[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

169 posts and the same conclusion, change your buying habit and go at a different time. Seems so simple, doesn't it?
Colony Publix

Publix is packed!!

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.
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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]

Originally Posted by Boomer

....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]

Originally Posted by 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..

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

"Dreaded snowbird".... No.

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

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

"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