LAKELAND, Fla. — After more than 46 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Jacksonville Division vice president Scott Brubaker has announced his decision to retire at the end of June. Publix said that Adrian Bennett will succeed him. Brubaker, 62, began his Publix career in 1975 as a part-time front service clerk in Melbourne,
LAKELAND, Fla. — For the fourth year in a row, Publix donated $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 125,000 trees in two damaged Florida watersheds: the Withlacoochee River Watershed and Little Orange Creek Preserve. The donation brings the five-year total to over $600,000 donated to plant 605,000 trees, funded entirely by proceeds from
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy is expanding administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine into Georgia and Tennessee, the company said on Monday. This marks the first time the company is providing COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee and the first time it is providing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Georgia. The vaccine will be
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix on Monday reported strong sales gains for the third quarter and fiscal year ended December 26. Publix’s sales for the fourth quarter were $11.2 billion, a 14.8% increase from the $9.8 billion recorded in 2019. Comparable store sales for the three-month period increased 13.4%. The company estimates about $850 million, or
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is offering a free $125 Publix gift card to its associates who complete the full COVID-19 vaccination, the company said Friday. To receive the gift card, associates must be currently employed, submit an internal form and proof of vaccination. Although not required, the company is encouraging its associates to get the
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets Inc. opened its eighth GreenWise Market store Thursday on the ground floor of a building in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The 27,758-square-foot store is the first GreenWise Market to be located in a multi-use high-rise, the company said. “We took all of the things our customers love about GreenWise
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is partnering with the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced at a press conference on Tuesday. The vaccine will initially be available at 22 stores in Florida’s Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties.
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 Pharmacy announced on Monday a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows customers to schedule a convenient time for their vaccination and sign consent forms prior to arrival, which reduces the amount of time spent waiting while paperwork is processed. “Due
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets Inc. reported sales of $11.4 billion for the three months ended June 27, a 21.8% increase from $9.3 billion posted last year’s second quarter. Comparable store sales for the three-month period increased 19.9%. The company estimates its sales for the quarter increased by 16.1% — or about $1.5 billion
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix on Wednesday opened its first GreenWise Market store in Georgia. “At GreenWise Market, customers can find a space to explore new flavors and learn new techniques and recipes from our associates,” said Publix President Kevin Murphy. “We’re excited to share our unique atmosphere and foods with our Atlanta community.” The new
NEW YORK — Even as retailers extend their store hours, they are offering consumers more ways to shop without coming into the store at all. Walmart this month is rolling out its new Express Delivery service, which promises to let customers get more items from the store delivered to their doors in less than two