Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleErin KellerFriday 21 August 2026 19:07 BSTPublix changes express lanes policyFlorida-based supermarket chain Publix is updating its express lane policy to reduce checkout wait times across its stores.Store associates will now have greater flexibility in managing customer flow instead of strictly enforcing a 10-item limit.Publix has not yet detailed specific guidelines for how express lanes will operate without explicit item limits.The policy transition is occurring gradually, with some locations removing item limits from signs while others retain legacy signage.Headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, Publix operates more than 1,400 supermarkets across eight southeastern states.In fullPublix is making a major change to how its express lanes operateMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in