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| - Having previously shopped at Publix in ATL and MIA on numerous occasions, I am very happy to now have a store less than 3 miles from my house.
Since I am a "cherry-picker" type of shopper, I find their prices (sale and everyday) to be comparable to Harris Teeter, Lowes, Earth Fare, Whole Foods, and some Trader Joe items. And, I try to spread the wealth around, so I shop them all! I go to my aforementioned upscale grocery stores for certain specific items, and to Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Bi-Lo, Target, the warehouse clubs and, yes, even Compare Foods for certain other items.
The staff and management at this Publix are informed and on the ball, the store is well stocked with uncommon gourmet items, and their bakery goods are phenomenal. Publix is tied with Costco, in my book, for having some of the best store-bought pastries I've tasted. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to place an order here, for any occasion, if I find I'm unable to bake it homemade.
The opening of Whole Foods in South Park saves me a drive to Greenville (not just to shop @ WF, of course). Now, the Fort Mill Publix saves me a drive to ATL (but I still go for other good shopping & dining reasons). However, thanks to their Teeter buy-out, in anticipation of Publix's arrival, it's a pity that I now have to drive to Gastonia or Harrisburg for Lowes... And, I still pray for the miracle of getting a Kroger in NC... Oh well, guess you can't have it all!!
Welcome Publix, I love the store, I've had nothing less than high-quality shopping experiences, and I'm sooooo glad you're here... FINALLY!!
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