April 18, 2024 by MMR
Brad Shiver, Danita Washington, David Kuehl, Hermith Coleman, Matt Humphreys, Mr. George Community Service Award, Ody Infante, Publix, Publix founder George Jenkins
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix honored six of its associates for their community involvement, recognizing them with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. The company notes that Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make
March 25, 2024 by MMR
influential women, Katie Scanlon, MM, MMR's Most Influential Women, Most Influential Women, Publix
Issue 03-25-2024
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
February 7, 2024 by smeyer and MMR
Bob Bechtel, David Finger, Publix, Publix CEO Kevin Murphy
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
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
January 11, 2024 by MMR
Kentucky, Publix, Publix CEO Kevin Murphy
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
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.
June 21, 2023 by MMR
March of Dimes, Publix
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
May 24, 2023 by MMR
America's Best Employers for New Grads, Forbes, Publix
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
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
May 1, 2023 by MMR
first quarter, Publix
Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
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
March 27, 2023 by MMR
earnings, Publix, Q4 sales
2023, Issue 03-27-2023, Issues
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
March 1, 2023 by MMR
financial results, Publix, Q4
Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
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
February 28, 2023 by MMR
Feeding America, hunger summit, Publix, Publix CEO Todd Jones
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
December 14, 2022 by MMR
Kevin Murphy, Publix, Publix CEO Todd Jones, Publix president Kevin Murphy, Publix Super Markets Inc., Todd Jones
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
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
November 9, 2022 by MMR
Publix, Veterans Day
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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