Publix Super Markets has been named to the Best Workplaces in Retail list by Fortune for the 12th consecutive year, ranking third of the 20 best large retail workplaces for 2025.
Employees reported that the company’s welcoming and promote-from-within culture, customer service and dedication to community outreach are some of the reasons they enjoy working there.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the best workplaces in the retail industry for the 12th consecutive year,” said Maria Brous, Publix’s director of communications. “We’re especially proud of this designation because it’s from our associates who shared their experiences as part of the award process.”
Caring for employees
According to the Great Place To Work survey, employees said they are made to feel welcome when they join Publix.
As the largest employee-owned company in the country, Publix offers eligible workers the opportunity to become company owners through its employee stock ownership and employee stock purchase plans.
Publix also helps those eligible further their education with tuition reimbursement benefits and offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Care for communities
Publix is devoted to supporting its communities and being a good steward of the environment. The company encourages its employees to volunteer during its two Publix Serves Weeks each year – one focused on hunger and the other on sustainability.
The company’s Good Together hunger campaign also takes place twice a year, whith Publix coming together with employees and customers to donate fresh produce and nonperishable food items to Feeding America partner food banks and other organizations.
In addition, Publix donates food from its stores that is no longer salable but still safe for consumption through the Good Together food donation program.
Methodology
Fortune partnered with Great Place To Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 1 million employees in the U.S. retail industry. Questions focused on their experiences, including innovation, company values and the effectiveness of leaders.
To read more about Publix’s ranking and see the full list, visit greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/retail/2025.
About Publix
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 employees, operates 1,415 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.
For 28 consecutive years, it has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, the company’s dedication to quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business.
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