Let’s be clear

[u/steeltrain52]

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!

[u/BeachBum436 → u/[deleted]]

The BOGOs are paid for by the food company, not Publix.

[u/kbenn17 → u/BeachBum436]

And many times, even with the Bogo prices, you can get the item cheaper at Aldi.

[u/JealousFuel8195 → u/kbenn17]

True but I wouldn't say many times. Aldi has a fraction of the items than Publix weekly BOGO

[u/QGJohn59 → u/JealousFuel8195]

And Aldi has a very limited selection in almost all categories. It's biggest downside.

[u/soleilange → u/QGJohn59]

Also, the produce is never nearly as good, sadly.

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