I first visited Publix in 2009 in Florida. I love their food and quality. When I returned to Charlotte, I was looking for a Plubix in my area and notices, there was not. I wrote to them to see if they would bring Publix to Charlotte just like I wrote to ask for Ikea to Charlotte in 2003.
Few months ago, I read an email that Publix in NC but all closed to SC. Couple of weeks ago, when viisting my girlfriend to see Publix in Whitehall, I was excited to shop there. Later, I also shop at the one in downtown Charlotte.
Their food merchandise are very good at their quality though the price is much higher than most of the supermarkets in our town.
Lately, Walmart is not cheap anymore. Unless we can consume large quantity from Costco or eating at restaurant everyday, I prefer Publix for their quality.