May 2, 2022 by MMR
first quarter, Publix
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix reported sales of $13.2 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, a 13.5% increase from $11.7 billion in 2021. Comparable store sales for the three months ended March 26 increased 11.7% over the prior-year period. Net earnings for the quarter were $618 million, a decline of 58.7% versus the prior
April 28, 2022 by MMR
Carrot Warehouses, Instacart, Publix
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is launching a 15-minute delivery service in Miami powered by Instacart’s nano-fulfillment solution, Carrot Warehouses. The service, which debuted on Thursday and will roll out over the coming weeks, will allow customers in Miami’s Brickell, Coral Gables and Wynwood neighborhoods to have a wide range of fresh produce, pantry staples, household goods and
April 18, 2022 by MMR
Mr. George Community Service Award, Publix
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award during the company’s recent annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in the communities they serve. And he set the example by giving of his time,
April 4, 2022 by MMR
Publix, quarterly dividend, stock split
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix said Monday that its board of directors has approved a 5-for-1 stock split and an increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 1 billion to 4 billion shares. The company’s board also declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. Under the revised Florida Business Corporation
March 17, 2022 by MMR
Publix, Ukraine
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LAKELAND, Fla.— Publix said Thursday that it is launching a register donation program to support people in Ukraine. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Publix director of community relations Dwaine Stevens. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the growing humanitarian need
February 23, 2022 by MMR
Bob Balcerak, Bridgid O’Connor, Publix, Publix president Kevin Murphy, Publix Super Markets
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets is promoting Bridgid O’Connor to vice president of real estate strategy. She will succeed Bob Balcerak, who plans to retire on March 31 after 29 years of service. O’Connor, 40, began her Publix career in 1998 as a part-time cashier in Dunedin, Florida. After working in customer service roles
January 12, 2022 by MMR
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CHICAGO — Amazon took the top spot in dunnhumby’s latest ranking of the nation’s top grocery retailers, with H-E-B following in second place and Market Basket leapfrogging three retailers to take the third spot away from Trader Joe’s. Wegmans held onto the fourth spot for a second year in a row. “The pandemic has massively
December 21, 2021 by MMR
Malinda Renfroe, Mark Irby, Publix, Publix president Kevin Murphy
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets’ vice president of marketing Mark Irby plans to retire at the end of February. The 48-year company veteran will be succeeded by Malinda Renfroe. Renfroe, 42, began her Publix career in 2005 as a marketing support associate in Lakeland, Florida. She became a field marketing coordinator in 2006, category
December 15, 2021 by MMR
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders with the company’s President’s Award during a dinner celebration Tuesday night. The award was given to nine district managers, a recently promoted regional director and two support leaders who embody Publix’s founding philosophies. Recipients have proven their dedication to fairness; mentoring future leaders; and maintaining the
December 7, 2021 by MMR
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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
October 14, 2021 by MMR
Chris Haake, Kyle Davis, Merriann Metz, Publix, Publix CEO and president Todd Jones
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix said Thursday that it has promoted three executives. Kyle Davis, currently director of warehousing, will become vice president of distribution; Chris Haake, business development director of grocery retail support, will be promoted to vice president of replenishment and purchasing support; and Merriann Metz, vice president, general counsel and secretary, will be
September 9, 2021 by MMR
John Goff, Matt Crawley, Publix
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets has promoted John Goff to senior vice president of retail operations, effective January 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 Division