Publix to acquire two Western Market leases in Alabama

Jan. 04, 2019

Today, we are announcing our plans to purchase the leases for two Western Market locations near Birmingham, Alabama. The location in Mountain Brook will open as a GreenWise Market. The Vestavia Hills location will open as a Publix. The purchase is expected to close in March.

“Publix is always seeking locations where we can serve our customers and offer an exceptional shopping experience,” said CEO Todd Jones. “This acquisition allows us to expand our presence in the Birmingham area, and we are very excited to bring one of our GreenWise Markets to this region.”

The Mountain Brook location at 1000 Jemison Lane is the seventh announced GreenWise Market location and is expected to open by the third quarter of 2019.

The Vestavia Hills store at 3350 Morgan Drive will be torn down and rebuilt as an approximately 35,000-square-foot Publix. The opening date is not yet determined.

Western Market employees will be provided with details on how to apply for positions with Publix.