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 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 neutral-colored pants.

1960s
In the early 1960s, orange customer service uniforms were seen in the Miami Division. By the mid-to-late 1960s, light blue uniforms were worn companywide. Both uniforms came in skirt or pants options and featured the Publix badge logo on the left shoulder sleeve.

1970s
Pastels were a trend in this decade. Associates wore different colors based on where they worked like blue and yellow in front service and red in the deli.

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 olive green and black customer service uniforms that became synonymous with the store.

2020s
Today, the signature Publix green has been updated to a more vibrant color, proudly worn by our front service team to showcase its importance to the company. Associates in the bakery and deli now wear gray shirts, while Publix pharmacists wear white coats with an updated Publix Pharmacy logo.