[CFrance]

Originally Posted by billethkid

A tired excuse for many that could not make it work.

The rent was/is known up front when the decision is/was made to open in the first place.

Convenient dodge!

That store had been open a long time. Perhaps the rent increased to the point it was no longer profitable.
But isn't the W-D in Pinellas Plaza on TV property also?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That store had been open a long time. Perhaps the rent increased to the point it was no longer profitable.
But isn't the W-D in Pinellas Plaza on TV property also?

Yes on TV Property...............but it's easy to blame The Developer, greed, etc.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Winn Dixie was not exactly making money store wide and suspect the one in LSL was a loser especially when the developer got his cut.

The Landlord doesn't "get a cut", he gets his RENT, which in the retail industry, is typically partly based on sales volume.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

The Landlord doesn't "get a cut", he gets his RENT, which in the retail industry, is typically partly based on sales volume.

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then does it really make a difference if you name it an Anas platyrhynchos or call it common?

[retiredguy123]

I could be wrong, but I don't think a large grocery store goes bankrupt because of the rent. The rent is pocket change compared to their other expenses and revenue.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

The Landlord doesn't "get a cut", he gets his RENT, which in the retail industry, is typically partly based on sales volume.

In the lease the landlord gets a percentage which I called his cut. Very common but in a low margin business can mean the difference between making or losing money.

I do not blame the developer at all it is just smart business.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

In the lease the landlord gets a percentage which I called his cut. Very common but in a low margin business can mean the difference between making or losing money.

I do not blame the developer at all it is just smart business.

Kind of like those of us who worked for a living, except we "got our cut" every 2 weeks.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That store had been open a long time. Perhaps the rent increased to the point it was no longer profitable.
But isn't the W-D in Pinellas Plaza on TV property also?

Grocery store negotiate rent for very long term. The annual increases are known years in advance. No grocery store is making operating decisions in 3 year increments.

And BTW, Winn Dixie was sold - the buyer is replacing a Winn Dixie with a Aldi.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by kansasr

Oh the horror of living in a third world community....having to go 4 miles further for more "upscale" grocery shopping. And my Publix was also out of 1% milk this week the one day I was there. I actually had to make a separate trip the following day to get milk. Such a tough life.

My exact thoughts; such an unfair world for some here in TV.

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by swooner

Perhaps Winn Dixie's decision could have had to do with the rent charged by The Villages. Wouldn't be the first time that happened.

My understanding is Aldis bought out Winn Dixie completely. Winn Dixie stores will be closing throughout Florida. The Village's store is simply one of many.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I agree with OP the loss of a true grocery to Aldi wouldn’t fit our grocery needs, even for a quick necessity.

Then again anyone remember Sweetbay in LSL, until it was bought by WD? I loved that store staff was knowledgeable, great deli, well stocked.

Now LSL gets to shop out of a cardboard box. My guess is Kroger trucks will be far more prominent around LSL.
I am confused why would anyone buy salmon from Aldi, when Fresh Market has better quality in the same price range.

Just one answer among many, but I can tell you my reason for buying salmon at Aldi. We are very picky so we don't eat salmon out (usually), and Aldi is the one place we can get NON POND RAISED, non Atlantic, USA Alaskan wild sockeye caught in season at a reasonable (not inexpensive but reasonable cost). We have and do order whole copper river salmon at Fresh market when available. Personally don't believe anyone can come close to quality of Aldi's produce, nor beat their prices. To each their own, at least we have many many choices here, something to please everyone hopefully,

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

My understanding is Aldis bought out Winn Dixie completely. Winn Dixie stores will be closing throughout Florida. The Village's store is simply one of many.

Aldis bought Winn Dixie. *SOME* Winn Dixie stores will be changing to Aldis and others will remain Winn Dixie. Easy to Google.

[Cuervo]

I know there are differences between one market to another, Aldi is not Publix, Publix is not Winn Dixie, Winn Dixie is not Sams Club and so on, but there are so many to choose from it almost a joke.
I live off 466A, If I leave my house and turn the right Publix is 5 minutes away.
If I turn to the left, I have Aldi, Winn Dixie and another Publix about 5 minutes away.
I think this is much to do about nothing.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I can’t wait for Aldi’s to open! Love not having to drive the car.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by G.R.I.T.S.

I can’t wait for Aldi’s to open! Love not having to drive the car.

Honestly do you buy Everything at Aldi? Never enter a grocery because Aldi has all of your grocery needs?

The loss of a grocery for some isn’t an issue because they can drive elsewhere. However there are some TV residents, who are cart bond, easily get lost due to unfamiliar surroundings.
The loss of WD will be a very big deal to them.