After more than 44 years of service, Publix Super Markets’ Atlanta division vice president Joe DiBenedetto is retiring at the end of the year. Publix has promoted Kris Jonczyk to Atlanta division vice president, effective January 1, 2020.
Publix posted a positive second quarter performance, with growth in both net sales and earnings.
Publix recently opened its second GreenWise Market in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at the Indigo Square shopping center.
Publix reported a robust first quarter, with strong sales growth and earnings boosted by gains on equity securities.
During its annual meeting of stockholders, Publix elected Jennifer Jenkins to its board of directors. In addition, Barney Barnett, Jane Finley and Charlie Jenkins Jr. retired from the board.
After 21 years of service, Publix svp/general counsel and secretary John Attaway is retiring May 31, 2019. Upon Attaway’s retirement, Merriann Metz will be promoted to vp/general counsel and secretary.
Publix’s sales for the fourth quarter were $9.3 billion, a 3.8% increase from $8.9 billion in 2017. Comparable store sales increased 1.1%.
As it continues expanding its natural and organic food store format, Publix has selected new GreenWise Market locations in Odessa, FL, Nocatee, FL, and Lexington, SC.
Publix has promoted director of manufacturing Doug Harris to vp/manufacturing, effective May 1, 2019.
After 38 years of dedicated service, Publix vp/manufacturing Jeff Stephens announced his decision to retire, effective May 1, 2019.
Publix Super Markets is planning to debut its first online Aprons Cooking School class. The class will premiere on YouTube, and two additional classes are planned for February and March.
Great Place to Work Institute and Fortune magazine have recognized Publix Super Markets as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Diversity, ranking it number three out of 100 companies, up from number six last year.
In an inaugural list the company created, job site Indeed named Publix Super Markets one of its Top-Rated Workplaces for Veterans.
Despite dealing with Hurricanes Irma, Florence and Michael, Publix grew both sales and earnings in its third quarter.
Publix has promoted several executives, effective January 1, 2019, including a new president of the company.
Publix plans to expand its headquarters in Lakeland, FL, and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027.
Publix net sales rose in the second quarter, and strong earnings benefited from the government’s tax cuts.
Supermarket chain Publix has acquired a store lease from Winn-Dixie.
Publix has entered into an agreement to purchase three Florida stores from Safeway.
A report from audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG, the 2018 U.S. Customer Experience Excellence Analysis, identified companies that offer the best personal experiences to their customer, and four retailers made the top tier of the list.