Publix Super Markets Inc. reported big gains in sales and earnings, as consumers eating at home during the COVID-19 pandemic continued to stock up at its supermarkets.
Lakeland-based Publix reported last week that fourth-quarter sales rose 14.8% to $11.2 billion, with about $850 million in additional sales related to the pandemic impact.
Adjusted earnings rose by 39 cents a share to $1.32.
Sales for all of 2020 rose 17.7% to $38.1 billion, including $4.6 billion attributed to pandemic-related sales. Adjusted earnings rose by $1.60 to $5.27 a share.
At the end of 2020, Publix operated 1,264 supermarkets in seven states, including 816 in Florida.
Publix also said its stock price increased from $57.95 on Nov. 1 to $60.20 as of March 1.
CVS, Walgreens and Walmart share how to navigate vaccinations at the local pharmacy The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program will focus on getting teachers vaccinated during March.
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The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is prioritizing vaccinating all school staff and childcare workers during the month of March, according to a March 2 directive from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Teachers and staff in pre-K-12 schools and childcare programs will be able to sign up for an appointment at over 9,000 pharmacy locations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Earlier this year, pharmacies were also on the front lines in getting vaccines into the arms of residents of long-term care facilities.
More details are emerging about the eTown commercial center whose lead tenant matches the size of a Publix Super Markets Inc. store.
The PARC Group is developing the proposed “ETown Grocer Commercial Center,” comprising a 43,387-square-foot grocery store and 12,000 square feet of adjacent retail space.
Four outparcels could add four buildings totaling up to 31,400 square feet.
Developers and Publix have not confirmed the anchor although the Lakeland-based chain operates in other PARC centers, including at Nocatee.
The development is in review at the corner of E-Town Parkway between Apex Trail and Exchange Street. The eTown Welcome Center anchors the corner and will be an outparcel.
21 Pharmacies Participating in Federal Program for COVID Vaccinations
The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination across the United States.
Below is a list of the national retail pharmacies in each state that will be receiving vaccine through this program. Each state will vary but the ones highlighted in red are participating in Michigan.
Walgreens (including Duane Reade)
Walmart, Inc. (including Sam’s Club)
Rite Aid Corp.
The Kroger Co. (including Kroger, Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Ralphs, King Soopers, Smiths, City Market, Dillons, Mariano’s, Pick-n-Save, Copps, Metro Market)
You can already get a home COVID test, a giant container of condoms and a pretty sweet percussion massager on your next Costco run, but the bulk retailer’s health and wellness benefits are going to have an even greater impact once Costco pharmacies are clear to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Per a statement on Saturday, February