Publix

Publix, established in 1930, is the largest employee-owned U.S. grocery chain. Headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, it operates retail food supermarkets, offering a wide range of products including dairy, deli, bakery, meat and seafood, health and beauty care, and pharmacy items. With over 200,000 associates, Publix is privately-owned, debt-free, and has a history of growth and job stability, having avoided layoffs since its inception.