Comments on: Pensacola Food Worlds Closing; Atmore Belle Foods To Remain Open

By: Longtime

Longtime — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:46:01 +0000

I have been a longtime employee of Belle Foods and the companies that have owned and operated these locations over the last 15 years. I have worked in every location in pensacola including the Barrancas location and I can honestly say that most every employee at all these locations are great people who worked hard and did care about the customers who shopped in their stores. It saddens me that all these employees, including myself will soon be unemployed. They are all good people and many have been around a really long time. I wish all my fellow employees good luck in finding employment in this tough economy. Times are tough, but I know things will look up for us all.

By: Redman

Redman — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:47:06 +0000

Glad Atmore is store staying open.One store in Atmore would have the monopoly and could let there prices creep up even higher.2 grocery stores brings a little competition….wish we had a 3rd.

By: Richard Acord

Richard Acord — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:34:54 +0000

Barrancas location. We can only hope Publix hires the good employees of Food World and continues providing this rebounding/improving area a place we feel comfortable shopping in. The folks area need an option to shop in peace or without feeling like you need a bath after being held captive a the box store up the road, complete zoo No thank you!
David, Peggy (ribs on Sat) and the dedicated hard working crew at Food World, All the best!

By: Johnny_Valiant

Johnny_Valiant — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:17:09 +0000

I shop at the Barrancas Food World, they have begun shortening there hours to 9-7, they are expected to be closed by the 3rd of August. Its a shame, everyone there is so nice and friendly.

By: Robert S.

Robert S. — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 03:30:43 +0000

Sad, I too shop at the Barrancas FW. One store or another in that location has been MY Grocery Store for almost 50 years.
The “ripple effect” from this will be huge as there are the store workers, maintenance people, stockers, delivery companies, individuals who brought things to the store and on and on.
So where are all the jobs that our County Commissioners and Mayor and City Council are bringing into the community?
Lord what is to happen to these good people losing their jobs and their families.
This is tragic…..

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 02:27:15 +0000

@Maury M, my daughter works at the Barrancas store. They will be closing August 3rd if not earlier. They have already begun closing the store 3 hours earlier every night.

I don’t know what my daughter will do. She just recently bought a house.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 23:28:59 +0000

So sad for the hard working people in the stores. I have a hard time believing the market conditions blamed in the bankruptcy just happened since Belle Foods took control one year ago.

By: Maury Middlebrooks

Maury Middlebrooks — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 20:47:23 +0000

The one on Barrancas is open. I just shopped there yesterday. The cashiers are always friendly. They are so familiar with my mom that she doesn’t have to show her ID when writing a check. When I shop for her they ask how she’s doing. This is so unfortunate. Moms 84 and can’t drive far. Publix is the best but she’d have a 20 minute drive at least to get there.

By: Birthday cakes will be missed

Birthday cakes will be missed — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:41:26 +0000

OMG the lady who makes the birthday cakes at the one on pine forest is the best!!!!!!I really am at a lost now her cakes was so pretty and she always made them with love.

By: cygie

cygie — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:15:31 +0000

I have patronized Belle in Brewton for several months now, specifically for meats, and have found their prices to be fair. The customer service service far exceeds the big box store down the road. For employment’s sake I certainly hope they remain operational.