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Print ArticleLakeland, FL: Publix Super Markets Inc. has decided to postpone development plans for a distribution center in Punta Gorda, FL and is now seeking an Orlando site to better serve stores in the area.
The land in Punta Gorda, located on Piper Road near Interstate Highway 75 and the Jones Loop Road corridor, will remain a Publix-owned site, the retailer says.
"Since our first discussions, we implemented a streamlined inventory process and further analyzed our transportation patterns. That influenced our decision to discontinue with immediate plans for the center," says Maria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations. "As we continued to analyze the supply and demand needs of our stores, we determined a central location was best for our next distribution center. Being near the Orlando area will allow our fleet to serve our stores more efficiently and cost effectively."
An exact location for the Orlando-area site has not been confirmed. The company currently operates 7 distribution centers in Florida.