Publix Super Markets Inc. has reached an important milestone in its expansion to the Bluegrass State.
The regional Southeast grocery retailer broke ground on its first store in Louisville, Kentucky, located in a shopping centre being developed at the northwest corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. Kentucky will mark Publix’s eighth state of operation.
The Terra Crossing Shopping Center is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023. It will feature a 55,701sq ft store with a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200sq ft Publix Liquors offering beer, wine and spirits. This will be the first Publix Liquors located outside the state of Florida.
Publix has also signed a lease for a third Kentucky store, its first in the city of Lexington. The Fountains at Palomar, which will be located at the northwest corner of Man O’ War Boulevard and Harrodsburg Road, is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2024.
“It’s an exciting day for Publix Super Markets as we break ground in our eighth state,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “When our founder, George Jenkins, opened the first Publix store, he wanted to create a better grocery store – one that kept associates and customers top of mind. More than 90 years later, we’ve kept true to our values, including supporting the communities in which we live and work. We look forward to sharing the Publix difference with Kentuckians.”
