Grocery Shopping on the Road
I was shopping at Safeway today and had to give them my loyalty card at the checkout. When I pulled up my virtual card on my phone, I noticed lots of other loyalty cards and thought what a strange li...
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When we lived on the NC coast, I was happy with Lowe's (not the hardware store, which was right next door), a small grocery chain that had many of the same elements as Publix where we shop now. Piggly Wiggly had the best meats.
We often use Walmart for basics when on the road for the familiarity and the big parking lots where you can park an RV while shopping.
The reason Florida-based Publix is so good is that it is entirely owned by past and present employees. Top executives started as bag boys. Everybody has a stake in your satisfaction, and a lot are long-timers so you see the same folks every time. The store saves you from standing in line at the deli with an easy-to-use online ordering system. They offer suggestions ("want me to skin that salmon for you?") and have good quality food. Their key lime pie is really great - and they sell half-pies, too. Try it next time you're down this way!
We often use Walmart for basics when on the road for the familiarity and the big parking lots where you can park an RV while shopping.
The reason Florida-based Publix is so good is that it is entirely owned by past and present employees. Top executives started as bag boys. Everybody has a stake in your satisfaction, and a lot are long-timers so you see the same folks every time. The store saves you from standing in line at the deli with an easy-to-use online ordering system. They offer suggestions ("want me to skin that salmon for you?") and have good quality food. Their key lime pie is really great - and they sell half-pies, too. Try it next time you're down this way!
