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Publix trails only Wegman's as best retail workplace in U.S.

 
Publix Super Markets moved up in the rankings for Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 2 in 2018, one spot higher from 2017's ranking. [Times files]
Publix Super Markets moved up in the rankings for Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 2 in 2018, one spot higher from 2017's ranking. [Times files]
Published Nov. 12, 2018

It's regularly heard and read by Floridians statewide: "Publix, where shopping is a pleasure."

Now, after the release of Fortune's annual Best Workplaces in Retail rankings on Thursday, the Lakeland-based supermarket may have a new slogan to coin: "Where working is a pleasure."

Publix Super Markets was named second best large place to work in retail, moving up from the No. 3 spot last year.

Fortune compiled the rankings based on surveys of more than 631,000 employees across the U.S. who were asked about their experiences with their companies, including effectiveness among leaders, experiences with innovation, as well as trust and ability to reach their full potential within the company.

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Wegmans, a supermarket chain with locations throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic, won for the third consecutive year. A complete list of the 15 best places to work in retail can be found here.

Publix was the only company based in the Southeast to make the top 15.

In its release, Fortune said Publix employees told them they enjoyed working for the company because "they actually care about your life outside of work -- your short and long term goals, beliefs, your family, your struggles and successes. We aren't treated like work robots with one sole purpose, we are treated with great respect and appreciation."

Publix has more than 1,200 stores across seven states.

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