Publix


Publix Super Markets, Inc. is one of DECA's most important business partners and has served on the National Advisory Board since 2007. Together Publix and DECA have worked to:

Develop the next generations workforce in food retailing

Promote Publix brands/products/services

Publix, a privately–held company operating stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee, was founded by George W. Jenkins in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida. It has grown into a Fortune 500 company with more than 800 stores and is one of the fastest growing employee–owned companies in the United States.

Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and a commitment to our market areas and beyond. Publix's commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. Publix is known for its philosophy of pleasing the customer; the Publix guarantee to never knowingly disappoint our customers is legendary in the industry.

Our Mission at Publix is to be the premier quality food retailer in the world.

To that end we commit to be:

Passionately focused on Customer Value,
Intolerant of Waste,
Dedicated to the Dignity, Value and Employment Security of our Associates,
Devoted to the highest standards of stewardship for our Stockholders, and
Involved as Responsible Citizens in our Communities


Partnership Activities:

Sponsors ICDC special events
Participates in DECA executive mentor program
Exhibits at national conference
Provides personnel to serve as judges



For More Information on Publix Partnership, Please Contact: John Fistolera
Director of Development
DECA, Inc.
john_fistolera@deca.org

Publix Resources:

Employment Page

Store Locator


Special Accomplishments of the Publix Super Markets, Inc. and DECA partnership:

Joined DECA's National Advisory Board in 2007
Serves as corporate spokes company