From opening stores in new markets to introducing programs and services to make shopping even more of a pleasure, it’s been a busy year for Publix.

Take a look back at some of what happened in 2014. Our company accomplished so much because of hard-working associates like you who are dedicated to serving our customers. Keep up the great work — after all, it’s our responsibility as owners to continue growing our business in 2015 and beyond.

Same spirit, new store — and new state. On Feb. 26, Publix opened our much-anticipated first store in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since then, five more stores have opened in the Charlotte Division, and many more are planned in the future. Grow your career — consider transferring to the Charlotte Division. Visit PASSport > Personal > Career and Self Development > Charlotte Division for more information.

In May, Publix added a new drug to its free prescription program. Amlodipine is a commonly prescribed calcium-channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. For a complete list of prescription discounts, visit www.publix.org > Health and Well-Being > Prescription and Medication Resources.

• We celebrated the promotions of more than 10,000 associates.
• Our March of Dimes campaign raised more than $5.1 million — a nearly 7 percent increase over last year! Publix is ranked No. 2 nationwide in giving to the March of Dimes.
• Progressive Grocer magazine named 11 of our managers Top Women in Grocery.

You are Publix’s most valuable asset. To help you and your family live well, Publix introduced LIFE. INSPIRED. This program encourages a culture of health and wellness for associates and their families. You will continue to see more about LIFE. INSPIRED. and steps you and your family can take to become actively involved in your personal wellness journey.

In April, we introduced our corporate website, corporate.publix.com. It debuted with information like new store openings, career opportunities, financial news and the current stock price.

After more than 10 years, www.publix.com received a total transformation in September. The biggest addition is the product catalog. Select a store to view products specific to your location. Then, build a shopping list or place a deli order through Online Easy Ordering. If you can’t find an item, expand your search to include the closest five stores or items available for special order.

Both sites will continue to grow and change, so check back periodically to stay up-to-date with your company.

Our new distribution center in Orlando, Florida, began shipping frozen foods, boxed meat/dairy and produce to some Jacksonville and Lakeland Division stores Oct. 8. The complex totals 1 million square feet of warehouse and support buildings and will employ more than 500 associates.

Tempt your taste buds by adding these new items to your next shopping list.

• Deli Chicken Cordon Bleu sub and Reuben sandwich
• Bakery jumbo cupcakes, dessert cups and Chantilly Berry Blast decadent dessert cake
• Publix Premium Limited-Edition ice creams: Blueberry Cobbler, Caramel Turtle Cheesecake and Once Upon a Cookie
• Pre-sliced grab-and-go vegetables
• Seafood boils
• Strawberry/Banana and Caramel Apple parfaits

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Accolades, awards & recognitions — oh, my!

Some things don’t change, like Publix’s culture and our reputation for being a great place to work. And it’s up to us to keep these accolades coming! While we were busy opening new stores and introducing new products, programs and services, we also celebrated several companywide honors.

• Ranked No. 75 on this year’s list of FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” — up from No. 77 last year — and one of only 13 companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998
• Ranked No. 104 overall on the FORTUNE 500 list — up from No. 108 last year — and No. 6 in the food and drug store category
• Ranked as the top supermarket for customer satisfaction, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, for the 20th consecutive year
• Recognized as a United Way Worldwide Outstanding Strategic Partner for associate and corporate community involvement