Publix

Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets purchased an industrial facility in Pompano Beach, Fla. that it will use as a drop point for suppliers to unload goods for area Publix stores. The acquisition comes just over a month since the grocer announced plans to build a new 970,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center in Orlando.

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer just opened the second converted Albertson's store, and has a slate of openings planned through the year and beyond.

Publix is helping customers preserve family traditions and memories with its new book for Thanksgiving.

The regional grocer has 947 stores in five states, with about 250 outside its home state of Florida.

Over 950 Publix locations in five states will participate in Red Cross fund-raising.

The chain is working with local school officials, PBS, and a produce distributor to teach kids and adults about healthy nutritional choices at school and home.

The chain continues its expansive ways even in a down economy.

Publix just opened another unique store, this time in downtown Orlando, Fla. The 29,431 square foot unit, with underground parking garage and undersized carts, is ready to greet downtown workers and shoppers from surrounding condominium towers with everything from fresh flowers to a deli.