Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks

Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.

Some Publix stores end one-way aisle policy

Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.

Publix reports $2.5 billion spike in sales amid pandemic

Publix announced Monday that sales in the first half of 2020 increased approximately $2.5 billion compared to the same time last year.

Publix begins requiring face coverings in all stores

Starting Tuesday, Publix customers will be required to wear face masks in all grocery stores.

Publix recalls salad products in several states, including Florida

One of the South's largest grocery store chains is announcing a recall of some salads sold in its stores. Publix announced that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit. 

Publix to donate $1 million to National Urban League affiliates

Publix announced it will donate a million dollars to National Urban League affiliates in the southeast region of the U.S. to continue a "long-standing support for their civil rights efforts."

Publix is now highest-ranking Florida company on Fortune 500 list

Publix has moved up on the list of Fortune 500 companies, and is now the highest-ranking Florida company to be included.

Publix reports billion-dollar jump in sales amid pandemic

Publix just did the numbers, and they are pretty astounding. In the first two weeks after a national emergency was declared because of COVID-19, Publix sales spiked by $1-billion.

Publix sees $1 billion sales increase during coronavirus pandemic

While many companies across the country have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, grocery stores like Publix are seeing sizable profits.

Publix is now selling their own masks

A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers. 

Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks

As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.

Publix rolls out special shopping hours for first responders, hospital staff

In order to help first responders and hospital staff on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began offering special shopping hours just for them.

Publix says it will install Plexiglas around cash registers

Publix Super Markets Inc. plans to install Plexiglas partitions to protect its cashiers as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.