The Albertson’s store next door to Toys R Us was one of 49 stores in Florida that the Publix chain bought from Albertson’s last year.

            The Ninth Ave. store is the last of the Pensacola stores to be remodeled.

            A former Albertson’s manager says he understands the Ninth Ave. Store will be the “Taj Mahal” of the Publix markets in Northwest Florida.

            Construction workers have completely gutted the building and it appears to be due for a complete overhaul.

            The new Publix is expected to open late this year.