I love our Publix stores in the Atlanta area. Always clean, well stocked, polite staff, unlike Kroger.
I love Publix for all the reasons that you listed, and yes their staff are the best. Nothing is ever too much to ask, they go out of their way to please and serve their customers.
The store is such a pleasure to shop in, so get lost Hogg boy, this shopper will stay with Publix.