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Publix Signs Lease For Another Louisville Store

The grocer’s Kentucky growth continues with the store in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, to be known as Publix at Mid City Market.

by Shelby Team August 19, 2026

Buy-again suggestions, substitutions, personalization and digital merchandising are run by Prodx on Hy-Vee’s online shopping platform.

by Shelby Team August 19, 2026

Among the store’s features is a “Local Favorites” endcap featuring Southeast Michigan products such as Downriver Chips and Faygo Soda.

The 48,000-square-foot location at Greatwood Marketplace is projected to open in early 2028.

More household, wellness and nutrition products were also part of the transformation of the location.

The North Carolina-based grocer announced plans earlier this year to convert the former Kj’s Market into a full-service Lowes Foods.

A static weekly ad is turned into a clickable circular in minutes, thanks to Pinky, AppCard’s AI.

The Wakefern banner developed special savings, digital offers and promotions to thank customers for their support over the years.