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.— 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
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets Inc., which in September announced plans to expand into Kentucky, said Tueday that it has signed a lease for a second store in the state. Located in Louisville, like the previously announced store, the new 55,701-square-foot Publix supermarket will include a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 2,800-square-foot Publix
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix reported sales of $11.1 billion for the third quarter, up 18.3% from the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased by 16.5%. The company estimates that about $1.25 billion, or 13.4%, of its sales gain in the quarter ended September 26 was due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Net earnings
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets has promoted director of manufacturing Doug Harris to the position of vice president of manufacturing. He will succeed Jeff Stephens, who is retiring on May 1. In his new role, Harris will oversee the efforts of Publix’s manufacturing businesses, which include seven fresh production plants and printing services. “Doug