kenmore1978
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Winn-Dixie declared bankruptcy today.
Another grocery chain bites the dust
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Designgeek
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Another probable casualty of Wal*Mart.
If you want diversity & real competition in the market... don't buy from the big bad big boxes.
If you want diversity & real competition in the market... don't buy from the big bad big boxes.
neptune2000
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Bye Bye WD....
Sadly, 'tis true - Winn Dixie is going down the tubes.
The local stores ( 2 ) have been selling out for the last 3 weeks, and tomorrow is the final day...
I'll miss them
Neptune2000
Sadly, 'tis true - Winn Dixie is going down the tubes.
The local stores ( 2 ) have been selling out for the last 3 weeks, and tomorrow is the final day...
I'll miss them
Neptune2000
That's sad to hear, when I lived in Florida we shopped at both Winn Dixie and Publix.
When I first moved here from Manhattan I was so enamored with the huge 40 isle big box stores, having not seeing anything like it for many years, so bright and clean and not just one or two brands of detergent, plenty of choices of everything. Here we have quite a few local big box stores such as Rainbow and Cub, but now we prefer the smaller urban stores such as Lunds which is big enough to have good selection and small enough to make their own Chicken Pot Pies. YUM.
You would never catch me in a Wall-Mart, but Target is a wonderful store and unlike Wall-Mart their heart and politics are in the right place. I was so happy with Target at Christmas time that I meant to email them and offer them some free advertising space on our site for laundry and dishwashing products. Another thing still on the to-do list.
When I first moved here from Manhattan I was so enamored with the huge 40 isle big box stores, having not seeing anything like it for many years, so bright and clean and not just one or two brands of detergent, plenty of choices of everything. Here we have quite a few local big box stores such as Rainbow and Cub, but now we prefer the smaller urban stores such as Lunds which is big enough to have good selection and small enough to make their own Chicken Pot Pies. YUM.
You would never catch me in a Wall-Mart, but Target is a wonderful store and unlike Wall-Mart their heart and politics are in the right place. I was so happy with Target at Christmas time that I meant to email them and offer them some free advertising space on our site for laundry and dishwashing products. Another thing still on the to-do list.
Because of Winn-Dixie
It's too bad about Winn-Dixie. I was just reading a story in the business section about them. The article was about the new family movie, "Because of Winn-Dixie". It said that the chain was "struggling with a market meltdown, competition, disastrous earnings and the suspension of its dividend." They were selling the movie merchandise at its stores and were planning to donate copies of the book to libraries.
I grew up with Winn-Dixie (actually Kwik Chek). After the A&P became Lindsley Lumber, it was the closest store to us. We toted many a grocery bag home from there. I can still smell their barbequed chickens.
I too am tiring of Wal-Mart. They used to be convenient and offer a large variety of products. Now I see them as the death-knell for mom and pop variety stores, independent nurseries, and small grocery stores. It's too bad. Commerce in our country is losing so much character. We are on the path to becoming one giant brand.
It's too bad about Winn-Dixie. I was just reading a story in the business section about them. The article was about the new family movie, "Because of Winn-Dixie". It said that the chain was "struggling with a market meltdown, competition, disastrous earnings and the suspension of its dividend." They were selling the movie merchandise at its stores and were planning to donate copies of the book to libraries.
I grew up with Winn-Dixie (actually Kwik Chek). After the A&P became Lindsley Lumber, it was the closest store to us. We toted many a grocery bag home from there. I can still smell their barbequed chickens.
I too am tiring of Wal-Mart. They used to be convenient and offer a large variety of products. Now I see them as the death-knell for mom and pop variety stores, independent nurseries, and small grocery stores. It's too bad. Commerce in our country is losing so much character. We are on the path to becoming one giant brand.
jasonl
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NOOOOOOOO
Winn Dixie is the best store ever. The people are actually friendly there and everything's organized where you can find stuff.
Sam Walton, You and your Ghetto Mart stores suck. If you weren't dead I'd whoop your @$$.
Winn Dixie is the best store ever. The people are actually friendly there and everything's organized where you can find stuff.
Sam Walton, You and your Ghetto Mart stores suck. If you weren't dead I'd whoop your @$$.
jasonl
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Goodbye Arrow!
Time to go to WD and scavenge some Arrow bleach and Sun detergent, as well as other WD branded stuff.
Time to go to WD and scavenge some Arrow bleach and Sun detergent, as well as other WD branded stuff.
Robert,what did Target do at Christmas time?
jasonl
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Tar-shay
Target rocks. Much better, CLEANER, friendlier, and more organised than Ghetto-Mart.
Here we have Sav-A-Center, a grocery store version of Getto-Mart. Think, only 2 cashiers open at any given time, long lines, unfriendly employees,etc.
WD and the local Associated Food Stores might've been more expensive but you got great service. The detergent isle of WD was always to die for with the shelves full of brand name and Arrow branded stuff.
Target rocks. Much better, CLEANER, friendlier, and more organised than Ghetto-Mart.
Here we have Sav-A-Center, a grocery store version of Getto-Mart. Think, only 2 cashiers open at any given time, long lines, unfriendly employees,etc.
WD and the local Associated Food Stores might've been more expensive but you got great service. The detergent isle of WD was always to die for with the shelves full of brand name and Arrow branded stuff.
I, too, am a WalMart hater. They moved into Worthington, MN (a town of only about 10,000) because of the large meat-processing plant there. Since then, the Super Valu (called County Market for some reason) went under, as well as some other locally-owned businesses. It's a shame, but it's also very difficult to get people to understand that it's better to spend a few extra dollars and keep local businesses. We Americans do like our rock-bottom prices....
Now I hear WalMart advertising touting how they "care about the welfare of their workers and their communities." BULL**IT!!
What REALLY drives me crazy is the number of people who say "Oh, they sell products made in the USA!" Kids, just because a stamped-on American flag is on the product doesn't mean it's made here.
But don't get me started.....
Now I hear WalMart advertising touting how they "care about the welfare of their workers and their communities." BULL**IT!!
What REALLY drives me crazy is the number of people who say "Oh, they sell products made in the USA!" Kids, just because a stamped-on American flag is on the product doesn't mean it's made here.
But don't get me started.....
jasonl
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Lies all lies
"care about the welfare of their workers and their communities."
That should go in the LIES thread. They don't care about people, all they care about is being big, making money and putting other people out of business. And the people that they hire to work there, well, it's better than them being on the street.
WalMart: The BULL people.
"care about the welfare of their workers and their communities."
That should go in the LIES thread. They don't care about people, all they care about is being big, making money and putting other people out of business. And the people that they hire to work there, well, it's better than them being on the street.
WalMart: The BULL people.
Not defending big box stores AT ALL, but companies don't put other companies out of business; customers do (or lack of customers do)! I'm as guilty as anyone. I'll check Wal-Mart's price on an identical item and usually buy it there. I don't think anyone likes paying a higher price unless you get some kind of extra premium with it (i.e. better service from a local). I find it hard to justify paying more for identical dry goods etc. Being self employed, my business depends on "locals".
Very well said, coldspot. It's not Wal-mart that puts other stores/companies out of business, its the consumers. Don't get me wrong, I'm not sticking up for Wal-mart in the least. We have one here in Port St. Lucie and I hate it, It's never stocked, the "associates" are rude and never available to help. However, If people wouldn't shop at Wal-Mart, they wouldn't keep making money and growing. Ultimately, It's up to the consumer to decide what businesses grow and flurish and which ones go under.
magic clean
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Don't blame it all on Wal-Mart
At least in Central & SW Florida, the Winn Dixie stores have been sorely lacking for a looooooooong time; way before Wal-Mart had any influence. So much so, we've not shopped one in years. Actually, what pulled the trigger me is their silly shoppers club you're required to join in order to get a sale price.
I have 2 relatives that recently left Winn Dixie store and regional managment out of disgust after a combined 50 year tenure. They started out as bag-boys and worked their way up the ladder. Both were very distraught due to the fact that they felt they were loyal "lifers" and realized and appreciated all the opportunites that their Winn Dixie careers had afforded them. (their wives would snicker about shopping at Publix) However, things have not been right for quite awhile, they felt powerless to implement changes and I think they realized they just needed to leave on their terms.
During family holiday dinners, weddings and funerals Winn Dixie financials and other minutia was often a topic of conversation and generally not in a favorable light. They've since moved onto Lowes and Wal-Mart and are doing fine. Publix, Albertson & Kash n Karry (soon to be Sweet Bay) are doing o.k. at least in Florida. Publix, the best of the lot.
At least in Central & SW Florida, the Winn Dixie stores have been sorely lacking for a looooooooong time; way before Wal-Mart had any influence. So much so, we've not shopped one in years. Actually, what pulled the trigger me is their silly shoppers club you're required to join in order to get a sale price.
I have 2 relatives that recently left Winn Dixie store and regional managment out of disgust after a combined 50 year tenure. They started out as bag-boys and worked their way up the ladder. Both were very distraught due to the fact that they felt they were loyal "lifers" and realized and appreciated all the opportunites that their Winn Dixie careers had afforded them. (their wives would snicker about shopping at Publix) However, things have not been right for quite awhile, they felt powerless to implement changes and I think they realized they just needed to leave on their terms.
During family holiday dinners, weddings and funerals Winn Dixie financials and other minutia was often a topic of conversation and generally not in a favorable light. They've since moved onto Lowes and Wal-Mart and are doing fine. Publix, Albertson & Kash n Karry (soon to be Sweet Bay) are doing o.k. at least in Florida. Publix, the best of the lot.
westytoploader
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I have never bought anything at Wal-Mart on my own accord (never will either...). There's just *something* about the stores that I don't like...can't point it out. Maybe it has to do with the negative overall atmosphere of the place...
Target, however, like Robert said, has a great selection of items and is honestly a better store. Mom agrees too (die-hard Target shopper).
Wal-Mart=YUK
Target, however, like Robert said, has a great selection of items and is honestly a better store. Mom agrees too (die-hard Target shopper).
Wal-Mart=YUK
jasonl
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Because Of Wal Mart
It feels like my IQ has lowered 20 points automatically when I enter a WalMart. The overall unorganization and unfriendliness of the place just gets annoying after a while.
Well, at least it ain't K Mart.
A few years ago, there was one good thing about Wal-Mart. Her name was Sara but she stopped working there before I had a chance to ask her out :-( . I guess she got disgusted (like any other WM employee) and left.
It feels like my IQ has lowered 20 points automatically when I enter a WalMart. The overall unorganization and unfriendliness of the place just gets annoying after a while.
Well, at least it ain't K Mart.
A few years ago, there was one good thing about Wal-Mart. Her name was Sara but she stopped working there before I had a chance to ask her out :-( . I guess she got disgusted (like any other WM employee) and left.
Wal-Mart has been here for more than 20 years, and built a new 24-hr Super Center last year. Some WM "associates" here have been with the store for a LONG time, so I assume they're happy. The Super Center triggered the other local chain grocery to build a new store as well, which they really needed to do anyway, and had been planning already, but WM speed up the process. The other grocery in town closed, which it really needed to do anyway.
There are a few things about it that irritate me a little, but I don't dislike WM. The store here has a nice range of general grocery, drug/cosmetics/personal care, household goods, etc. The produce and meat departments are a little suspect, but the bakery and deli are usable. Once in a while the selection choice for a specific kind of item is a bit limited, but I can generally make-do with what I find. I do like the 24-hr aspect, it's not unusual to find me there @ 1:30 AM.
There are a few things about it that irritate me a little, but I don't dislike WM. The store here has a nice range of general grocery, drug/cosmetics/personal care, household goods, etc. The produce and meat departments are a little suspect, but the bakery and deli are usable. Once in a while the selection choice for a specific kind of item is a bit limited, but I can generally make-do with what I find. I do like the 24-hr aspect, it's not unusual to find me there @ 1:30 AM.
I miss Winn-Dixie as well.Used to have one in downtown Greenville.It closed a number of years ago.The store sat empty for several years-now its a "Big Lots" store.We have a "Wally World" (what folks here call Wal-Mart)thats a supercenter. Hate the place-only go there to get the Carnation Malt mix for my Vita-Mix drinks. Used to get it at the Winn-Dixie.The Winn-Dixie store was so bright,clean and pleasenmt place to shop. the Wal-Mart is dirty,crowded,and dirty.And the check-out there takes FOREVER!-despite many of the check-out lanes are open-they are just slow!
