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Publix Vs Walmart: Where Should You Be Shopping For Groceries? By Billy Francis Oct. 5, 2025 1:40 pm EST

Publix has actually been around for three decades longer than Walmart. The first Publix was opened in Winter Haven, Florida, by George W. Jenkins in 1930, while Sam Walton opened the flagship Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962. There are now over 4,600 Walmart stores across all 50 states in the U.S., while Publix focuses its reach on eight Southern states, where it boasts more than 1,400 locations.

Walmart expanded quickly after its inception, focusing on providing low prices. While this eats into the percentage of profit, with its operating margins hovering around the 5% mark, Walmart has become the go-to store for affordable groceries, a

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