Publix is eliminating its 10-items-or-less express lanes at stores, replacing the setup in an effort to reduce checkout wait times. The Florida supermarket chain says the change is intended to speed up lines for customers.
WHO:Publix
WHAT:Publix is doing away with 10-items-or-less express checkout lanes to reduce wait times.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 7:42 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Cause not yet established.
Reporting from 2 identified publishers across this event arc.
