- Seven Publix locations are appearing in the latest 2026 closure coverage, but several are being replaced or rebuilt rather than permanently abandoned, while the company continues opening new stores elsewhere.
Publix Super Markets is closing or redeveloping a small number of locations across the Southeast, prompting shoppers to search for an updated list of stores affected by the changes. The latest reports identify seven Publix locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. However, the list requires some context: two of the Georgia locations closed at the end of 2025, while several of the Florida and South Carolina stores are tied to replacement or redevelopment projects.
That makes the current wave different from a broad corporate retreat. Publix reported 1,443 stores across eight Southeastern states as of Oct. 1, according to its latest company filing. The privately held grocery chain also continues to open new supermarkets, including new locations in Alabama and Kentucky on Oct. 7.
Which Publix Stores Are Closing?
The latest closure list covers four Florida locations, two Georgia locations, and one South Carolina location.
Florida
5577 Park Street N., St. Petersburg: The Publix at this St. Petersburg address is among the locations reported as closed in 2026.
8250 Mills Drive, Miami: The Palms at Town & Country location closed Jan. 17, according to local reporting. The existing supermarket is being replaced as part of a redevelopment of the property.
828 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach: The Southdale Shopping Center store closed at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 for a planned rebuild. Publix said employees would be transferred to nearby stores while the project proceeds. The company has not announced when the replacement supermarket will reopen.
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay: The Palm Bay Center location closed July 11 as part of a redevelopment project. The existing building is expected to be replaced with a new Publix rather than leaving the market permanently.
Georgia
1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta: The Publix at Atlantic Station closed Dec. 27, 2025. The closure was confirmed by Atlantic Station management, meaning it should not be described as a new 2026 shutdown.
2562 Shallowford Road NE, Chamblee: This location also closed at the end of 2025 and is being included in some updated 2026 Publix closure lists.
South Carolina
208 Saint James Avenue, Goose Creek: The Goose Creek location is part of a redevelopment project in which the existing supermarket is being replaced.
The latest closure reporting identifies all seven addresses, while more recent local reporting provides additional detail on individual redevelopment projects.
For shoppers, the distinction between a permanent closure and a temporary shutdown is significant. A location that is being rebuilt may eventually return to the same community with a newer store, while a permanently closed location represents a longer-term change to the local grocery market.
Why Publix Is Closing Stores While Still Expanding
Publix's financial results do not point to a company-wide collapse. The company generated $15.7 billion in second-quarter sales, up 1% from the same period a year earlier. Comparable-store sales, however, declined 0.5%. Net earnings increased 20.5% to about $1.7 billion. Publix said economic conditions affecting consumer spending contributed to the comparable-sales decline.
Its latest quarterly filing provides another important piece of context. Publix said it closed eight supermarkets during the first six months of 2026. Six of those stores were expected to be replaced on-site at a later date, while one would not be replaced. The company said it routinely replaces supermarkets and closes locations that are not meeting performance expectations.
That helps explain why store closures can occur even while the overall footprint grows. Publix opened new stores in several markets during 2026, including locations in Winter Haven, Plantation, Bradenton, Naples, Ruskin and Elizabethtown. On Oct. 7, the company opened additional supermarkets in Athens, Alabama, and Florence, Kentucky.
Publix's footprint therefore continues to expand even as individual properties are removed, rebuilt or replaced. The company's second-quarter results also show why consumer spending remains relevant to the grocery sector. Sales increased, but comparable-store sales declined, and Publix specifically cited economic conditions affecting shoppers.
That environment is consistent with broader changes in household spending. Recent consumer spending trends show that even higher-income households have become more focused on value as living costs remain elevated.
The grocery industry is also dealing with changes in what consumers buy and where they shop. Changes to grocery product portfolios are another example of retailers and consumer brands adjusting to shifting demand.
For investors, Publix is unusual because its shares are not publicly traded. The company said in its August results that Publix stock is available only to current associates and members of its board. The latest store closures therefore are primarily a consumer and retail-location story rather than a publicly traded stock event.
For shoppers, the most important takeaway is that not every Publix on the closure list is disappearing permanently. West Palm Beach, Palm Bay, and Goose Creek are associated with replacement or rebuilding plans, while other locations have closed without a publicly announced reopening.
The broader retail closure trend also shows why individual store shutdowns should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that an entire retailer is shrinking.