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Old 07-27-2010, 07:09 AM
 
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You'll miss it if you moved to the DC area. Nothing in that area compared to HEB.
Wegman's and Harris-Teeter are the only ones that could compare to HEB or Publix, but they're mainly in the Northern VA suburbs. The Maryland Suburbs mainly have Safeway, Shoppers Food Warehouse, and (ugh) Giant.

Safeway and Shoppers Food Warehouse are meh, and Giant SUCKS.
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Old 07-27-2010, 07:35 AM
 
Location: Gainesville
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Publix is only more expensive because that what the Florida market calls for. It was actullay cheaper than Winn-Dixi/Albertsons and forced most to go out of business. If they were to enter the Houston market, they would be at the same price level as HEB just as HEB would raise its prices if it went into Florida.

No argument from me on this. It's obvious Publix did a good job at running out the competition and it is almost a hassle to go to any other store since it seems like there's a Publix on ever other street corner. I still think Texans would choose their HEB over a Publix if the prices were the same. Publix might be able to do well against Kroger but I think that could be a stretch as well.
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Old 07-27-2010, 08:45 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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No argument from me on this. It's obvious Publix did a good job at running out the competition and it is almost a hassle to go to any other store since it seems like there's a Publix on ever other street corner. I still think Texans would choose their HEB over a Publix if the prices were the same. Publix might be able to do well against Kroger but I think that could be a stretch as well.
I agree and thats why I don't think Publix enters this market. If it was just Kroger and Randall's, I could see them making the move. With HEB, there would be too much competition to overcome since its a local brand.

If they do enter, it will be the Hispanic centered stores that they have in Florida.
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Old 07-27-2010, 09:26 AM
 
Location: ITL (Houston)
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If they do enter, it will be the Hispanic centered stores that they have in Florida.
They'll be going against Fiesta then.
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Old 07-27-2010, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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Wegman's and Harris-Teeter are the only ones that could compare to HEB or Publix, but they're mainly in the Northern VA suburbs. The Maryland Suburbs mainly have Safeway, Shoppers Food Warehouse, and (ugh) Giant.

Safeway and Shoppers Food Warehouse are meh, and Giant SUCKS.
Giant and Food Lion are the worst places ever. Safeway was OK, but never been to others. How would you compare Wegman's and Harris-Teeter to HEB. I've heard good things about them.
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Old 07-27-2010, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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I miss Publix's bakery. The Kroger near my place does not have as good baked-goods as Publix had. I don't know of a HEB near me but maybe I'll look it up on googlemaps and see how their baked-goods compare.
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Old 07-27-2010, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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I miss Publix's bakery. The Kroger near my place does not have as good baked-goods as Publix had. I don't know of a HEB near me but maybe I'll look it up on googlemaps and see how their baked-goods compare.
If you're in Miami than HEB is not there. Only HEB is in Texas and Mexico.
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Old 07-27-2010, 11:16 AM
 
Location: America
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. I still think Texans would choose their HEB over a Publix if the prices were the same.
i honestly don't think i would. unless HEB steps their game up a little
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Old 07-27-2010, 11:22 AM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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i honestly don't think i would. unless HEB steps their game up a little
Trust me. Publix wouldn't overtake HEB. No way it could because HEB is an amazing store when you find a quality store. The thing is that HEB isn't consistent though. Publix would be taking a HUGE risk if they tried to enter Texas; same thing with HEB entering the Southeast [It tried with Louisiana and failed].
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Old 07-27-2010, 11:38 AM
 
Location: America
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Trust me. Publix wouldn't overtake HEB. No way it could because HEB is an amazing store when you find a quality store. The thing is that HEB isn't consistent though. Publix would be taking a HUGE risk if they tried to enter Texas; same thing with HEB entering the Southeast [It tried with Louisiana and failed].
i never said publix would overtake HEB. i'm saying that if we had both here, and the prices were the same, i would most likely still prefer publix
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