The new Publix locations slated to open in both Florence and Independence will host two in-person interviewing and hiring events for jobseekers this weekend and later this month. The stores are looking to hire roughly 140 positions each. Both part-time and full-time positions are available in all of the stores’ departments. Both events will take […]
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Kroger proposes grocery store complex near Richwood Publix in Boone County
What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s grocery store wars are heating up as Kroger is planning a new store-anchored development less than a mile from the Richwood Publix, which opened in 2025. Kroger, a Fortune 500 grocery chain headquartered in Cincinnati, has prioritized expanding in Northern Kentucky following the entry of Florida-based grocer Publix […]
Cold Spring Publix is officially open
Campbell County’s first Publix Supermarket is open and welcoming customers in Cold Spring. The Publix at 5401 Alexandria Pike held its grand opening on June 17 at 7 a.m. It is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. Publix at Cold Spring Pointe features a 48,387-square-foot store and employs 140 associates. The Publix Liquors will […]
Cold Spring Publix to open this week
Campbell County’s first Publix Supermarket is opening on Wednesday. The Publix at 5401 Alexandria Pike will welcome customers at its grand opening on June 17 at 7 a.m. It is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. “We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location in Cold Spring,” said […]
Cold Spring Publix announces opening day
The Publix Super Market at 5401 Alexandria Pike will welcome customers at its grand opening on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 a.m. This is the first Publix to open in Campbell County; it is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. “We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location […]
5 Northern Kentucky real estate developments to watch in 2026
As 2026 sets in, several large-scale real estate development projects aim to transform the landscape of Northern Kentucky. For the new year, LINK nky is spotlighting five real estate developments to watch in 2026. These projects, including new mixed-use developments, apartment complexes, and grocery-anchored retail centers, indicate ongoing growth and investment throughout Boone, Kenton, and […]
Fire extinguished outside of unfinished Boone County Publix
A fire that broke out outside of the unfinished Publix building on U.S. 42 in Boone County has been successfully extinguished, according to the Union Fire District, with no injuries reported. Fire staff who spoke with LINK nky said the fire was traceable to an issue with a tar machine crews were using to coat […]
Why some development proposals stay private until they’re public
When a developer has an idea for a project in a city, the next steps depend on a key factor: Who owns the land? At a recent Fort Thomas City Council meeting, Mayor Eric Haas explained how the city works with developers on potential projects, like the “large grocery store” chain that was proposed for […]
Welp. Fort Thomas may not be getting a Publix after all.
On Monday, the city of Fort Thomas hinted at a possible “large grocery store” chain going on Memorial Parkway, but by Friday, the deal had lost its momentum. At a June 2 Fort Thomas City Council meeting, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of the Carlisle Park property for $650,000. […]
Could Fort Thomas be getting a Publix?
Fort Thomas is considering selling a portion of the Carlisle Park property to a “large grocery store” chain. At the city’s council meeting on Monday, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the deal, a sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of the park for $650,000. Although the city declined to name the business, the project is being […]


