Publix profits in Q1

Lakeland, Fla. – Publix Super Markets Inc. satisfied the public in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The retailer’s net income jumped 11% to $548.9 million from $493.7 million in the same period a year earlier.



Sales were $8.3 billion, a 7% increase from $7.8 billion. Same-store sales increased 5.3%.



Publix stock is not publicly traded and is made available for sale only to current Publix associates and members of its board of directors.



“I want to thank our associates for delivering premier customer service that makes shopping a pleasure,” said Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw.