Hi everyone,
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to step away from the grocery carts and price tags to say a heartfelt thank you.
This community is what makes Aisle of Shame so special. Whether you’re cheering for a new seasonal find, mourning a discontinued favorite, or sharing your own budget-saving tips, your passion for the “Publix life” keeps us going.
Before we look back at the year, I have to share my absolute favorite Publix find of this holiday season: the Boar’s Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham. It has been the MVP of my holiday sliders and festive brunches—sweet, savory, and perfectly festive!
To celebrate our year together, I’ve put together a recap of our Top 5 most-engaged articles of 2025. If you missed these, now is the perfect time to catch up on what everyone was talking about:
1. The Ultimate Deli Showdown: Publix Subs Ranked
Nothing sparks a debate like “PubSubs.” We took on the delicious (and difficult) task of ranking 10 of the most popular subs to find out which one truly deserves the crown. Did your favorite make the top spot? 👉 We Ranked 10 Publix Subs: Here’s the One Worth Drooling Over
2. The Great Return: 25 Items We Miss Most
Nostalgia hit hard this year! We compiled a list of 25 discontinued items that fans are practically begging Publix to bring back to the shelves. Reading the comments on this one proved just how loyal Publix shoppers really are. 👉 25 Discontinued Items Fans Want Publix to Bring Back
3. Holiday Scoops: The 2025 Ice Cream Lineup
The freezer aisle got a festive makeover this year. We gave you the inside scoop on the limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors that turned dessert into a celebration. 👉 Publix’s 2025 Holiday Ice Cream Lineup: Festive Flavors to Sweeten Your Season
4. Navigating Rising Prices
It wasn’t all festive finds; we also tackled the tough topics. This year, we looked into the rising costs at the checkout counter and shared the frustrations (and coping strategies) of shoppers facing significant price hikes. 👉 Publix Prices on the Rise: Customer Frustrations Boil Over Amid 30% Hikes
5. Gone But Not Forgotten: The Discontinued Watchlist
To help you avoid “shelf shock,” we tracked the latest items to leave the Publix lineup. This guide became an essential resource for fans wanting to stay updated before their favorites disappeared for good. 👉 Publix Discontinued This: Stay Updated Before Your Favorites Disappear
Thank you again for being a vital part of the Aisle of Shame family. I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for our favorite aisles!
