Publix has not lacked for new stores, even in 2024. In January of 2024 alone, I’ve written about 5 new Publix stores opening in only a 4-week time span.
That type of aggressive expansion is arguably noteworthy, but another noteworthy fact is that one of these stores has amenities and a design that was only available in 2 other stores in the United States – one of them in Florida. That has changed with the opening of a new Florida store.
About The Rare 3 Publix Stores: In 2020 Publix introduced a new store in South Tampa that experimented with some new design features and amenties. Specifically, the store was larger, at around 48,000 square feet, with a free-standing deli island and an emphasis on to-go and ready-made meals.
According to Progressive Grocer, the meat and produce departments seemed “a little smaller” while the entire deli was on the sales floor.
There’s a huge area for pick-up items and a large dining area on the second floor with Pours, a bar that has coffee, beer, wine, and kombucha.