6 Things You Should Know Before Going to Publix for the First Time — Shopping

My husband and I just moved to Charlotte, NC, and we chose our new apartment because it's a five-minute walk to Publix. I mean, there were other reasons too, of course — like the layout, the price, and the well-managed building — but really Publix was a pretty big factor.

That's because for this girl from the Northeast, Publix was a magical wonderland only visited when on vacation in Florida. It became even more so when I moved to New York City and my grocery store options were limited to narrow aisles, overpriced products, and anxious shoppers. So yes, being near the Publix was important.

If you've never been to one (and you really should make a point to get there!), here are a few things you should know.

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