machines, you put your dime in and the candy bar came out. They also have a fruit and nut that is to die for.

At the holidays one can get many of the German holiday treats, their Stolen is by far the best around. Their Christmas chocolate Santas, chocolate coins and liquor filled chocolates are great. I also like their European fruit jams in the tall slim jars, expensive, but very good.

I think it is like any other store, some things are good and others not so much.

This sounds great. I will definitely make an Aldi run during the holiday season. YUM!

[Bilyclub]

I have never seen a dog in Aldi's.

[Boomer]

I like the fact that Publix has an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) even though Publix stock is not publicly traded.

Just imagine if publicly traded Walmart had offered stock to all of its employees.

Being a part “owner” of the company can improve employee attitude and commitment to the job — on any level.

Incentives.

And……

Oh yeah, about Aldi. . .you can find good cheeses there.

And I am OK with the cart thing. It has more pros than cons.

But really? I mean really? To take the quarter concept personally to the point of flying off the handle and threatening to shove carts all over the lot to make powerless employees’ jobs harder is. . .well. . .is. . .well, I just don’t know what to say about that…….

Boomer

[Stu from NYC]

I like the fact that Publix has an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) even though Publix stock is not publicly traded.

Just imagine if publicly traded Walmart had offered stock to all of its employees.

Being a part “owner” of the company can improve employee attitude and commitment to the job — on any level.

Incentives.

And……

Oh yeah, about Aldi. . .you can find good cheeses there.

And I am OK with the cart thing. It has more pros than cons.

But really? I mean really? To take the quarter concept personally to the point of flying off the handle and threatening to shove carts all over the lot to make powerless employees’ jobs harder is. . .well. . .is. . .well, I just don’t know what to say about that…….

Boomer

Strange that people would get so upset over the quarter buggy deposit,

[retiredguy123]

Strange that people would get so upset over the quarter buggy deposit,
Why do you think people are "so upset"? I'm not upset. I just think it is stupid for a business to place impediments like a cart fee and a plastic bag fee on their customers, when their competition does not. It's not good for business to inconvenience your customers.

[dhdallas]

I hate Aldi. They have a very limited selection of anything. I think it's a toss up between Aldi & Trader Joes to see which store can have the most food recalls. Eat their products at your own risk.

[patfla06]

Not an Aldi fan.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Go to Wal-Mart and ask an “associate” where to find a certain item and you’re apt to get a vacant look in response followed by a vague reference to “over that way” or some such. Once, I had an associate just point.

Another reason why i only use Walmart if I have to. .
Still not a fan of Walmart and only shop there if that is the only store with the actual item I need.

[LuvNH]

Why do you think people are "so upset"? I'm not upset. I just think it is stupid for a business to place impediments like a cart fee and a plastic bag fee on their customers, when their competition does not. It's not good for business to inconvenience your customers.

But, if you shop at Aldi's it is NOT an inconvenience. Aldi's has a customer base that knows the protocol and follows it for the sake of lower prices.

[merrymini]

Quarter cart fee is okay and I wish everyone used their own shopping bags to reduce plastic usage but aldi’s just seems to have limited choices and then I have to go elsewhere to get all that I want. Some items at publix are more expensive and some and winn dixie are more expensive. I did a price comparison item by item. Publix still gets my vote.

[JGibson]

What are the ideologies of which you disapprove?
Who is strong-arming them?

what is your source for this information?

I'm not getting into a ideology debate on here but Aldi's is quite transparent about their ideologies and they don't align with mine.

So I choose not to support such businesses that use their profits to further push their ideologies.

Enjoy your Aldi's.

[Bill14564]

I'm not getting into a ideology debate on here but Aldi's is quite transparent about their ideologies and they don't align with mine.

So I choose not to support such businesses that use their profits to further push their ideologies.

Enjoy your Aldi's.

Apparently not *that* transparent. I have no clue what Aldi's ideologies are.

[Caymus]

I'm not getting into a ideology debate on here but Aldi's is quite transparent about their ideologies and they don't align with mine.

So I choose not to support such businesses that use their profits to further push their ideologies.

Enjoy your Aldi's.

Never knew they had any except low prices. Are you sure you are not confusing them with another food chain?

[Laker14]

Never knew they had any except low prices. Are you sure you are not confusing them with another food chain?

I checked their website. They espouse a commitment to inclusivity in their hiring practices.

Wow. That's awful.

[thelegges]

My tastes are very different from the person next to me. I shopped at Aldi twice, buying specific items, frozen pizza, ice cream, lemons. I didn’t like the pizza at all, ice cream was nothing to write home about, and the lemon while felt solid, was rotten inside. Compared cost with Kroger for basically same items and found the cost very close. Since Aldi doesn’t carry everything I need it’s a wasted extra trip.

I don’t drink cheap wine, if I am eating empty calories, their candy isn’t worth it for me. As far as the quarter, I don’t use their cart. I have reusable bags that I put my shopping in, then check out. I don’t know what others have put in that cart, so….

[Pugchief]

What are the ideologies of which you disapprove?
Who is strong-arming them?

what is your source for this information?

I'm not getting into a ideology debate on here but Aldi's is quite transparent about their ideologies and they don't align with mine.

So I choose not to support such businesses that use their profits to further push their ideologies.

Enjoy your Aldi's.

I hate to break your bubble, but virtually every publicly traded company is heavy into ESG and/or Woke these days (yes, some are worse than others, but Aldi is no Bud Light). It's going to be really tough to make all of your purchases for food, clothing, hardware, appliances, etc and still avoid companies that "don't align with your values".

[Pairadocs]

If they have that stupid 25-cent cart rental deposit, they will lose my business.

Really ? It's interesting to see the opinion of others. My thinking was 360 degrees opposite. I love Aldi's items and wonderful fresh produce, U.S.A. meats, good cheese selection, etc. but most of all I love their parking lots that are always free of carts. Sure wish WM and others would do the same. I must say I AM surprised that people do put their carts back in the cart rack just to get their quarter back ! Thought maybe most people would not even bother with their quarter and just leave the carts all over the lot taking up parking spaces...but no, the system really does work ! It's amazing...people who ordinarily won't walk 10 feet to put a cart/buggy in a corral, but WILL put it back to retrieve their quarter !

[retiredguy123]

Really ? It's interesting to see the opinion of others. My thinking was 360 degrees opposite. I love Aldi's items and wonderful fresh produce, U.S.A. meats, good cheese selection, etc. but most of all I love their parking lots that are always free of carts. Sure wish WM and others would do the same. I must say I AM surprised that people do put their carts back in the cart rack just to get their quarter back ! Thought maybe most people would not even bother with their quarter and just leave the carts all over the lot taking up parking spaces...but no, the system really does work ! It's amazing...people who ordinarily won't walk 10 feet to put a cart/buggy in a corral, but WILL put it back to retrieve their quarter !
Not to be picky, but I think you mean 180 degrees opposite. 360 would mean that you totally agree with me.

But, seriously, I wonder why Aldi's is the only store that has the 25-cent policy. Some other stores have the plastic bag fee. I don't think these policies save the stores any money, but they do inconvenience some customers. But the main reason I shop at Publix is because of their consistent product availability and excellent restocking.

[Pairadocs]

I love the cart idea. You get your quarter back when you return your cart and then your car won’t get dinged by carts left in the parking lot. But I can see why lazy people don’t like the idea because they are the same people who won’t walk their cart over to the cart stalls at Publix after they put their groceries in their car.

I love it too ! So nice to go to a place where their are not carts all over the lot, blocking spaces, sometimes people even leave their carts in HANDICAPPED parking spaces ! ! ! ??? What's THAT all about ? ? I just never would have guessed that people would even bother returning the carts to the correct corral just to get their $.25, but surprise, it WORKS ! You push your cart into the corral and the "slide" returns your quarter. I would have guessed most people would just forget the quarter and leave the carts all over anyway, but it works great ! Someone on here mentioned it's like treating adults as children, and yes, I have to agree. For some reason many adults are too busy, too "tone deaf", or just too weak or handicapped, to walk a few feet to return a cart to a place cars won't be backing out hitting them, or they won't be blocking walkways or available parking spots, etc. !

[Pairadocs]

I like the fact that Publix has an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) even though Publix stock is not publicly traded.

Just imagine if publicly traded Walmart had offered stock to all of its employees.

Being a part “owner” of the company can improve employee attitude and commitment to the job — on any level.

Incentives.

And……

Oh yeah, about Aldi. . .you can find good cheeses there.

And I am OK with the cart thing. It has more pros than cons.

But really? I mean really? To take the quarter concept personally to the point of flying off the handle and threatening to shove carts all over the lot to make powerless employees’ jobs harder is. . .well. . .is. . .well, I just don’t know what to say about that…….

Boomer

Totally agree ! If a person, who is asked to put a quarter into a shopping cart slot, a quarter that comes right back OUT to them when they put the cart in the proper area, and that person is willing to do such destruction as to actually make more work for people who have nothing to do with the cart system... well... just hope you don't run into such a person at night in a dark alley, that kind of rage is frightening ! And, taking it a bit further, that kind of rage over something that is COMPLETELY voluntary ! If I don't have a lot of items on some visits, I don't even bother with a cart, I just take in my large reusable shopping bag. Not backing into, or having so many carts blocking the parking spaces is so worth the $ -0- it costs, the cost is ZERO as your quarter is pushed right back out to you when you put the cart where you SHOULD put it anyway !

[retiredguy123]

Totally agree ! If a person, who is asked to put a quarter into a shopping cart slot, a quarter that comes right back OUT to them when they put the cart in the proper area, and that person is willing to do such destruction as to actually make more work for people who have nothing to do with the cart system... well... just hope you don't run into such a person at night in a dark alley, that kind of rage is frightening ! And, taking it a bit further, that kind of rage over something that is COMPLETELY voluntary ! If I don't have a lot of items on some visits, I don't even bother with a cart, I just take in my large reusable shopping bag. Not backing into, or having so many carts blocking the parking spaces is so worth the $ -0- it costs, the cost is ZERO as your quarter is pushed right back out to you when you put the cart where you SHOULD put it anyway !
I would just point out that Publix has a lot of cart corrals. So, if you park next to a corral, you can take your cart to your vehicle, and leave the cart in the corral without needing to return it to the store. Very convenient.

[Pairadocs]

This is typical TOTV. A person poses the question about what might happen to the proposed Winn Dixie near Micro racetrack Road now that Aldis has taken over, and we end up with Aldi "haters", European politics and Aldi policies, stolen shopping carts that bag ladies don't have $0.25 to facilitate stealing, Publix lovers and a few other posts in left field


Agree, but also think it can be interesting where a topic can lead ! Also the "hot button" factor is an interesting psychological factor. Interesting that a certain percentage of people are enraged at the thought of having to give up a quarter for even a few minutes, maybe half an hour at most until they get it back. While others believe it is just plain "wrong" to require any "deposit" for a cart. And for those folks, there are SO MANY places to shop that do not "require" the $.25 deposit. Frankly, I think the goal is to keep CUSTOMERS autos safer from scratches and damage from carts people just use and "let go"... every watch how many cars are hit by ONE cart on a really windy Florida day.But, fortunately, no one is forced to even take a cart at Aldi, most take their own shopping bags anyway.

[retiredguy123]

Agree, but also think it can be interesting where a topic can lead ! Also the "hot button" factor is an interesting psychological factor. Interesting that a certain percentage of people are enraged at the thought of having to give up a quarter for even a few minutes, maybe half an hour at most until they get it back. While others believe it is just plain "wrong" to require any "deposit" for a cart. And for those folks, there are SO MANY places to shop that do not "require" the $.25 deposit. Frankly, I think the goal is to keep CUSTOMERS autos safer from scratches and damage from carts people just use and "let go"... every watch how many cars are hit by ONE cart on a really windy Florida day.But, fortunately, no one is forced to even take a cart at Aldi, most take their own shopping bags anyway.
I agree with the psyhological factor, but I don't agree with the vehicle damage factor. Aldi's has small, parallel parking spaces that are subject to getting door dings from an adjacent vehicle. On the other hand, Publix has large, angled parking spaces that allow you to park far enough away from the adjacent vehicle and avoid door dings.

[golfing eagles]

Agree, but also think it can be interesting where a topic can lead ! Also the "hot button" factor is an interesting psychological factor. Interesting that a certain percentage of people are enraged at the thought of having to give up a quarter for even a few minutes, maybe half an hour at most until they get it back. While others believe it is just plain "wrong" to require any "deposit" for a cart. And for those folks, there are SO MANY places to shop that do not "require" the $.25 deposit. Frankly, I think the goal is to keep CUSTOMERS autos safer from scratches and damage from carts people just use and "let go"... every watch how many cars are hit by ONE cart on a really windy Florida day.But, fortunately, no one is forced to even take a cart at Aldi, most take their own shopping bags anyway.

I’m sorry, I didn’t read any posts from anyone who was “enraged”. I did see a post from someone who felt inconvenienced. I myself posted I won’t support a business that wants to play nanny. But I did suggest that if they were serious about getting carts returned they should make the deposit $100

[JoMar]

I’m sorry, I didn’t read any posts from anyone who was “enraged”. I did see a post from someone who felt inconvenienced. I myself posted I won’t support a business that wants to play nanny. But I did suggest that if they were serious about getting carts returned they should make the deposit $100

Well somebody should.....lots of adults here that don't respect others. So if you don't have responsible customers what is your solution?

[golfing eagles]

Well somebody should.....lots of adults here that don't respect others. So if you don't have responsible customers what is your solution?

I think I just posted it. If a business with carts wants to go that route, make the deposit $100. An irresponsible person isn’t going to become instantly responsible for $0.25

[Boomer]

I've never shopped at Aldi's, and probably never will, but I gather that they take a $0.25 "deposit" to use a shopping cart?????

I always return my cart, but if I ever went to Aldi's and they treated me like a child demanding a "shopping cart deposit", I'd go passive-aggressive and leave their cart in the lot, hoping it would cost them more than a quarter to retrieve it. In fact, when minimum wage goes to $15/ hr = $0.25/minute, I'll bet it will takeemployee more than 1 minute to retrieve it, especially considering how far away I would leave it. But that's just another reason I won't be shopping at Aldis





And I am OK with the cart thing. It has more pros than cons.

But really? I mean really? To take the quarter concept personally to the point of flying off the handle and threatening to shove carts all over the lot to make powerless employees’ jobs harder is. . .well. . .is. . .well, I just don’t know what to say about that…….

Boomer

This is a long and winding thread, so I just wanted to clarify that my post above was not about those posters just saying they don’t like the Aldi cart quarter thing. That’s their prerogative.

My point of reference was the raging post, also quoted above.

I assume it was hyperbole, but……..

Speaks volumes — and not about quarters.

Boomer

[Babubhat]

Aldi is a giant successful chain. The quarter is meaningless to their customers. Go or don’t. Complaining about it is pointless. Time to update my ignore list

[golfing eagles]

This is a long and winding thread, so I just wanted to clarify that my post above was not about those posters just saying they don’t like the Aldi cart quarter thing. That’s their prerogative.

My point of reference was the raging post, also quoted above.

I assume it was hyperbole, but……..

Speaks volumes — and not about quarters.

Boomer

Raging????? Really????
Of course, like many of my posts it’s hyperbole. You should know that after all these years. Maybe we need a hyperbole emoji as well as a sarcasm emoji to go with the 3 little laughing men

[asianthree]

Well stopped at Aldi on 301, coming from WaWa’s (pumpkin latte is back). Aldi advertised containers that I could use for potluck and leave with hostess, or for someone who is in need.

There was a person wandering the parking lot, offering to return your cart. Brings panhandling to a different theory. I guess some could care less about the quarter, seemed to snag about 1 in 3 carts

[Shimpy]

I went to Aldi's once and left empty handed. I was preparing a pizza and needed an onion and red bell pepper but I couldn't buy just one of each. Ended up at Publix.

[Keefelane66]

Well stopped at Aldi on 301, coming from WaWa’s (pumpkin latte is back). Aldi advertised containers that I could use for potluck and leave with hostess, or for someone who is in need.

There was a person wandering the parking lot, offering to return your cart. Brings panhandling to a different theory. I guess some could care less about the quarter, seemed to snag about 1 in 3 carts
I wish they would show up a Publix, Winn Dixie and Walmart. To many shoppers leave carts in parking lot to lazy to push to cart rack

[Keefelane66]

I went to Aldi's once and left empty handed. I was preparing a pizza and needed an onion and red bell pepper but I couldn't buy just one of each. Ended up at Publix.
I say the same about Sam’s Bj’s and Costco, peppers can be frozen for my next recipe, with onions sometimes I only need a have just chop it up and freeze save for soup or stew recipe

[asianthree]

I wish they would show up a Publix, Winn Dixie and Walmart. To many shoppers leave carts in parking lot to lazy to push to cart rack

But there’s no free quarters to acquire at Publix. Seems little creepy to see someone approaching you to return your cart so they can keep the quarter. My guess is some don’t think about the quarter, or just want to get as far away from the stranger asking for their cart

[Topspinmo]

Apparently those who are complaining about a cart deposit have never shopped in Europe. It's standard operating procedure there, and it works, with no complaints.


When I was stationed in Europe decades ago didn’t need cart cause majority shopped for day or two. I could smell fish market block away. I sure it’s probably changed by now.

[Topspinmo]

But there’s no free quarters to acquire at Publix. Seems little creepy to see someone approaching you to return your cart so they can keep the quarter. My guess is some don’t think about the quarter, or just want to get as far away from the stranger asking for their cart

No they are just too cheap to pay quarter for cart when they can get one free and make quarter.

[Laker14]

the first time I shopped at Aldi I didn't know about the quarter thing. I saw a lady in the lot just emptying her cart and I, as I often do, offered to take the cart back for her. She looked at me funny, shrugged her shoulders as if nobody had ever done that before, and let me have the cart. It wasn't until I got to the store and saw how the process worked that I realized she must have thought I just wanted her 25 cents.
As far as the experience in the store, I wasn't impressed. It just happens to be a place I often pass by, so certain items I'll pick up, and they are much cheaper than anyplace else, but it's not generally worth the extra stop.

That's where I live in NY. Now, in TV, I treat PUBLIX like a convenience store. I have seen several items there that cost close to $6, that I have found in Walmart for $3.50-$4.00...e.g. last winter when eggs were crazy, they were close to $6/dozen in Publix and more like $3 at Walmart. If I'm filling up a basket, it's worth the extra 10 minutes it takes me to get to Wedgewood.

As far as the claim that Walmart staff aren't helpful, that's pure BS. Just yesterday I was in the Walmart in Watkins Glen, NY (which happened to be crazy with customers as it's Nascar Week in Watkins Glen, a fact I had let slip my mind), and twice I needed directions. Both staff members I asked stopped what they were doing and took me there. I've never met a rude staffer at Walmart. I agree that the staff at PUBLIX are always very friendly.

Hey, to each their own. As far as the quarter thing, if that sets you off, whatever. Aldi is doing great without you. They know what they're doing and it must work for them, or they wouldn't bother. I suspect the real payoff is that since people bring the carts back, and they aren't littering the lot, they are just a little more inconvenient for the non-shopper to pilfer, which is what most likely happens to the carts that walk away. Since Aldis are free standing stores, they have small lots, and it's not much of a bother to return the cart and retrieve the quarter, or if you run into someone like me, just sacrifice the 25cents and feel good about yourself.

[JRcorvette]

I wonder what that does to the planned Winn Dixie on Micro RaceTrack Rd? Hate to see another option lost, even though I do like
Aldi's.
Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here'''s what that means (https://www.fox13news.com/news/aldi-is-buying-this-florida-based-grocery-store)

Just so you know Aldi’s also owns a grocery store chain called Harvey’s. I suspect that the Winn-Dixie stores will become Harvey’s grocery stores not Aldi’s stores….

[retiredguy123]

Just so you know Aldi’s also owns a grocery store chain called Harvey’s. I suspect that the Winn-Dixie stores will become Harvey’s grocery stores not Aldi’s stores….
Note that Harvey's does not have a 25-cent cart deposit rule.

[Bill14564]

Just so you know Aldi’s also owns a grocery store chain called Harvey’s. I suspect that the Winn-Dixie stores will become Harvey’s grocery stores not Aldi’s stores….

According to the article, Southeastern Grocers (SEG) owns Winn Dixie, Harvey's, and Fresco y Mas.

Aldi's does not own Harvey's....yet.

Aldi's is buying out SEG. When it does, *then* Aldi's will own both Winn Dixie and Harvey's.

There are over 300 Winn Dixie stores and fewer than 100 Harvey's stores.

[JGibson]

I hate to break your bubble, but virtually every publicly traded company is heavy into ESG and/or Woke these days (yes, some are worse than others, but Aldi is no Bud Light). It's going to be really tough to make all of your purchases for food, clothing, hardware, appliances, etc and still avoid companies that "don't align with your values".

ESG and DEI is just affirmative action under a different label which the SCOTUS ruled unconstitutional.

[Boomer]

This is a long and winding thread, so I just wanted to clarify that my post above was not about those posters just saying they don’t like the Aldi cart quarter thing. That’s their prerogative.

My point of reference was the raging post, also quoted above.

I assume it was hyperbole, but……..

Speaks volumes — and not about quarters.

Boomer



Raging????? Really????
Of course, like many of my posts it’s hyperbole. You should know that after all these years. Maybe we need a hyperbole emoji as well as a sarcasm emoji to go with the 3 little laughing men


There is more to how we come across in writing than can be veiled by a bunch of emojis.

No matter how many little guys are rolling about, tone and voice can come through loud and clear.

Hyperbole is like an aside or sometimes a wink. It should stand alone. Sometimes hyperbole is taken literally — which can frustrate the writer. And sometimes hyperbole can be effectively thrown right back atcha in discussion.

Anyway, if voice and tone come through in writing, why not own it instead of calling in the emojis?

Class dismissed.

Mrs. Boomer

[retiredguy123]

ESG and DEI is just affirmative action under a different label which the SCOTUS ruled unconstitutional.
If you are referring to the latest SCOTUS ruling, it only applied college admissions. Affirmative action is still Federal law and is aggressively enforced, especially in Government hiring. If you are a white male professional in the Government, you are very negatively affected by affirmative action, and it is legal.