LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Publix Super Markets Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase 10 Virginia stores from Ahold USA Inc.’s affiliate, GIANT/MARTIN’S. The purchase is contingent on the Federal Trade Commission’s approval and clearance of the merger between Ahold and Delhaize Group. The locations include:
| Address | City | |
| 3107 Boulevard | Colonial Heights | |
| 9645 West Broad Street | Glen Allen | |
| 10150 Brook Road | Glen Allen | |
| 10250 Staples Mill Road | Glen Allen | |
| 2250 John Rolfe Parkway | Henrico | |
| 3460 Pump Road | Henrico | |
| 13700 Hull Street Road | Midlothian | |
| 3522 West Cary Street | Richmond | |
| 4591 South Laburnum Avenue | Richmond | |
| 7035 Three Chopt Road | Richmond |
Publix CEO & President Todd Jones commented on the purchase, “Acquiring these 10 locations aligns with Publix’s aggressive growth plan for the commonwealth of Virginia. We are looking forward to providing Virginians with the high-quality service and products our customers have come to expect and have earned us recognition throughout the industry.”
The 10 MARTIN’s locations will continue to operate until the Publix permitting process is completed. Grand opening dates for all locations will depend on the scope of the remodels and completion of the stores’ construction.
Publix will hold job fairs closer to grand opening dates and encourages impacted MARTIN’S employees to apply for employment.
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 182,500 employees, with 2015 sales of $32.4 billion. Currently Publix has 1,119 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 19 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.
