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Publix Holds Grand Opening For First Store In Kentucky

Publix Super Markets opened its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 10, entering its eighth state of operation. Located at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. in the Terra Crossing Shopping Center in Louisville, the store features a 55,701-square-foot store with a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors offering beer, wine and spirits. This […]

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Publix Produce Donations Boost Feeding America Food Banks

Matching its donation made for Thanksgiving, Publix is giving another 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks in eight states this holiday season.  The donations are part of the company’s biannual “Feeding More Together” register campaign. Publix gives $10 million each year to purchase and deliver produce to the […]

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Publix Recognizes 12 Employees With Highest Company Honors

Publix has announced the 12 employees who have been recognized as recipients of the 2023 George W. Jenkins Award and the 2023 President’s Award. These company leaders were honored at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference Nov. 16-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins […]

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Publix Shares Additional Officer Promotions

Kevin Murphy, who was recently announced as Publix’s next CEO, has shared three officer promotions, which also will be effective Jan. 1. With John Goff’s upcoming promotion to president, Norman Badger will become SVP of retail operations and Chris Shaw will be the new VP of product business development for grocery. To enhance the company’s […]

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Publix Makes Several Executive Moves With Promotions

Publix has shared several executive promotions that will take effect Jan. 1: CEO Todd Jones will become executive chairman, with President Kevin Murphy promoted to CEO and SVP John Goff to president.  In addition, Chairman Ed Crenshaw will remain on the board as chairman emeritus. Jones began his career in 1980 as a front service […]

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Publix Named To Fortune’s Best Workplaces For Women List

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized by Fortune as one of the best workplaces for women in 2023. The company is one of only three retailers included on the large companies list. “We’re honored to be recognized as a best workplace for women by Fortune,” said Publix VP of Human Resources Marcy Benton. “Being named on the […]

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Seal The Seasons Expands Frozen Fruit Distribution With Publix

Beginning this month, Florida-grown produce is available year-round in Publix’s frozen aisle through its partnership with Seal the Seasons.  The company’s Florida Antioxidant Blend – featuring strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and Michigan dark sweet cherries – can be found in 32-ounce bags at the majority of Publix’s 1,352 locations. For decades, Florida has ranked in the top […]

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Publix Donates $1M To Support Hurricane Relief In Florida

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to support relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. In addition, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help provide relief for those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in any amount at checkout. The end date for […]