Village at Moody Publix Grand Opening – Dec. 2 at 6:45 a.m.

Published 8:00 am Wednesday, November 25, 2015

In January, Moody Mayor Joe Lee told an audience that Publix’ arrival in the city excited him most about 2015. Now, almost a year later, the wait is over.

Next week, on Dec. 2, Publix Supermarkets will host a grand opening at its Village at Moody store, located on U.S. 411 just of I-20. According to Publix, the 46,000-square-foot store will employ approximately 140 associates. The Village of Moody Publix will become the 61st Alabama Publix location, and Lee said the City is estimating the store will see $24 million in sales its first year.

According to Media and Community Relations Manager Brenda Reid, the grand opening ceremony will take place at 6:45 a.m., and the doors are expected to open to the public at 7 a.m. The ceremony will feature remarks from local leaders and company representatives.

The first 1,000 customers will receive a free Publix re-usable grand opening grocery bag. Flowers will be given to customers as they enter the store while supplies last. The first 25 customers who purchase $50 or more in groceries will receive a free bag of groceries valued at $25.

Customers will be encouraged to register to win prizes throughout the store including a $100 gift card from Publix as well as cakes, deli platters, digital blood pressure kits and fresh products from the meat and seafood departments. Prizes will be given away daily throughout grand opening week.

Publix also has plans to partner with local organizations for holiday food and toy drives. Reid said the company would announce details on these partnerships as they are formed.