Move over Publix! New survey finds this grocery store is not top in US

Grocery store edges out Publix as America's favorite

Trader Joe's has notched the top spot on the American Customer Satisfaction Index's 2026 supermarket rankings.According to the "Satisfaction Benchmarks by Company" list, Trader Joe's earned an 86 compared to second-place Publix's 84. H-E-B came in third with an 83.The web page notes that "2026 results" are based on data collected from January to December 2025.TEXAS CHAIN CRUSHES COSTCO AND TRADER JOE'S TO CLAIM AMERICA'S TOP GROCERY STORE TITLET…

Move over Publix! New survey finds this grocery store is not top in US

Publix has reigned over the American Customer Satisfaction Index for grocery stores, but a different store, with locations in RI, just claimed the top spot.

Financial News Network - Grocery store edges out Publix as America's favorite

Trader Joe's beat Publix in the American Customer Satisfaction Index 2026 supermarket rankings after the two chains previously tied in 2025.Read More …

Trader Joe’s surpasses Publix in customer satisfaction ranking

The speciality grocer’s score rose 2% in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index