Publix just revealed the opening date for its newest Raleigh grocery store
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- Publix will open its new Raleigh store on Aug. 27 at 7330 Buffaloe Road.
- Publix grew its Raleigh market share to 6.8% in 2024, ranking fourth overall.
- Store services include custom meat prep, seafood steaming and produce cutting.
Publix Super Markets will soon open its newest Triangle location.
It is the Florida-based grocer’s second to open in the area recently, following the late May opening of the Rolesville location.
“We are thrilled to continue our growth across Raleigh,” Jared Glover, Publix media relations manager, said in an emailed statement. “We look forward to delivering Publix’s legendary service and quality food as well as being active members in this great community.”
Here’s what to know about the new Publix.
New Publix opening in Raleigh
The Publix at 7330 Buffaloe Road, near Forestville Road, will open Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 a.m.
It spans nearly 46,800 square feet and will employ about 140 workers.
This year, Publix is expected to open two other locations in the Triangle:
- At 16100 N.C. Highway 50 North in Johnston County
- At 4628 Guess Road in northern Durham County
Grocery prices at Publix
The cost of food continues to be a concern among Americans. According to a July poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, this expense is “a major source” of stress among 53% of U.S. adults.
Last year, The N&O visited every major grocery store in Raleigh and compared prices of about 50 commonly shopped items, including milk, bread, eggs and chicken breast.
Use our online price comparison tool to see how Publix’s prices stacked up against other popular grocery stores in the Triangle, such as Walmart, Harris Teeter, Aldi and Food Lion.
Grocery store market share in Raleigh
Publix is expanding in the Triangle, and in the past two years, it has taken a larger portion of the market share in the Raleigh core-based statistical area, which includes Wake, Johnston and Franklin counties.
In 2024, Publix had a 6.8% market share, an increase from 5% in 2023, The News & Observer previously reported. That earned it the No. 4 spot among all grocers, behind Walmart, Harris Teeter and Food Lion.
Publix ranks lower in the Durham-Chapel Hill core-based statistical area. It had a 2% market share in 2024, up just slightly from its 1.9% market share in 2023.
Why shop at Publix
The N&O previously reported tips and tricks shoppers can use at Triangle grocery stores. Here are some services Publix offers:
- Slicing bread from the bakery.
- Steaming and seasoning fish on site.
- Breaking down rotisserie chickens into halves and quarters.
- Grinding or tenderizing meat from the case.
- Cutting large fruit and vegetables, including watermelon and hard squash.
This story was originally published August 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM with the headline "Publix just revealed the opening date for its newest Raleigh grocery store."
