Publix ranked as a top grocer by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports ranked Publix as one of the top grocers in the nation whereas Walmart ranked low on the list, according to a press release.
Publix ranked among other national grocers like Trader Joe’s and Wegmans with high ratings in clean shopping environments, good prices and quality products. The report surveyed 52 grocers total.
This isn’t the first time Publix has ranked high this year by shopper surveys. The Lakeland-based grocer topped the rankings released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index earlier this year.
Costco earned the highest marks for service, employee courtesy and checkout speed.
Consumer Reports is an independent product-testing organization that researches and rates thousands of products and services annually.
Walmart shoppers were reported a lack of open check out lanes, out-of-stock items, indifferent employees, spotty pricing and confusing layouts.
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