Publix Closes Multiple Stores in 2026 Amid Expansion

Publix has closed multiple store locations in 2026, though the supermarket chain is reportedly expanding its overall footprint. The most recent closure occurred on July 11, 2026, with the permanent shuttering of a store in Palm Bay, Florida, located at 4711 Babcock St NE. This closure is part of a planned redevelopment project that will result in a new Publix store being built on the site of the nearly 50-year-old original location. Other Publix stores that have closed in 2026 include locations in St. Petersburg, Florida (5577 Park St N), Miami, Florida (8250 Mills Dr), and Goose Creek, South Carolina (208 Saint James Ave). Two additional stores in Georgia, located in Atlanta (1380 Atlantic Dr NW) and Chamblee (2562 Shallowford Rd. NE), also closed at the end of 2025. Despite these closures, Publix operates over 1,400 stores across eight states, with nearly 900 in Florida. The company announced the opening of 18 new stores in 2026. In the first quarter of 2026, Publix reported revenue of $16.1 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase, while net earnings decreased by 21.5% year-over-year to $794 million.