Publix recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list

Ranked No. 6 in the retail and wholesale industry

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix has once again been named on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list, ranking No. 6 in the retail and wholesale industry and No. 82 of 500 total companies.

“It’s an honor to know that our associates enjoy working at Publix and would recommend us to their friends and family,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “For more than 90 years, our associates have shared our culture and driven our success. We’re proud of their contributions and remain committed to investing in them.”

Publix’s company ownership model, dedication to promoting from within and helping associates prepare for advancement contribute to the company’s ranking.

Methodology

America’s best large employers were selected based on an independent survey of 45,000 employees who were asked if they would recommend their current employers. Employees work for companies with more than 5,000 people employed in their U.S. locations. The evaluation was based on both direct and indirect recommendations.

To read more about the company’s ranking and see the full list, visit forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers.

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 240,000 associates, currently operates 1,326 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 25 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.