Publix is an American supermarket chain headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, Publix is a private corporation that is wholly owned by current and past employees. It is considered the largest employee-owned company in the world.
Publix’s core values are based on Mr. George Jenkins’ original vision for the company:
- Customer service – “Our people make the difference. “
- Integrity – “Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. “
- Quality – “Providing our customers with products and services that meet or exceed their expectations.
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- Value – “Offering our customers products and services that represent the best value – quality and price. “
- Teamwork – “Building relationships with our fellow associates and working together to serve our customers. “
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These values guide everything that Publix does- from how they select products for their store shelves to how they treat their employees.
Publix is committed to being “the premier quality food retailer in the world”. Their high standards have led them to be recognized as one of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”, as well as one of America’s “Most Admired Companies”. Their dedication to quality can be seen in everything they do.