Cold Spring, Kentucky — Grocery shoppers in Northern Kentucky now have another option as Publix continues expanding its footprint across the region with the opening of a new store in Campbell County.
The supermarket chain has announced a series of store openings across the Southeast, with Kentucky receiving one of five new locations scheduled to open between June and early July. The move reflects the company’s continued growth as it expands beyond its traditional Florida base and strengthens its presence in newer markets.
New Publix Store Opens in Northern Kentucky
The newest Kentucky Publix location officially opened on June 17 at 5401 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring. Located in Campbell County, the city sits just southeast of Cincinnati and serves as a growing residential area in Northern Kentucky.
The opening gives residents another full-service grocery option while expanding Publix’s reach in the commonwealth.
The company has steadily increased its Kentucky presence in recent years as demand for new grocery options continues to grow throughout the state.
Publix Continues Growing in Kentucky
With the addition of the Cold Spring store, Publix continues building its Kentucky network.
The grocer currently operates stores in Louisville, Lexington, and Walton, serving customers across several of the state’s largest population centers.
Existing Kentucky Publix locations include:
- 2500 Terra Crossing Boulevard, Louisville
- 150 Flat Rock Road, Louisville
- 10005 Ballardsville Road, Louisville
- 1952 Stockton Way, Lexington
- 3855 Fountainblue Lane, Lexington
- 430 Richwood Road, Walton
The company has also indicated that additional Kentucky locations are in development, signaling further expansion plans in the state.
Company Expands Across Multiple States
Publix now operates more than 1,400 stores across eight states, making it one of the largest employee-owned supermarket chains in the United States.
The company currently serves customers in:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins in Winter Haven, Florida, Publix has grown from a single store into a regional grocery powerhouse employing more than 260,000 people.
The retailer is widely known for its customer service, bakery offerings, deli departments, and private-label products.
Four Additional Stores Opening in Florida
Kentucky isn’t the only state seeing new Publix locations this summer. The company has also scheduled four additional store openings in Florida between June and early July.
Those locations include:
- Bradenton — June 11
- Winter Haven — June 18
- Davenport — June 25
- Fernandina Beach — July 2
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The openings are part of Publix’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in both established and emerging markets throughout the Southeast.
What the Expansion Means for Shoppers
The continued growth of Publix reflects increasing competition among grocery chains seeking to attract shoppers with expanded product selections, prepared foods, and customer-focused services.
For Kentucky residents, the new Cold Spring location provides another shopping option while reinforcing Publix’s long-term commitment to expanding within the state.
As the company continues opening stores across the region, shoppers can likely expect additional announcements regarding future Kentucky locations in the months ahead.
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