Publix held a grand opening June 19 for a new store at 2895 N Ocean Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The 29,495-square-foot store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli.
“This location offers a unique shopping experience just steps from the beach, and we’re excited to provide our customers with the quality, convenience and service they know and love,” said Lindsey Willis, Publix media relations manager.
As part of the company’s 95th anniversary, Publix gave free commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers in line.
The store features include:
- A deli department featuring a full-service deli counter, as well as handcrafted old-world delicacies, cured sausages, soppressata and aged prosciutto. The deli also offers an international selection of olives, antipastos, hummus and more than 200 artisan cheeses from the U.S. and around the world.
- A produce department carrying 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.
- A scratch bakery that offers an array of cakes, cookies and pies, as well as wedding cakes and decadent desserts made by skilled decorators. Breads and rolls are baked fresh throughout the day. Bakery treats include cheesecake, cupcakes and jumbo muffins.
- A meat department featuring custom cuts of meats, 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.
- A full-service seafood department carrying 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 delectable hand-rolled selections daily.
- A wine department offering a variety of premium and specialty wines from the U.S. and around the world, along with a large selection of champagnes and sparkling wines. The selection also includes fine wines made with organic grapes.
Publix provides contactless pay options and convenient services like grocery delivery, powered by Instacart, and pharmacy delivery.
Publix plans to hold another grand opening June 26 in Pompano Beach, following similar events at new stores in Alabama and Georgia.
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About Publix
Publix Super Markets, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, operates 1,410 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 28 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work.
