Publix has 1,439 locations in the United States as of the beginning of 2025, one being in Louisville, KY. However, Lexington is about to get its very first Publix. Publix announced a new store location in the Fountain of Palomar in Lexington and the opening date is March 5th at 7 a.m. at 3855 Fountainblue Lane and another location at 1952 Stockton Way near Georgetown Road.
Winter Haven, Florida, is the birthplace of the very first Publix, founded by George Jenkins, an American businessman. The first Publix store was established on September 6, 1930. The brick-and-mortar building, a business or company that offers face-to-face customer service, is still standing and is a part of the National Register of Historic Places. Publix offers its shoppers online information on what they are all about on two separate websites. This official Publix Website provides information on how it all began and its development over the years while this official Publix Website provides online shoppers with the entire store’s products at the touch of a finger.
Like most other grocery stores, Publix sells produce and has sections such as a bakery, deli, and pharmacy. Items such as packaged foods, frozen foods, and dry goods are also available. The bakery has a wonderful supply of scratch-made breads and sweet pastries. In the deli, there’s a variety of sub sandwiches, custom sandwiches, and ready-made soups and salads. Publix also offers vaccines, prescription refills, and numerous over-the-counter medications in its pharmacy section. This setup makes it easy for shoppers who need to tackle several errands at once.
What makes Publix unique is its environment. Publix is an employee-owned business, with present and past employees and members of the Jenkins family taking part in the ownership. One of the most recommended places to work is Publix because of its reputation for providing excellent customer service. Not only this, but Publix’s return policy promises to refund the full purchase price if a customer is not satisfied.
On the official Publix website, George Jenkins expresses he strives to create a store that would make shopping a pleasure. To make his dream come true, he quit his job and took his savings to open his very own business. Jenkins was very attentive to how he wanted his store run by staying connected and spending time with his associates, keeping the store clean, creating a comfortable environment for the workers and customers, and offering quality products.
Today, Publix continues to be the premier quality food retailer in the world. Lastly, Jenkins instilled in his associates the value of giving back and helping the community whenever and however possible by donating large quantities of food to local food banks through their “Good Together” enterprise.
Publix also supports other community organizations through their “Publix Super Markets Charities.” This program consists of Publix’s funding for reducing homelessness, encouraging youth development, and decreasing hunger through food banks. Other environmental activities Publix takes part in support for tree planting and water restoration projects through partnerships with organizations such as the Arbor Day Foundation.
Publix’s contribution to Lexington will make a positive impact on its community. Publix provides a closer grocery option to many families with high-quality produce and exceptional customer service. Continuing their reputation of being connected with the community, they donate and support the funds to many meaningful organizations such as food banks, tree planting, and water restoration projects. Publix’s convenience, wide variety of staples, and friendly environment is what has the people of Lexington excited for its opening.
