November 8, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Publix
Leading Headlines, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — As a token of appreciation for their service, Publix will offer veterans, active military and their families a 10% discount on their groceries on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. To receive the discount, at checkout customers must present a veteran or military ID card discharge document or driver’s license with veteran designation.
August 12, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dain Rusk, Publix, Publix Pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

LAKELAND, Fla. — This week Publix Pharmacy rolled out curbside pickup at stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Virginia, with select pharmacies excluded. North and South Carolina pharmacy locations plan to offer curbside pickup at a later date. “Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to
April 18, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Mr. George Community Service Award, Publix, Publix founder George Jenkins, Todd Jones
Leading Headlines, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix recognized 6 associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award during the company’s recent annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in the communities they serve. And he set the example by giving of his time,
March 17, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Publix, war in the Ukraine
Leading Headlines, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla.— Publix said Thursday that it is launching a register donation program to support people in Ukraine. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Publix director of community relations Dwaine Stevens. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the growing humanitarian need
October 26, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Publix
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — To help customers dispose of leftover or expired prescription medications, Publix Pharmacy has installed drug-disposal kiosks in select pharmacies located in five states. “We know many customers are concerned about where their unused prescriptions will end up,” said Publix vice president of Pharmacy Dain Rusk. “These kiosks are a convenient, easy way
October 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Publix
Leading Headlines, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix plans to hire approximately 30,000 associates across the company’s seven-state operating area through the remainder of the year. The company will hire associates to work in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities for nonseasonal positions. “As we continue to grow, having a dedicated team ready to meet our needs is vitally
April 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dain Rusk, Publix, Rxcellence Award
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy presented 15 pharmacy associates with the Rxcellence Award for excelling in customer service, performance, ownership and teamwork. The award was given to one pharmacist and one technician from each of the company’s five divisions, one pharmacy supervisor and four pharmacy support associates. “Last year, our pharmacy associates continued to exceed
March 26, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, Publix
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

LAKELAND, Fla. — Starting today, scheduling opportunity, eligible individuals — now including individuals ages 40 and older — may use Publix’s online reservation system to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at participating Florida in-store Publix Pharmacy locations for appointments beginning Monday, March 29. Individuals can find which additional groups are eligible to receive a COVID-19
March 23, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, Publix
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy is expanding administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine into Georgia and Tennessee, the company said on Monday. This marks the first time the company is providing COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee and the first time it is providing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Georgia. The vaccine will be
January 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Publix
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is working with the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced at a press conference on Tuesday.The vaccine will initially be available at 22 stores in Florida’s Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties. “It’s
October 5, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Dain Rusk, Publix, Publix Pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy announced on Monday a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows customers to schedule a convenient time for their vaccination and sign consent forms prior to arrival, which reduces the amount of time spent waiting while paperwork is processed. “Due
February 17, 2020 by David Pinto
CVS, NACDS, Publix, Rite Aid, Walgreens
February 17, 2020, Opinion

As The New York Times has been doing of late with astonishing regularity and surprising frequency, the newspaper of record has at last gotten round to demolishing the retail pharmacy business. In a front-page story on February 1, the Times shrieked, in its headline, that “Overloaded Pharmacists Warn They’re Making Fatal Mistakes.” The story proceeded
February 14, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
George W. Jenkins Award, Publix, Publix president Kevin Murphy
Leading Headlines, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Twelve Publix Super Markets managers were recognized for their leadership and dedication during a dinner this week at the company’s annual Retail Operations Conference in Orlando, Fla. The George W. Jenkins Award and the President’s Award are Publix’s two most prestigious recognitions. The George W. Jenkins Award—named after Publix’s late founder—was presented
January 30, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Dain Rusk, Halifax Health Medical Center, Halifax Health president and chief executive officer Jeff Feasel, Publix
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix and Halifax Health broke ground this week on the construction of a full-service Publix Pharmacy at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. The pharmacy will provide prescription and over-the-counter medications for patients, visitors and employees of Halifax Health and is expected to open in August 2020. “As patients are