[Mase]

You have to get better or get beaten by Publix. Winn-Dixie never focused much on getting better. You never see Publix closing stores. They are one well run organization.

[John.Galt2012]

...and I am sure the stores being closed are in the worst neighborhoods. Maybe the govt. will step in and force them to stay open and operate at a loss for the good of the COMMUNity.

[poobear]

Yep. Publix is my first choice. We have one down the road with a completely renovated Albertson’s across the street. The Publix is always packed. The Albertson’s is used like a giant convenience store.

[EnquiringMind]

I actually did see a Publix store close not long ago, and I was shocked. However, it was in the same area where an Outback closed at around the same time — a very depressed place on the west coast of Florida.

[miele man]

To my delight, Publix is opening three new stores in Dothan, Alabama. The Winn Dixie closest to me recently renovated and looks like they are trying to out Publix, Publix. When these new stores open it will be interesting to see what the WD folks do - if they are not already closed by this action today.