Publix news and trends

Responding to Russia, Food Businesses Rethink Product Assortment, Logistics
Business // March 03, 2022

As businesses across industries boycott Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion, food and beverage businesses are making changes to everything from product assortment to last-mile fulfillment. See also: Apple Suspends Sales in Russia Visa and Mastercard Ban Russian Banks, Pledge $2M Each in Aid...

Empty Shelves Test Grocery Store Customer Loyalty
Retail // November 22, 2021

Grocers are already seeing supply chain challenges impact their ability to meet demand this holiday season. Lakeland, Florida-based supermarket chain Publix, which operates 1,289 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia, confirmed to Jacksonville, Florida’s First Coast News on Friday...

Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Domino’s Pushes Carside Pickup; Kroger Powers eComm Expansion With...
ResTech // November 04, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Kroger leverages its partnership with Ocado to expand to new markets, and Publix launches 30-minute convenience delivery with Instacart. Plus, Domino’s rethinks its off-premises mix in response to labor challenges. New Tracker: Restaurant Mobile and Loyalty Make a...

Instacart, Publix Join Forces on Quick Delivery
Delivery // November 04, 2021

Instacart and the supermarket chain Publix have joined forces on Publix’s virtual convenience offering, which lets customers choose products from Publix and have them delivered by Instacart. Announced on Thursday (Nov. 4), Publix Quick Picks is a new storefront available across Publix’s seven-state footprint, allowing...

Interviews & Exclusives
How Retailers Are Cashing In On A US Coin Shortage

July 14, 2020
As the United States experiences a coin shortage due to the pandemic, some brick-and-mortar retailers are forcing consumers to tell cashiers to “keep the change.” Kroger is the largest chain so far to do so, temporarily refusing to give coins out as change. Customers can either round up their bills to the nearest dollar and […]

How P.F. Chang’s Keeps Customer Data Under (Lettuce) Wraps

February 24, 2020
The mobile order-ahead market continues to expand its footprint, growing by 23 percent over the past four years and now accounting for more than 3.1 billion restaurant visits and $26.8...

Quick Reads
Publix Debuts Virtual Care Services via WellSync

June 27, 2024
Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. The company’s customers can now access virtual care services through digital healthcare firm WellSync, according to a Tuesday (June 25) press release. After filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek care from licensed providers without an appointment, the release […]

Instacart, Publix Join Forces on Quick Delivery

November 04, 2021
Instacart and the supermarket chain Publix have joined forces on Publix’s virtual convenience offering, which lets customers choose products from Publix and have them delivered by Instacart. Announced on Thursday...

Instacart Adds EBT SNAP Payment Option To Three More Merchants

April 29, 2021
Instacart is expanding its EBT SNAP payment integration to three more merchants — Publix, The Save Mart Companies and Price Chopper/Market 32 — bringing the total to 1,500-plus stores in...

Grocers Set Purchase Limits, Walmart Restricts In-Store Customers As COVID Cases Rise

November 15, 2020
Retailers around the country are reinstating measures intended to counter the spread of COVID-19, CNBC reported. At Walmart stores, employees have resumed keeping track of how many shoppers are in...