Publix
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Publix Tests New Coupon Verifiers to Speed Up Checkouts
Because of the growing number of grocery shoppers who use coupons to pay for their purchases, it has become a quite a hassle to wait in line during checkouts. This hassle becomes a burden especially if there are a lot of extreme couponers lining up at the checkout. With the current checkout system, cashiers have…
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Publix Plans to Make Some Changes on Its Coupon Policy
Today’s tough economy has led consumers to be more economical when grocery shopping. With the continued increase in the prices of gasoline and food, added by the fact that unemployment and foreclosures have become more and more common, shoppers have turned to the help of coupons in saving as much money as they can. Extreme…
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Spinach Dips from Publix Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Publix Supermarkets has recently issued a recall on its spinach dips. The recall was issued because the product may have been contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was found when Publix conducted routine microbial testing. Results of the tested samples showed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterial food contaminant. The recalled spinach…
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Publix: ‘Where Shopping is a Pleasure’
Publix Super Markets Inc. is a Lakeland, Florida- based supermarket chain established in 1930. George W. Jenkins founded the employee-owned chain by opening a Publix market in Florida at Winter Haven. In 1935, he opened a second store in the same location with the name Economy Food Store, both of which thrived amid the Great…
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Publix Q3 Earnings Grow
Publix Super Markets released their third quarter earnings for the year, which showed increased earnings and sales. The sales for the Q3 are $6.7 billion, which is a 4.4% increase from 2011 sales. The chain’s store sales improved 2.6 % for the first 9 months and 2.5% for the third quarter. The sales of the…
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Publix Career-Based Page Boost
Publix Super Markets’ career site has gotten major boosts from followers. Just 5 months after its launch, the Facebook page dedicated to career focused issues has succeeded in getting 5,000-plus “likes.” The career-based page facebook.com/publixcareers gives career tips, job openings information, employee profiles, information on the chain happenings such as store openings, chats with recruiters…
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Harris Teeter Considering Chain Sale: Report
According to various reports, retailer Harris Teeter is said to be mulling over a sale. The regional grocery and supermarket chain is said to have hired J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. to investigate its options. The chain has refused to comment, citing its policy not to comment on speculated matters. Diamond Group industry observer Jeremy…
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Publix to Launch an e-Coupon Program
Retailer Publix Super Markets will soon be launching a new digital coupon program that will allow customers to leaf through online coupons and select those they want to redeem at checkout. The e-coupon program is currently only available to a few of its stores. It is expected to extend this program to all of its…
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