The average Floridian doesn’t need to drive more than a few miles to reach a Publix. That makes it easy to underestimate just how strongly they feel about certain products. But ask a Floridian what they’d do if their Publix disappeared tomorrow, and the answer gets specific fast. These are the products they’d drive an…
Walmart and Target promise an array of shopping goods. But for Illinoisans, the difference between these two retail giants is more than just what’s on the shelf. Some folks swear by Walmart’s low prices. Others head to Target just to relax and browse with a coffee in hand. These are the key differences between the…
Nobody hands you a certificate when you become a Florida local. There’s no ceremony, no official moment, no day where someone taps you on the shoulder and says you’ve been here long enough for it to count. It happens gradually, through enough summers and hurricane seasons and Publix trips that one day you realize you’ve…
Target is Target everywhere in the country, until you move to Florida. Then it’s Target plus hurricane season, Target plus snowbird traffic, Target plus a parking lot that’s been sitting in direct sun since 7 a.m. Floridians know how Target works. Newcomers are still catching up. Here’s what they’re learning. 1. The Hurricane Prep Section…
Everyone has a Walmart story. Sometimes the worst part about Walmart isn’t the long lines or the disheveled clearance section. It’s the rude customers who act like they own the place. Whether it’s blocking aisles or yelling at employees, these are the rude Walmart behaviors some Californians have that need to stop. Sneaking in at…
There’s something oddly exciting about the Walmart clearance aisle. The prices are low, the stakes feel high, and the surprises don’t end. But sometimes it feels that for every courteous Texas shopper quietly scanning the shelves, there’s someone else making things miserable. Rudeness in Walmart’s clearance zone comes in many forms. Chances are, you’ve experienced…
There’s a conversation that happens in the condo of Florida snowbirds every April, right around packing time. It goes something like this: “How much room do we have in the suitcase?” “Why?” “I need to fit six bags of plantain chips, two key lime pies, and whatever that Cuban coffee is called.” “We’re going to…
For Olive Garden fans who’ve been around since the days of those iconic “When You’re Here, You’re Family” commercials, the chain used to feel like a cozy Italian escape. Over the years, though, regulars have noticed the shift. Some changes are subtle, others not so much. Olive Garden’s food is still comforting. But there’s a…
Publix has the BOGO system. Floridians have the BOGO system figured out. These aren’t the same thing, and the gap between them is where clever shopping occurs. These 11 moves represent the best of what happens when loyal customers get familiar with the mechanics of a deal they encounter every single week. 1. Stacking a…
Florida snowbirds and locals share the same Publix stores from November through April. Most of the time, it works fine. Most of the time. There are twelve things Publix veterans wish every snowbird knew before their first visit. 1. In Florida, BOGO Means You Have to Buy Two This one comes first because it causes…
