PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS - Life in America 

If there's one thing you don't see anymore, it's a business owner who actually cares about their employees.

Love Publix. My local one still looks brand new and it’s almost 30 years old now. I have NEVER been in a dirty Publix store. BOGO specials every week. And if a product rings up wrong at the register you’re not charged for that item.

Publix is part of life in Florida. I worked there in high school and I will always be a dedicated customer because I know how clean they are.

In my area we are pretty much down to Publix or Winn Dixie. There is a Wal-Mart and an Aldes but the selection at both is pretty slim and Wal-Mart turned a lot of local shoppers off when they went full self-serve checkout. There are people there to help but I prefer regular checkouts and I'm not alone. Anyway, Publix is head and shoulders above the rest. I really like their deli and bakery but their fish market and butcher sections are also quite good. The staff is also more helpful and friendly. For me anyway, they are my go-to grocer.

ALL Publix managers come from one place, the bottom up! You can only become a manager at a Publix by working from bag boy or at a warehouse up to that position. That’s why you’ll NEVER find one that’s rude or unprofessional, or one that doesn’t know EVERYTHING about a Publix store

As a kid, my family did not work directly for Publix, but did remodels for them, and they was one of the best companies to work for, but also one of the best companies to work with. So i would still say that Public fed and roofed me when i was a kid

While on vacation 2 weeks ago, I shopped at the store in Homosassa Springs and it is very much as the video shared - a pleasure to shop there. The employees are exceptionally friendly and courteous.

Thank you for covering this! I was a Publix employee for ten years, and I it's been my favorite place to shop and work. As an employee, you have access to stock in the company even if you are part time. The stock is in a Closed Market so the only thing that determines it's value is how well the company is doing financially....which is always in the black. And YES Customer Service is always a priority with Publix. About Mr. George's Open Door Policy....the story goes, that when he was working for Piggly Wiggly, he made an appointment with the big wigs of the chain to share his ideas for the company and he was made to wait for HOURS because they were "In a very important meeting" and when the big wigs came out of the office to go home for the day, they were talking about their golf scores and completely ignored Mr. George. I myself went back to Florida recently, Tampa to be precise, and not far from the hotel was a Publix. And *the shelves were stocked*, I believe this is because Publix has it's own infrastructure when it comes to it's products, especially their store brand (which is JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER than Name Brand). And I promised my family that I would bring home a Publix sub ( I'm in Indiana and the closest Publix is in Tennessee). If you ever make your way to a Publix Supermarket, I highly recommend their Ice Cream, their Subs such as the Ultimate (ham, turkey and roast beef), the Chicken Tender Sub (plain or with Mild Texas Pete Buffalo Sauce), and the Holiday Sub ( Boar's Head Turkey, smoked gruyere cheese, bacon, and Publix's Cranberry Orange Relish) and their sub's bread is baked fresh in the bakery twice a day, Cuban Bread, Guava Pastry, Birthday Cakes that are *never, ever dry* , and their Lemon Pepper Rotisserie Chicken.

Publix is my favorite grocery store here in Miami Florida, it's clean with a friendly atmosphere, i also love their buy one get one free sales. 🌽 🍎

I love Publix, and shopping there is a pleasure. 👍

We have a Publix near me in Wake Forest NC and I love it. Better yet, a sign just went up a few weeks ago that a Publix will be opening in my neighborhood, about 4 blocks away. I can't wait!!!

In today’s times, companies like Publix are still a breath of fresh air.

Have family in Florida, been in one when visiting family, great service, and very clean, lots of choices. 👍

We have been shopping in Publix since we moved to Florida in 1989. It truly is "Where shopping is a pleasure".

Every trip to Publix is an adventure, and I can't leave without stopping at the deli. What an amazing supermarket.

Over the past eighty years, many people have started working for Publix while still in high school and retired fairly young and financially secure.

I left Florida five years ago and I still miss Publix!

Never saw a Publix till I went to FL in 75.

Worked as a bagger for 3 years at three different Publix in Lakeland, Florida, 1983-1986. Always felt a.certain pride. In those days, Publix was not open on Sundays, so employees could go to church. But when George Jenkins stepped down from daily operations, his successor immediately opened stores on Sunday. They SAID Sunday work would be voluntary, but that didn't last long. Still...mostly good memories of the job.

Anytime I’ve walked into a Publix, I feel way wealthier than I am. Feels great in the moment, hurts when checking out 😅

I've got a Publix, quite literally, right next door to me, and I'm in there almost every day. I count more then a few of the people working there to be friends of mine, and I don't make friends easily. They also have some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. I think I just might go get some right now.

When the first Publix opened in Charlotte around 2013, it was where I got my very first taste of sushi. I will never forget that experience

I've shopped at dozens of Publix stores all over Florida, always clean and staff is friendly,the bogo is a good perk,and the deli is great always!

In Miami I was raised w Publix. I started to live in different states 12 years ago and immediately realized how ahead of the game Publix was in comparison w other supermarket chains. It went even further when I also realized that their customer service was also on another level w any other single retailer in America. They are doing it right and they have had pristine consistency at it.

Love Publix worked for them in the 1970's in Gainesville, FL Mr. George one GREAT Man!

I remember going to Publix with my mother in the 1960s. Grocery shopping is not normally the favorite childhood experience, but I loved it. I have never shopped anywhere else and as I move down the aisles, thoughts of my mother always come to mind. All the employees through the years knew and loved her. God Bless You, Mr. George. You made more of a difference than you can ever know.

I do love my local Publix - it's so much nicer and cleaner than any other grocery including the dirty Winn-Dixie we have here in the Florida Keys

So encouraging to hear a success story like this of a very forward looking entrepreneur who was always thinking of ways of making customers enjoy their time at his store buying the items they needed. He was also a very good business man who managed his stores very well in spite of being in a business with tough competition;

Publix makes me feel good when I shop there. Employees are nice and the stores have good music playing as you shop. The prices are kind of high but it's worth it. Walmart grocery makes me feel so depressed.

The employees at Publix are the kindest people. Publix is my favorite store. At age 77, I have lived in five states and now in Florida I have found the best grocery store of all. Thank you Publix. By the way, my favorite item to buy at Publix is their Sourdough bread made in their store bakery.

I appreciate this RU-vid channel. Quality and consistency ❤️

I love Publix. Moved to Orlando, FL from Hawaii in '99 after retiring from military. Apartment I moved into was right next to a Publix. Met my beautiful wife there. I was shopping, she was working. Publix will always be a favorite.

Was a bag boy for Publix in 1980s when i was in high school. Employees were great to work with but some of the Assistant Managers were trying to hard to become Store Manager and did not treat some of employees very good. As far as shopping it is a very clean store and good atmosphere. Publix is a Florida staple store chain.

It really is true that shopping at Publix is one of the pleasures of living in Florida. I go multiple times a week and almost always leave feeling great.

When we moved to Florida I was lucky to have both a Publix and a Winn Dixie within a mile from our home. Both were good stores - Clean, wonderful employees, large selection of items. There are no longer and Winn Dixie's in my area -- But I still have easy access to two Publix and they're always clean, organized and incredible employees who never fail to help customers and are always professional and friendly. Their bakery is fabulous and the selection in their deli is wonderful. Always great produce, too.

I've never been in one, but I would probably love it. Wish we had them here.

The scale, penny gumballs, and the stamps to redeem for items are the things I most remember.

Love Publix. The Florida Chain

Love shopping at Publix. Store is always clean and food is fresh. Best part is there are never broken wagons!!!

Mr. Jenkins was great Publix was always closed on Sunday . But when he passed that changed

He was a Christian- Southern Baptist- that was where his principles of business came from- they used to close on Sunday-and still do on Christmas and Thanksgiving.I have found that for the pennies I might save someplace else, the stress of their poor service, unclean environment, and not having things they advertise, isnt worth it

We visit Florida several times a year and stay for a couple of weeks. We LOVE Publix. I wish we had one at our primary residence.

Publix is my favorite grocery store to shop at. I have 3stores in our neighborhood and the customer service, cleanliness and relaxed environment make me a loyal customer. Floridians love their Publix 💚.

Ive shopped in Publix one time but I e been there about 50 times for Boar’s Head sub. Passed through one in Alabama just to get one 5 years ago.

I love shopping at Publix! Next to family, it was the thing I missed the most when we moved temporarily out of state!

I knew very little about Publix, so I really enjoyed this story!!

Thanks for this!! When I visited my sister in Florida, I went to a Publix to grab some dinner items. Fell in love with the place as soon as I walked in! Heck, I've even written their corporate office to expand into Texas!! They say no, but maybe one day!!!!

In the late 1970's Publix opened a new flagship store in Lakeland; Food World. This was the only store in the Publix family that was open 24 hours/7 days a week. I was in high school and worked in the produce department. Mr. Jenkins would come visit once a week late at night when the store did not have many shoppers. He always dressed like Colonel Sanders; was extremely friendly, and had a time and a good word for everyone. Everyone who grew up in Lakeland has stories like this.

Remembering running in the house in a thundershower with bags of groceries from Publix in Hialeah in the 60s.

In 1995 I worked for an employment agency at the Publix HQ in Lakeland, FL in the gift certificate department. The receptionist there was constantly answering phone calls and hardly had time to breath and a horrible place to work at when I was a temp worker! From what I heard Publix pays well BUT will work the employee to the ground. Glad I never worked directly for Publix!

My local Publix still has art deco design. Love it!

I love Publix. It's probably the best grocery store I've ever been to. I applied there last week so I'm hoping that I can work there someday. 🤞

I love publix I just went today they have the best fried chicken anywhere

I saw an article ranking the best supermarket chains in the country. Wegman's was #1 and having been to one of them I can tell you turnover is very minimal as they are known for taking care of their employees as Publix does. Who knew a simple concept like taking care of your employees would equate to a more successfull business.

I grew up in Florida going to Publix Stores. Now living in Kentucky, I have to drive over 75 miles to get to the closest one in Tennessee. But, I still make the trip every so often to get things I can't get at Kroger or the Mall-Wart, including the BEST SUB SANDWICHES I've ever gotten from a Grocery store...not to mention the Key Lime Pies!

Born and raised in Winter Haven, I still shop at Publix. I see the orginal Publix everyday.

Publix was my first job in 1991.

The picture for the video REALLY takes me back to my childhood. It looks exactly like the Publix we always shopped at. My brother and I loved going shopping there with my mom. I'm now 66 and I still love shopping at Publix. I've NEVER had a bad experience with them.

❤️ from Miami, to Sebring, to DeBary, to Jacksonville, the memories are endless 60's-70's and later visits to family. Publix was by far the cleanest store, the Deli and bakery were the favorite. I live in Texas, have to say HEB is good. 🥰❤️ I enjoy your channel so very much, Thank you for the memories for us Boomers.👏🏼

I love Publix. Greetings from Jacksonville, Fl. Thank you for the wonderful video.

I've never been to a Publix grocery store. There was one built a couple of years ago in Oxford Alabama, about a 40 minute drive from where we live. There's also one on the outskirts of Birmingham AL. After watching this video, I'm definitely going to one of them.

My oldest son is in his 29th year of working for Pubix. In the past he has been able to purchase Publix stock. He says he loves Publix and will be very comfotable when he retires.

While in high school I worked as a bag boy in the Tampa store on Nebraska Ave. in 1962 - 1963. The bag boy would take your groceries to your car and tips ranged from $.25 - $.50. The store closed at 9PM and was closed on Sundays. I remember how clean the store was and the employees took pride in how they dressed. The bag boys always wore a white shirt and tie, no jeans. It was very competitive to get a job there. Fond memories.

I work for the largest grocery chain in Canada and sadly they do not give a shit about there staff :(

I was introduced to Publix in 1970 on a vacation. At University the big deal was to get a Publix check cashing card. Everyone I have gone into is clean and organized even some of the older stores. I have been a weekly Publix customer for at least 60 years.

Used to work for publix growing up. Before I moved on they were just expanding into Georgia. Never had any issues working for them.

Cool, there is one in Weaverville nc where I live, a nice grocery store 😀

Publix is a great company to work for . I have worked for Publix and it's nothing like Mr . George made it . Managers don't care about associates and Mr. George wouldn't stand for that!!

Shop at Publix here in Orlando. Great store!

My mother shopped at Publix when my family lived in South Florida.

HHAAAAAA The good Old Days!!

I shop at Publix all the time! My boys used to get their free cookies and they have the cookie club too. We love Pub Subs too. They're great to have on game nights. I love their BOGO's and how the baggers still bring your groceries out to your car for free. They even wear a button that says "no tips" for the tourists who don't know that service is free.

Born and raised in North Central FL. Now live in DE. I know FL has now discovered Wawa. Time for Publix to move up here!!!!

My closest Publix is in Cleveland, Tennessee, and I love it.

That store at 6:41 looks like the one I remember as a young boy in Vero Beach Florida. I remember Rexall Drugs was right down the line from it, just like in that picture. I remember that big art deco wing shape would light up at night with neon lights. It was one of the first things I remember vividly from my childhood. I was probably around 5 years old (1965). I remember the Rexall because my dad left me in his truck and went inside for just a minute and some guy tried to lure me out of the truck with an ice cream cone. I locked the doors and he took off. When I told my dad about it, he got a gun out of the glovebox and went after the guy but he had split by then. It has never been a safe world.

Publix is always the highlight of my Florida trips to Lauderdale-by-the-sea. We always have a cashier and a bagger. There are NO self-checkout lanes. There are always four lanes open. The people are nice. And being that I live in NJ where plastic bags have been banned, we always smuggle them back in our luggage to use back in our own state. (My family have always reused our plastic bags until they broke, and miss not having them.)

You should do a video on Wegman’s grocery store. It started in Rochster, NY and is, many feel, is the “gold standard” in supermarkets.

The nicest employees of any store.

I lived in Florida for about 30 years and Publix was my favorite store. Thier subs are to die for! I wish they had Publix here in Kentucky. We are stuck with only Kroger.

There’s NOTHING a Pub Sub can’t cure!

Been with publix supermarket for 43 years and still working with them. There's no other food chain like publix. The belief that Mr. George established early on still exists. Publix always takes care of its associates and customers 100%.

I remember their sign used to change from solid green to different variations ♥️♥️

I love shopping at Publix. They closed the market nearest to me so I shop there rarely now. But I love the bakery and deli area. Their produce is always so fresh and they have produce that other markets in the area don't carry like Fennel and Driscoll's strawberries which are always sweet. Their beer selection is quite varied and I love that you can build your own six pack.

I admire Publix. Through the decades they say what they mean and they deliver.

Two thing this video missed. Publix use to be closed on Sunday's and as a kid I love the S & H Green Stamps.

Living in Connecticut I have no memories of them. It would be nice to see them come up here.

Finally getting a publix here in my town

My first job at 16 was Publix back in 1997. I was a sophomore in high school and only worked part-time. My best friend worked with me too. I enjoyed it but didn't stay long due to still being a student.

Publix supermarkets are always, clean and friendly old fashion service. Polite, friendly, helpful, good attitudes. They'er prices are a little pricey, but it's still worth it to shop at them.

Never heard of them before but WOW, sounds like they are doing O.K. You have some of the nicest music in your videos!!! Thank You so much for all of the interesting history of all the various companies that you cover!!!!!

Ehile station in the southeast. I would shop at Publix. Great market, people, experience. May they have many more years in business. 👍🏻 🇺🇸

I bought lunch at Publix for years when I worked.

Publix makes a point of hiring employees with disabilities. At my Publix we have a checkout woman who is deaf and there is a sign and her name tag say she speaks American Sign Language. At a different Publix when I was growing up there was a bag boy for a number of years with, I think, muscular dystrophy (used a sort of walker). I’ve seen a number of employees with Down’s syndrome. Publix is a good store.

I grew up in Lakeland Fl and shopped at Publix its an old friend

A friend of mine worked "part-time" there but he quit several months later saying that he had differences with his store manager even though my friend always kept his assigned area well-stocked. Needless to say that he has never walked in into one of these stores in over a year. Me? I shop where ever I find good deals.

💙 Publix. It's ingrained into our FL culture.

Nice video. I really enjoyed the old photos. The piano music in the background was a nice touch.

I worked at a Publix in South Florida in the mid-1970's while in high school. We had to wear long pants, solid color button-down shirts, and ties. I was so happy the stores were closed on Sunday, because the Saturday shift was 7 am to 7 pm. It was actually 6:30 am to 9 pm, as we had to prep the store before opening, and do the weekly major cleaning after closing. Every night of the week there were scheduled cleaning tasks. If you were willing to work hard, they gave you lots of responsibility.

My first occupation was at the age of 14, a bag boy at Publix (store #152) in Plantation. Some of the best years of my life. I was fortunate to meet Mr. Jenkins, not once, but on two separate occasions. Got to say hello and shake his hand. Those were the old days when he’d pull up unexpectedly, being driven around and visiting different stores in his Cadi, walking right in the store proudly wearing his Publix tie and a long cigar in his mouth. The next thing you knew, you’re being introduced by your store manager and third man. “Hello, young man…my name is George Jenkins”. I’ll never forget that.

I had a free cookie card when I was a kid in the 80’s for Kroger’s 👍