Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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Well, one day years ago a fool from Lowe's corporate loss prevention came to that store and started interviewing everyone one at a time.
Each was accused of theft with no proof to see if anyone would confess.
My son was honest and knew they had no info even when the LP officer indicated he had video.
My son then asked to see the video. The fool then said he had none and asked my son if he knew anyone who was stealing.
Just one example of this company's inability to run a store.
Guess what that did for morale.
Wow! I guess I see your point. I would point out that staff turnover at Lowe's seems to be a constant problem. If I go there this week and go back next week all the faces will be new. There is one Asian gentleman who does bagging but he's the only one that has been there for a long time.
Wow! I guess I see your point. I would point out that staff turnover at Lowe's seems to be a constant problem. If I go there this week and go back next week all the faces will be new. There is one Asian gentleman who does bagging but he's the only one that has been there for a long time.
Lowe's was a little company not ready to be a major player in the supermarket trade.
They grew too fast and had no idea what they were doing.
Definitely made a big mistake entering this highly competitive market.
I think you're correct. I grew up in Lakeland, FL, headquarters to Publix, so the store and its culture is in my blood. I had occasion to visit the Publix in Matthews on Wednesday and spoke to the store manager, who relocated from West Palm Beach and has been with the company for 33 years. Plans for growth in NC are very aggressive. VERY excited to hear this, as it really is the one piece of Florida (aside from my family, in case my mom is reading this, LOL) that I miss desperately.
Opening its 2nd store in Matthews -- the corporate headquarters to Harris Teeter -- sends a very distinct message. Publix is going to take this state by storm. I think many will be pleasantly surprised; the customer-service culture is very different than what you're used to (a refreshing change!).
Cannot WAIT for my Cary store to open!!!!
How many Publix stores will there be in North Carolina by 2024? One hundred fifty stores open in ten years is realistic; 200 stores is possible.
Publix will need to open its first distribution center in the Charlotte Division soon. With Cary opening, an eight-hour trip from Lawrenceville, Georgia to there transporting merchandise will be quite a long trek. Perhaps distribution centers in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham markets may be doable.
It is likely do to a future Publix store . It won't be on the news every time a new one is proposed . You will be surprised how many go up in the area. Think of them as the McDonald's of supermarkets with way better food and great customer service!
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I sent an e-mail to Publix, requesting they consider opening a store in that location. I will post, if I get anything other than a canned response.
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I got a response from Publix.
"We are aware of that location, however, it is not a site Publix will pursue at this time"
I wonder if Publix has another site nearby under consideration for a new store. Most of the time, its stores are built organically from the ground up.
In rare cases, you will see former supermarket locations demolished, gutted and reconstructed to Publix's specifications for new stores. The stores acquired from Bi-Lo in the Charlotte region range from quick remodels to a complete demolition and rebuild.
I hate it--this is my store for grocery shopping! The Harris Teeter that went in across the intersection a few years probably led to a slow death for Lowe's.
But isn't Harris Teeter kind of expensive?
I like all of them (except Kroger) because each one has things that the others don't.
Harris Teeter is good for sales. If you sign up for e-vic you can get additional sales. I went to Publix in FL, I was not impressed. I don't know, I find Trader Joe's and BJ's to have the best prices and quality for the majority of my everyday stuff.
I like all of them (except Kroger) because each one has things that the others don't.
Some of the most outrageous prices have been reduced since Kroger bought Harris-Teeter, but not all.
You need to know what to buy at H-T and what to avoid unless on sale.
H-T loves coupon queens and passes the cost to other products such as soft drinks and ice cream. H-T produce is top quality and reasonably priced.
The coupon queens are like thieves. Get stuff free with deals noted in newspapers combining double coupons with sales.
Wonder how many of the queens shop at H-T when there are no super doubles, etc.
At least H-T is trying to get in line and is a clean, friendly place to shop.
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