Publix ranks No. 1 on Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ in food store category

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Publix storefront. (Credit: AP)
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Throw on your slides and grab your Pub Sub! Where shopping is a pleasure is also one of the most admired companies!

Publix has ranked number one in its category on Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list!

They placed first in the food and drug stores industry category. Overall, the supermarket came in at #48 and is joined by the likes of Apple and Starbucks.

The list is determined based on ratings calculated form thousands of businesspeople within each industry.

A survey was given that asked respondents to rate companies in their own industry based on nine criteria from investment value to social responsibility.

We asked you what you thought of the accolade. Buck and Leanne Zeller said they choose Publix because of its cleanliness, ease of navigation, and of course, Pub Subs.

“I just like everything about it,” Zeller said.

As for the talent, it’s clear they’re the stars of the show.

“They’re nice, as opposed to other places where they’re not so nice,” said one Publix fan.

The grocery chain is a top 10 employer in Southwest Florida with more than 9,700 employees in Lee and Collier counties.

“Everyone talks about how it’s a good company to work for,” another Publix fan said.

Publix Media and Community Relations Manager Brian S. West provided the following statement in response to the award:

As great as Publix appears to others externally, we’re even better on the inside! In September, we’ll celebrate our 90th anniversary, and we’ve never had a layoff in our history. We began with one store in Winter Haven, Florida in 1930, with 6 associates. Today we operate 1239 stores across 7 states (FL, GA, AL, TN, SC, NC and VA) and have more than 205,000 associates. Our associates own the company, so every day those 205,000 plus associate-owners are putting their best foot forward to make Publix the premiere quality food retailer in the world.

Publix says they’re proud to be a privately held company, adding that it’s a cornerstone of their success and a very important piece to its culture.

To see the full list, click here.

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