Company Profile
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Company Overview
Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt, have avoided layoffs, and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop.
Company History
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 Jenkins family. Publix operates throughout the Southeastern United States, with locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Benefits
Publix matches 401(k) retirement contributions and provides eligible associates with Publix stock through our greatest benefit, the employee stock ownership program. The value of Publix stock has increased an average of 15 percent each year since the stock was first offered in 1959.