Publix Super Markets, Inc., commonly known as Publix, is an employee-owned American supermarket chain headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, Publix is a private corporation that is wholly owned by present and past employees and members of the
Early history
George Jenkins previously worked as a stock clerk and a manager at Piggly Wiggly from 1926 to 1930. When Jenkins decided to open his own grocery store, he adopted the name "Publix"
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Who Owns the Publix Grocery Store Chain? – Market Realist
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Who is the founder of Publix?
The original founder, intimately referred to as Mr. George, started the company as a way to compete against his former employer, Piggly Wiggly. The companies still compete in the grocery store space. Currently, Todd Jones serves as the Publix CEO.
How many employees does Publix have?
As of January 2019, Publix employs about 193,000 people at its 1,281 retail locations, cooking schools, corporate offices, nine grocery distribution centers, and eleven manufacturing facilities. The manufacturing facilities produce its dairy, deli, bakery, and other food products. Publix is the largest employee-owned company in the United States.
Is Publix a Fortune 500 company?
Fortune ranked Publix #1 on their 2018 list of World’s Most Admired Companies in the Food & Drug Stores sector. The company’s 2017 sales totaled US$34.6 billion, with profits of $2.3 billion, ranking No. 88 on Fortune magazine’s Fortune 500 list of U.S. companies for 2017.
Does Publix still compete with other grocery stores?
The companies still compete in the grocery store space. Currently, Todd Jones serves as the Publix CEO. He took over from William "Ed" Crenshaw, Mr. George’s grandson and the current chair. Jennifer Jenkins and Howard Jenkins are also on the board.