Publix Stores Closing Early

[Madelaine Amee]

In today's Daily Sun. Publix are closing all their stores, including pharmacies, at 8pm for sanitizing and restocking.

That is all I know, do not ask me, read your newspaper.

[Jima64]

Those new hours appear to be company wide which makes sense to me.

[Taltarzac725]

Hurricane & Extreme Weather Store Status at Publix Super Markets (https://ww4.publix.com/pages/publix-storm-basics/publix-store-status)

This is off of the Publix site.

Last Updated: March 14, 2020 at 6:40 a.m.Publix Storm Basics logo

Beginning March 14, all Publix locations will close at 8 p.m. nightly until further notice to better serve our customers, give our store teams time to conduct additional preventive sanitation and restock product on shelves.

[eyc234]

Bet all the employees that will now work fewer hours will be just loving the panic and hysterical buying public for their loss in wages.

What is next the Zombie Apocalypse.

[billethkid]

An opportunity for businesses to return to more sensible open/close times to keep the stores clean and stocked.....like the old days!!!

[Madelaine Amee]

Bet all the employees that will now work fewer hours will be just loving the panic and hysterical buying public for their loss in wages.

What is next the Zombie Apocalypse.

Are you sure you understand the early closing? They are closing at 8:00pm in the EVENING so that they can sanitize the store and stock the shelves for the following day. I would think there would be more work, not less.

[billethkid]

Are you sure you understand the early closing? They are closing at 8:00pm in the EVENING so that they can sanitize the store and stock the shelves for the following day. I would think there would be more work, not less.

I would bet on there is no reduction in hours worked/paid. Same employees having time to do what needs to be done to better/safely serve US.

Congratulations to Publix.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Bet all the employees that will now work fewer hours will be just loving the panic and hysterical buying public for their loss in wages.

What is next the Zombie Apocalypse.

It looks like they'll be working those hours anyway, but without customers in the stores. So - they'll be re-stocking the shelves, cleaning and sanitizing a store that has no crowds of people in it, doing the same things they needed to do before the early closing, but more efficiently.

[thelegges]

Bet all the employees that will now work fewer hours will be just loving the panic and hysterical buying public for their loss in wages.

What is next the Zombie Apocalypse.

They aren’t losing hours, there is the new cleaning procedures, and the stocking of all the crap that people could fit in a cart.

[Kahuna32162]

While I certainly understand the need for restocking and sanitizing these stores after the mad rush of shoppers who are in full panic mode, but, Publix normally closes at 8p. Check the website 7a to 8p 7 days a week. Just saying

[Michael Charles]

This morning at the Publix at Lake Deaton I heard 2 employees in the bakery discuss how some other workers will be working overnight to do just that, clean, sanitize then restock. When they're re-opening I don't know but I do know most items on their shelves come in from one of their 3 regional distribution centers and I'm certain all of those are at full capacity receiving goods then getting that inventory out to their many stores.

[retiredguy123]

While I certainly understand the need for restocking and sanitizing these stores after the mad rush of shoppers who are in full panic mode, but, Publix normally closes at 8p. Check the website 7a to 8p 7 days a week. Just saying
Huh? The Publix.com website says that most of the stores in the area are open until 9PM, and some are open until 10PM.

[JoMar]

The OP said they are closing the stores at 8 PM which is what they are doing, what's misleading?

[CWGUY]

The OP said they are closing the stores at 8 PM which is what they are doing, what's misleading?

The title of thread is "Publix Stores Closing Early" I think it did say "Publix Stores Closing" then was changed! It was VERY MISLEADING!!!! :shocked: As hard as that is to believe..... I'm thinking some posters use to write headlines for the tabloids..... click bait. :shrug:

[Polar Bear]

Yes. Title was changed...for the better. :)

[Nucky]

Wish I had a Nickel for every mistake I made while typing. It happens. Whatyougonnado?

[eyc234]

It looks like they'll be working those hours anyway, but without customers in the stores. So - they'll be re-stocking the shelves, cleaning and sanitizing a store that has no crowds of people in it, doing the same things they needed to do before the early closing, but more efficiently.

I would bet that the cashiers, customer service desk people, deli & bakery people would not be sanitizing and restocking the shelves. Nor would most be capable or possibly want to be doing those things. Just my thoughts from seeing who stocks and cleans most stores.

[Koapaka]

Bet all the employees that will now work fewer hours will be just loving the panic and hysterical buying public for their loss in wages.

What is next the Zombie Apocalypse.

This is happening here in Texas as well with our grocery stores (both local and Walmarts)….as I understand it, it is so they can do a HEAVY restock and decontamination of the store so that they don't run out of what their customers need AND ensure they are not making matter worse not being able to do a deep clean. I personally believe this is to benefit their clients....glad to hear our new home (as of May) is on the same page...ensure it is cleaned very well, stocked totally, and then let the crazies in to "swarm like locus again." Their intent is NOT to cut hours for workers. :ohdear:

[rmd2]

Bet all the employees that will now work fewer hours will be just loving the panic and hysterical buying public for their loss in wages.

What is next the Zombie Apocalypse.

Negative comment. The employees are working the same hours. They will be doing additional cleaning and restocking.

[Bay Kid]

Not much left to do but go shopping.

[karostay]

Store shelves will be easy to sanitize, their empty..Good corporate decision cuts down on labor cost

[Marykess1802]

Not much left to do but go shopping.

Wal-Mart, Amazon, InstaCart, Target. Almost every store has on-line shopping, most with free delivery. More fun than braving the stores with the possibility of the virus out there. More fun too...such a wide choice of merch!

[jimbo2012]

They will post higher sales than Christmas

[rlcooper70]

Publix is rated the top supermarket chain for employees ... all in. So I would not judge the market's shorter hours based on any assumption that is contrary to known facts.

[eyc234]

Negative comment. The employees are working the same hours. They will be doing additional cleaning and restocking.

:boxing2: Not negative about the companies or the employees, they are on the front lines and put up with a hysterical and illogical public. Yes it is negative towards panic and irrational people that have no reason to swarm like locust in a feeding frenzy. The fact of the matter is there will be less hours and number of employees needed. They are not going to wipe off every can, jar, bag of frozen veggies, yogurt container or bottle of wine. This means basic wipe down, mopping and stocking. Hoping that all companies all look towards providing equitable hours and pay to employees. News is beginning to show companies that are helping employees affected. That is a good on ya!