My Publix store in Florida is opening a brand new store tomorrow with all the bells and whistles. One reason I went to WM was for prescriptions. I really don't care for WM's food dept. I have shopped Publix since moving to FL years ago. My DH was also a supplier to them and I learned a lot about their policies, where produce comes from and was able to visit their whole layout in Lakeland. I trust the company. Since the new store will have a prescription dept., I will not have to go to WM.
I also used to buy many plants and garden stuff but that dept. is now downsized. Used to be able to buy little starter plants for less than a buck. Now all they seem to carry are the big ones at $4 and up.
My store has taken all the stand alone displays out of the middle of the big aisles. Said it was for safety reasons. Uh Huh!