In this episode, Staff Writer J.C. Carnahan dives into the details of how two major grocery chains — Publix and Trader Joe’s — are carving out their own paths in the grocery wars of Central Florida. See how each have expanded their reach and what we hear may be driving both their expansion plans.

Curious about the stories behind the episode? Click here to catch up.

- https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/01/16/publix-windermere.html

- https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/01/02/trader-joes-party-city-waterford-lakes-east-orange.html

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