Publix continued expanding into its eighth state by opening a new store June 5 at 3855 Fountainblue Lane in Lexington, Kentucky.
“We are excited to open our second location in Lexington at The Fountains at Palomar,” said Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover. “Customers can start their shopping trip at our Pours café, where they can enjoy a cup of coffee or any of our delicious drinks, or hangout and refresh with an acai bowl or smoothie.”
To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Publix gave commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers at the grand opening.
The Publix departments highlighted at the new Kentucky store include:
- Deli – a full-service counter with a variety of meats and cheeses, international selection of olives, antipastos, hummus and more than 200 artisan cheeses from the U.S. and around the world;
- Produce – organic and conventionally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, with locally-grown produce and exotic choices from around the world. The floral department stocks seasonal bouquets;
- Bakery – offers an array of cakes, cookies and pies, as well as wedding cakes and desserts made by professional decorators. Breads and rolls are baked fresh throughout the day;
- Meat – features custom cuts, including Publix private label all-natural and organic GreenWise chicken. Customers seeking a home-cooked meal with minimal prep time can choose from ready-to-cook items prepared fresh daily;
- Seafood – carries fresh seafood delivered throughout the week. It includes wild and farm-raised fish, as well as a wide variety of shellfish. Publix’s whole fish and fillets are fresh, never frozen. Sushi chefs create hand-rolled selections daily;
- Pharmacy – also includes a large variety of body care products and selection of natural and conventional vitamins, minerals and supplements. The pharmacy also includes a drive-through;
- Publix Liquors – offers beer, wine, spirits and a variety of soft drinks and accessories all in one convenient adjacent location;
- Catering – offers customers event menu planning for free;
- Pours – features beer, coffee, tea, smoothies and acai bowls;
- Burritos, Nachos, Bowls – offers a variety of protein options and toppings, made to order;
- Pizza and Pasta – offers made-to-order whole pizzas cooked from scratch or self-service pizza by the slice, and made-to-order pasta and appetizers; and
- Specialty Popcorn – offers customers a variety of premium and unique flavors popped fresh in store like cheddar, caramel, dill pickle, Oreo, kettle and salt and pepper.
This was the just the latest in a line of openings for Publix, coming on the heels of the May 28 debut of a store in Gainesville, Georgia, as well as two locations in North Carolina – Charlotte and Rolesville. In 2023, Publix was named The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Growth Leader of the Year.
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