Publix

A story that appeared in the Oct. 19 edition of PG DAILY NEWS misstated the nature of business between Paskert Distribution Co., a specialty and ethnic foods distributor based in Tampa, Fla., and Publix Super Markets. Paskert is one of many distributors now supplying Publix' conventional units, as well as the Publix Sabor unit, in the greater Miami market.

TAMPA, Fla. ¿ Paskert Distribution Co., a family-owned ethnic and specialty food distributor based here, has expanded its distribution area to include the greater Miami market, including Publix¿ conventional units, as well as its Hispanic format, Publix Sabor.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Spurred by concerns about the potential effect of Medicaid budget cuts on health care, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) said yesterday that they had created the Coalition for Meaningful Medicaid Reform (CMMR). A series of ads that begins running today reflects the group's desire for "meaningful changes to Medicaid."

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Suing to get out from under onerous interchange fees and "deceptive practices"? Priceless--or at least that's apparently how Publix Super Markets, Inc., sees it. The supermarket chain here yesterday filed a federal lawsuit against Visa and MasterCard alleging that the two credit card giants and their respective member banks are engaging in deceptive practices and restricting competition in violation of antitrust laws.

ORLANDO, Fla. --The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, convening here for its annual convention this week, recognized two Publix supermarket produce executives this week for their efforts to promote Florida strawberries.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- As flu shot season officially kicks off this weekend, Publix Super Markets, Inc. here is preparing to provide shots first for high-risk customers.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets here can now be considered a crack retailer by design. The chain's internal brand team has been named "In-House Design Group of the Year" by HOW Magazine, a national publication based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that serves graphic and design professionals.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Publix Super Markets, based here, whose founder George W. Jenkins -- "Mr. George," to his employees -- opened the doors to the first Publix store in Winter Haven, Fla. with the philosophy of pleasing the customer.