Publix Super Markets President Kevin Murphy has announced the promotion of John Goff to SVP of retail operations, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Goff, 48, began his career in 1991 as a front service clerk in Jacksonville, Florida. He worked in various positions before being promoted to store manager in 2005. He was promoted to Jacksonville […]
Category: Publix Super Markets
Publix, established in 1930 in Florida, has grown to become a beloved supermarket chain known for its commitment to customer service and quality products. As of 2023, the company operates over 1,300 locations across multiple states in the Southeastern U.S.
Renowned for its emphasis on organic and sustainably sourced produce, the brand curates a diverse selection of goods, including specialty items and exclusive offerings. Notably, Publix was among the first grocery stores in the U.S. to have in-store cooking demonstrations, pioneering the concept of sampling delicious recipes for shoppers. The supermarket chain’s dedication to quality and sustainability resonates with consumers seeking health-conscious choices.
Through its progressive approach to supporting local suppliers and fostering a community-oriented shopping experience, Publix remains a prominent destination for health-conscious individuals seeking ethically sourced and premium-quality products.
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Plans To Open First Store In Kentucky, Its Eighth State
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Inc. has signed a lease for its first store in Kentucky. The Louisville store will be located at the northwest corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. The Terra Crossing shopping center will feature a 55,702-square-foot Publix supermarket and an adjacent Publix Liquors, the first […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Helping Students Through Scholarships, Food Pantry Donations
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities are contributing a total of $180,000 to support the education and well-being of students at nine colleges and universities in its operating area. Through a collaboration with the United Negro College Fund, Publix is providing a total of $90,000 in scholarships to 45 minority students attending the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, Southeast
Publix Introduces GreenWise Plant-Based Burgers And Tenders
In response to increased customer demand for more plant‑based protein options, Publix is launching the company’s first pea-based chickenless tenders and meatless burger patties. The GreenWise Chickenless Tenders, arriving in stores this week, and the GreenWise Meatless Burger, released in April, offer the texture and taste of meat while providing 11 and 19 grams of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Open First Store In Senoia, GA, On July 28
Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. July 28 in the Senoia Village shopping center in Senoia, Georgia. This 48,300-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. It will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy, seafood, meat and fresh produce departments. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Mooala Launches Four New Plant-Based Milks In Publix
Mooala, a leading maker of organic, dairy-free beverages, has launched four SKUs of plant-based milk at Publix. The Dallas, Texas-based company began rolling out product to the supermarket chain in February, and now Mooala is available in more than 1,200 Publix stores. Headlining the launch is the company’s nut-free, dairy-free and non-GMO Chocolate Bananamilk. This drink […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Once Again Named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader
For the second year in a row, Publix has been named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader. During the company’s most recent workplace campaign, Publix associates pledged $37.8 million to United Way with Publix Super Market Charities committing an additional $24.5 million, bringing the total contribution to $62.3 million. The funds are being distributed […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Produce For Kids Campaign Supports Feeding America Food Banks
The bi-annual Publix Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign wrapped on June 16 with 12 produce partners providing 700,000 meals to the 32 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area. Newly designed campaign signage positioned near produce partners in more than 1,200 Publix stores featured QR codes leading shoppers to a downloadable eCookbook […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southeast, Whole Foods
Smart Baking Co. Products To Be Carried At 124 Publix Locations
Smart Baking Co. was founded on the idea of making healthy food delicious and accessible to everyone. The baking company is taking another step toward that goal with an extended run with Publix. The company’s healthy snack cakes, Smartcakes, will now be carried at 124 Publix locations. The news comes after the grocery chain began […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Forbes Ranks Publix One Of America’s Best Employers For New Grads
Forbes ranked Lakeland, Florida-based Publix No. 59 out of 250 companies on its 2021 list of America’s Best Employers For New Grads, and Publix ranked No. 5 out of 25 companies in the Retail and Wholesale industries category. “Publix focuses on our core values and workplace culture,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Expands Bluehouse Salmon Offerings In All Stores
Publix is offering Atlantic Sapphire’s land-raised Bluehouse Salmon in all stores across its seven-state footprint. Publix was one of the earliest supporters of Atlantic Sapphire’s Miami-based Bluehouse, one the largest land-based aquaculture salmon farms in the U.S. and the only land-farmed salmon in the country that uses salt water from an aquifer. Publix initially offered […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Now Accepts Walk-Ins For COVID-19 Vaccinations
All Publix Pharmacy locations are now accepting walk-in customers who want to get the COVID‑19 vaccine, in addition to those who schedule appointments online, while supplies last. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals ages 18 and older, and walk-in customers may choose between the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, pending availability. Customers who receive […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Reports First Quarter 2021 Results And Stock Price
Publix’s sales for the three months ended March 27, 2021 were $11.7 billion, a 3.9 percent increase from $11.2 billion in 2020. Comparable store sales for the three months ended March 27 increased 2.4 percent. The company estimates its sales for the three months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020 increased approximately $0.9 […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Raises $10M For Food Banks With Feeding More Together Program
Publix reports that its new Feeding More Together program has raised nearly $10 million in support for food banks throughout the Southeast. The 12-day register campaign, launched last month, raised nearly $5 million in customer donations. Local food banks are able to use allocated funds from the register campaign to select from a variety of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix To Offer Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After CDC And FDA Decision
Following the April 24 decision by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, Publix will once again offer customers the option to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination. The CDC suggests women younger than 50 years old should be made aware of the rare but increased risk […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Giving $2M To Florida Everglades Restoration
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetlands in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per year to the local environment. “A clean water supply is fundamental to the health and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
More GA Publix Pharmacies To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The state of Georgia has selected 139 Publix pharmacies to receive doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. While the total number of Georgia pharmacy locations is growing, not all of the previously announced 108 pharmacies will receive additional vaccines at this time. However, those pharmacies might receive more vaccines in the future. “We’re grateful to […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Open Third Store In Henry County, Georgia
Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Shoppes at Ola Crossroads Center in McDonough, Georgia. This will be the company’s third store in Henry County. This 48,300-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. Store hours will be 7 a.m.-10 p.m. It will have traditional […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
More Florida Publix Pharmacies To Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Continuing the collaboration between Publix, Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state is providing an additional 70,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to select Publix pharmacies. At the same time, the number of Publix Pharmacy locations administering the vaccinations is increasing from 105 to 242. “We are grateful to continue our collaboration with the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Amazon Fresh, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Smart Baking Co. Products Now Available At Publix
Fans of Smart Baking Co. who live in the Southeast now have another way to get their hands on the company’s snack cakes. “As a Florida company, we are thrilled to see our products on the shelves at Publix,” said Dave Heuvel, Smart Baking Co.’s co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing. “More and more […]