From the beginning, Publix has always adapted to the trends and styles of the era. Over the years, Publix uniforms have gone through many changes. Here’s a peek at what they have looked like throughout the decades.

1940s
This photo, taken in the late 1940s, shows a smiling associate dressed in her perfectly ironed Publix dress. The badge on her left shoulder sleeve showcases the Publix name and a store image.

1950s
Women at Publix sported a dress with sneakers or flats, depending on their department. The men wore short-sleeved white shirts tucked neatly into their khaki pants.

1970s
Associates wore different colors based on where they worked — red in the deli department and a pastel blue in others. Pastels were the trend back then, a departure from the typical Publix green.

1980s
The 1980s saw associates in bright green and red, specific to their department. Associates in green worked in front service positions and those in red worked in fresh departments. Danish bakery associates usually wore brown. 

1990s
In the 1990s, Publix changed uniform colors by introducing teal and coral uniforms and bow ties.

2000s and 2010s
In the 2000s and 2010s, Publix transitioned to a unique orange color for some fresh departments and the green and black customer service uniforms that became synonymous with the store.

2020s
Today, the signature Publix green color has been updated to be more vibrant and showcase its importance to the company. Associates in the bakery and deli departments now wear gray shirts, while Publix pharmacists wear white coats with an updated Publix Pharmacy logo.