Newsweek has released its list of the most trustworthy companies in America — though Publix didn’t fare as well as before this time around, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando WKMG.
The report examines 700 companies across over 20 industries.
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And among the different grocery stores included on the list, Publix came in at No. 4.
This was a notable drop from 2024, when the Florida-native chain managed to top the chart. Last year, it fell down to second place after losing the No. 1 spot to WinCo Foods — an Idaho-based grocer.
But in 2026, Publix fell even further, though it did overtake WinCo Foods yet again.
Instead, Publix was beaten out by Whole Foods Market (No. 1), Kroger (No. 2), and QuikTrip (No. 3).
“In an era defined by profound crisis of grievance, a corporation’s integrity is no longer a marketing luxury - it is its most volatile and valuable currency,” Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Cunningham said. “True leadership requires more than just high-level strategies; it demands a radical, lived transparency that bridges the chasm between executive perception and the lived reality of the consumer.”
Meanwhile, the full ranking of most-trusted grocers and convenience stores is as follows: