Publix to close seven supermarket locations across three southeastern states
Southeastern grocery chain Publix will close seven stores in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina by the end of the year following softer consumer spending.
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Supermarket News reported that grocery chain Publix will close seven locations by the end of the year. The closures affect four stores in Florida, two stores in Georgia, and one store in South Carolina. [1]
The store closures follow lower consumer demand and regulatory shifts in pharmacy revenues. Supermarket News reported that Publix recorded modest sales growth during its second quarter, citing softer consumer spending alongside changes to Medicare drug pricing as factors affecting store revenue and comparable store sales. [1]
For the 13 weeks ended June 27, sales reached $15.7 billion, up 1% from $15.6 billion in the same period last year, according to Supermarket News. [1]
Publix is based in Lakeland, Florida. The employee-owned retailer employs over 260,000 associates and recorded retail sales of $62.7 billion in fiscal year 2025. [1][3]
In short
- Publix will close seven store locations by the end of the year.
- The store closures will take place across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
- Publix recorded $15.7 billion in sales for the 13 weeks ended June 27.
Sources
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- [1]Publix will close a handful of locationsSupermarket News, 8h ago (the report this story comes from)
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