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A nationwide American Customer Satisfaction Index survey of about 31,000 shoppers in 2025 ranks Trader Joe's as the top U.S. grocery store for customer satisfaction with a score of 86, up from last year and ahead of Publix at 84; H-E-B, Sam's Club, Aldi, Costco and Whole Foods also perform well, while the overall grocery-satisfaction average slipped to 78.
A 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey of about 31,000 shoppers ranks Trader Joe's as the No. 1 U.S. grocery store with a score of 86, edging Publix at 84; other top chains include H-E-B, Sam's Club, Aldi, Costco and Whole Foods (all around 81–83), while the national average fell to 78.
Over 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers including Walmart and Publix have been recalled due to potential metal fragments, with products manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese Co. and sold across 31 states and Puerto Rico, posing a risk of temporary health issues.
Publix will now allow open carry of firearms in its Florida stores following a court ruling overturning the state's ban, leading to mixed reactions from shoppers who cite safety concerns and a sense of awareness. The decision aligns with Florida law and reflects policies in several other states where open carry is permitted, though some competitors like Winn-Dixie oppose it. The move has sparked debate over safety and community impact.
Publix in Florida has begun allowing customers to openly carry guns following a court ruling that overturned the state's ban on open carry, with the company choosing to permit it across its stores.
Following a court ruling that overturned Florida's ban on open carry, Publix has decided to allow customers to openly carry firearms in its stores across the state, while other chains like Winn-Dixie and Walmart are maintaining restrictions or asking customers to refrain from bringing guns.
Following a court ruling that declared Florida's ban on open carry unconstitutional, Publix stores across South Florida are allowing customers to openly carry firearms inside their stores, while other grocery chains like Winn-Dixie and Milam's Market maintain prohibitions. The legal landscape remains complex with ongoing clarifications needed regarding restrictions in sensitive locations.
Publix is engaged in a legal dispute with ABA Cares over $15 million in unpaid medical bills for autism therapy for children of Publix employees.
A $1 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store in Coral Springs, Florida, with the winning numbers being 20, 30, 54, 63, 65, and 14. The jackpot prize from Friday remains unclaimed, now reaching $97 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday, April 9.
A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Publix in Coral Springs, Florida, with the winning numbers being 20, 30, 54, 63, 65, and 14. The winner has 180 days to claim the prize from the Florida Lottery, and if claimed as a lump sum, it must be done within 60 days. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Tuesday with an estimated jackpot of $97 million.
A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Publix on Roosevelt Boulevard in Jacksonville, with the lucky winner matching all five numbers except the mega ball; this comes after the same store previously sold an unclaimed $36 million winning ticket in August. Another winning ticket was sold in Crawfordville, and the $1.1 billion prize-winning ticket was sold in New Jersey.
A Publix shopper in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, won $1 million in the Powerball lottery after matching all five white ball numbers without the Powerball. The winning ticket was purchased without the Power Play option, and the jackpot, estimated at $750 million, went unclaimed. The jackpot is now expected to grow to an estimated $800 million, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
A lottery ticket worth $7 million was sold at a Florida Publix after matching all six numbers in the Cash4Life drawing, with the winning ticket sold at the Publix in Palm Springs. The winner has the option to receive $1,000 a day for life or choose a one-time cash payment of $7 million, and has 180 days to claim their prize at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
A Florida Lotto player won a $3.75 million jackpot from the state, with the winning ticket purchased at a Publix in West Palm Beach. The winner has 180 days to claim the prize, and the next Florida Lotto draw will be on Feb. 28 with a jackpot reset to $1 million.
Publix issued a voluntary recall for select batches of ground meat products sold at a Hernando County store due to the presence of "foreign material." The recall specifically applies to products sold on Feb. 13 at the Lakewood Plaza store in Spring Hill and includes items such as ground chuck, lean ground beef, and ground chuck burgers. Customers are advised to discard the affected products or return them to the store for a refund, and can contact Publix Customer Care for more information.