LAKELAND, Fla. — Katie Scanlon is a forceful advocate for pharmacy, with a firm belief that pharmacists are a critical yet underutilized component of health care. “Pharmacies promote wellness and mitigate cost through medication adherence, immunizations, early detection and screening,” said Scanlon, senior director of pharmacy administration at Publix Super Markets. Pharmacies proved to be
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix vice president of customer experience Bob Bechtel is retiring from the supermarket retailer after 45 years of service, the company said on Wednesday. His retirement takes effect on March 31. “Bob has spent his career focusing on customer service,” Publix CEO Kevin Murphy said in a statement. “Through his leadership and
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix opened its first store in Kentucky on Wednesday, officially expanding its operating territory into its eighth state. Located at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. in the Terra Crossing Shopping Center in Louisville, the 55,701-square-foot store has a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors outlet offering beer, wine and spirits.
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix has reached a milestone of having donated more than $100 million to the March of Dimes since 1995, the company announced on Wednesday, adding that funds raised during Publix’s annual March of Dimes campaign help improve the health of moms and babies. “This incredible milestone is only possible because of our
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix has been named to Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for New Grads list, ranking No. 13 out of 20 companies in the retail and wholesale industries category. “Publix is committed to creating a diverse workforce,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We’re proud that new graduates want to build a
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix reported sales of $14.3 billion for the three months ended April 1, an 8.2% increase from the $13.2 billion in the 2022 first quarter. Comparable store sales increased 6.4%. Net earnings for the first quarter were $1.2 billion, compared to $618 million in 2022, an increase of 100.8%. Earnings per share
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix reported sales of $15.3 billion for the three-month fiscal quarter ended December 31. That’s an increase of 22% from the $12.6 billion posted in the fourth quarter of 2021, a 13-week quarter. The additional week in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased sales by 8.1%. Comparable-store sales for the period increased
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix’s reported sales of $15.3 billion for the three-month fiscal quarter ended December 31. That’s an increase of 22% from the $12.6 billion posted in Q4 2021, a 13-week quarter. The additional week in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased sales by 8.1%. Comparable store sales for the period increased 12.4%. Net
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix hosted its inaugural hunger summit last week, bringing together executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the company’s operating area, along with state and federal officials, to discuss how they can build on previous successes and feed more people in need. Publix leaders also shared best practices in talent
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets recently recognized 12 of its leaders with the company’s highest honors, the George W. Jenkins Award and the President’s Award. The awards were bestowed at the company’s retail operations conference, which was held on December 8, in Orlando, Fla. Each award was presented to one retail leader from each
LAKELAND, Fla. — As a token of appreciation for their service, Publix will offer veterans, active military and their families a 10% discount on their groceries on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. To receive the discount, at checkout customers must present a veteran or military ID card, a discharge document or a driver’s license with
LAKELAND, Fla.— Publix Super Markets on Monday announced that two members of its executive team are retiring, and another has been promoted. Vice President of Finance Gino DiGrazia has decided to retire at the end of this year after 30 years with the company. DiGrazia, 60, began his Publix career in 1992 as manager of