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Publix's Bob Bechtel to retire

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bob Bechtel will retire as vice president of customer experience at Publix on March 31, with David Finger succeeding him.

Publix register campaign supports disaster relief efforts in Tennessee

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Publix Super Markets Charities also is donating $100,000 to aid in relief efforts.

Publix pharmacies employ OrderInsite Solutions to prepare for hurricane season

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JUNE 2, 2023

The technology provides predictive analytics, quick adjustments for re-ordering and drug forecasting so Publix knows which prescription medications to fast-track to which stores.

Publix donates additional 1.3 million lbs. of produce to food banks

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Publix has donated more than 2.6 million pounds of produce during the 2023 holidays.

Publix reports gains in Q4, fiscal year earnings

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MARCH 1, 2023

According to Publix, the additional week in Q4 of 2022 increased sales by 8.1% and comparable-store sales for that quarter increased by 12.4%.

Publix Pharmacy offers bedside delivery at Manatee Memorial Hospital

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Publix at Palmetto will handle any necessary insurance authorizations, then fill and deliver the order directly to the patient or the nursing unit.

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NationsBenefits launches direct point of sale integration at Publix Super Markets

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JANUARY 24, 2024

NationsBenefits announced a direct point-of-sale integration strategy and basket analyzer technology that is now accepted at Publix Super Markets.

Publix announces 2022 Pharmacy Rxcellence Award recipients

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APRIL 10, 2023

Fifteen pharmacy associates received Publix's Rxcellence award.

Publix to carry Green Life Farms’ products in additional Florida locations

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Green Life Farms’ products can now be purchased at more than 550 Publix locations in Florida.

Publix associates help the environment during 2023 Publix Serves Week

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MARCH 15, 2023

More than 7,500 associates will volunteer at over 200 organizations, including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability.

Publix names new executive chairman, CEO and president

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Effective Jan. 1, CEO Todd Jones will become executive chairman, President Kevin Murphy will be promoted to CEO and Senior Vice President John Goff will be promoted to president.

DSN Top Women 2023 agenda, speaker lineup set

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Deborah Gilboa, MD, will deliver the keynote as retailers—including Ulta Beauty, Costco, Publix, Meijer, CVS, Rite Aid and Family Dollar—and suppliers round out the sessions and panel discussions.

Publix Super Markets opens its first Kentucky store

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Following Terra Crossing, the next five Kentucky stores are expected to open in Louisville, Lexington and Walton.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available at major retail pharmacies

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at a wide range of retailers, including Costco, CVS Pharmacy, Giant and Publix.

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Publix reports Q1 2023 results

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MAY 1, 2023

Publix’s sales for the three months ended April 1, 2023, were $14.3 billion, an 8.2% increase from $13.2 billion in 2022.

Costco, H-E-B, Publix see customer satisfaction spikes in new annual study

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JANUARY 31, 2024

More than 60% of retailers measured see improvement in the latest cross-industry customer satisfaction study. Walmart is top in pharmacy.

Publix Super Markets Charities donates $10M to support housing nonprofits throughout the Southeast

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

The donation will support more than 250 nonprofit organizations focused on providing housing and shelter services, including 125 Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

Retailers begin offering support to communities impacted by hurricanes

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Several retailers, including Walgreens, Southeastern Grocers, Publix, Hy-Vee and Walmart, are providing support to communities impacted by Hurricane Ian and Fiona.

Publix opens 4th telehealth site with Beaufort Memorial Hospital

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JANUARY 19, 2023

The telehealth centers include a private room with teleconferencing and medical diagnostic equipment like stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, high-definition cameras and other tools necessary for common diagnoses.

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