Publix Produces Strong Q1 Sales
Publix produced strong sales in its first quarter, noting that it has been classified as an essential business and has remained open to serve the needs of its customers during the pandemic.
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Placer: Full-Line Supermarkets Weather Coronavirus Well
Full-line supermarkets are maintaining relatively strong store traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more specialized operations tending to suffer, according to analytics platform Placer.ai.
Publix Sets Hours For First Responders, Hospital Staff
Publix has designated Thursday evenings, from 8 to 9 p.m. and Friday mornings, from 7 to 8 a.m., as special shopping hours for first responders and hospital staff.
Publix Offering Contactless Pay Options
Publix is rolling out contactless pay options to all its stores, including GreenWise Market. The rollout is expected to be completed by Saturday, April 4. This is one more measure Publix is taking to protect the health and well-being of its customers and associates during the pandemic.
Publix Recommends Against Attending Shareholders Meeting
To protect the safety of associates and stockholders through the duration of the coronavirus outbreak, Publix has determined to substantially condense its annual shareholders meeting scheduled for April 14.
Updated: Williams Sonoma, Other Retailers Close Stores, Reduce Hours
A range of retailers across channels are responding to the coronavirus outbreak with moves to temporarily close their stores, reduce store hours and other consumer and employee oriented initiatives.
Publix Launches Membership Program
To build relationships and connections with customers, Publix has launched its first personalized membership program, Club Publix.
Publix Propels Q4 Sales Growth
Publix showed gains across comps, sales and earnings for both its fourth quarter and fiscal year.
Publix Breaks Ground On North Carolina Distribution Center
North Carolina governor Roy Cooper, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, Greensboro mayor Nancy Vaughan and Publix CEO Todd Jones participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Publix’s new refrigerated distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Publix Recognizes Store, Division Managers
Twelve Publix supermarket managers were recognized for their leadership and dedication during a dinner at the company’s annual Retail Operations Conference in Orlando, Florida. The George W. Jenkins Award and the President’s Award are Publix’s two most prestigious recognitions.
Publix Posts Strong Sales In Q3
In the third quarter, Publix comparable store sales increased but profits slipped, the retailer reported.
Publix Promotes Jonczyk To VP/Atlanta Division
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 Posts Positive Q2
Publix posted a positive second quarter performance, with growth in both net sales and earnings.
Publix Opens Second GreenWise Market
Publix recently opened its second GreenWise Market in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at the Indigo Square shopping center.
Publix Advances In Q1
Publix reported a robust first quarter, with strong sales growth and earnings boosted by gains on equity securities.
Publix Elects Jenkins To Board
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.
Publix Names VP/General Counsel
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 Sales Rise In Q4
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%.
Publix Expanding GreenWise Stores
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 Names VP/Manufacturing
Publix has promoted director of manufacturing Doug Harris to vp/manufacturing, effective May 1, 2019.