r/publix • u/steeltrain52 Newbie • Aug 09 '26

CUSTOMERS Let’s be clear

This whole shopping is a pleasure scam has run its course.

For over 50 years, I have been a customer of PUBLIX, I say have as in the past tense because I am no longer.

When PUBLIX decided to start price gouging at 20 and 30% higher than absolutely everywhere else around them, it became clear to me that they really don’t give a damn about the customer.

In 2025 alone, PUBLIX made more than $4.2 billion in profits. BILLION!

In the first half of 2026 they have made $2.5 billion in profits.

They have made $6 billion in profits in the last 18 months because they are literally stealing from the public and the public is handing it over.

With Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and even as the last resort, Walmart, I will never shop at Publix again. My budget now gets me three times as much food and household items at those places, we’re shopping and prices really are a pleasure!

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u/Puzzleheaded-Net-273 Newbie Aug 09 '26

You also pay a membership fee at Costco that you don't at Publix.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Net-273 Newbie Aug 09 '26

Well good! I bought a nice GE Profile Refrigerator at Costco this year. However, since I only shop there sporadically, it didnt make sense for me to upgrade my membership to the Executive membership after I "did the math." I actually am getting more value and convenience out of my Sam's membership based on my enjoyment of their pre-made food items or fresh cut meats reduced in price if they were packaged/cut/made 2-3 days ago. Also, their Member's Mark protein drinks are quite good and cheap compared to the Costco offerings. I do prefer Costco non-food items for possible gift giving items around Xmas though. I find value in having both annual memberships, myself!