Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. has been a part of Jay Welborn’s entire life. Welborn, co-owner of B&W Foods in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has partnered with PWADC for 23 years. His father, Jimmy, the founder of B&W, had previously worked for the distributor beginning in 1980. His late father worked his way up from a retail […]
Category: Piggly Wiggly
Piggly Wiggly, a historic American supermarket chain, has been a trailblazer in the grocery industry since its establishment. Founded in 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee, by Clarence Saunders, the company introduced the concept of self-service shopping, revolutionizing the way people buy groceries. With over 500 independently owned and operated stores across 18 states, the brand remains a symbol of innovation and convenience in the retail landscape.
Piggly Wiggly’s rich history is rooted in its founder’s visionary approach to retail. Clarence Saunders’ groundbreaking idea of allowing customers to browse aisles freely and select their items from shelves marked with prices was revolutionary at the time. This self-service model not only streamlined the shopping process but also empowered customers to have greater control over their purchases. Today, Piggly Wiggly continues to honor its legacy of innovation by offering customers a diverse selection of products, personalized service, and a unique shopping experience unlike any other.
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Retailers Relish Family Feel Of Doing Business With Piggly Wiggly Alabama
Anthony Marino, Keith Milligan, Steve Garrett and Cody McDaniel are retailers who are part of Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. All own their respective stores and some have been buying from the company for decades. “I can’t remember the year when it happened, but it’s been, I would say, probably one of the best moves […]
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‘No Matter Who You Walk In As, You’re Family’ At Piggly Wiggly Southeast
The McLeod family is somewhat unique in its business interests. Ricky McLeod’s grandfather has been in the grocery industry since the 1940s. After his death, McLeod’s father, Billy, took over the food retail side and continues in it to this day. In fact, at age 92, he still comes into the office Monday through Friday, […]
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Independents, Down-Home Roots Focus Of Piggly Wiggly Southeast
Building on the brand’s iconic history, C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC (C&S) operates corporate Piggly Wiggly stores while serving independent franchisees under a chain-style model known as Piggly Wiggly Southeast. The grocer offers the selections and assortments of a national chain with the service and customization of a community-based retailer. C&S acquired Piggly Wiggly Carolina, a […]
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Thanks To Piggly Wiggly Midwest, Frank’s Can Be ‘Two Stores In One’
Frank’s Piggly Wiggly started small, beginning in 1981 with 5,000 square feet of space in downtown Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Within a year, however, the company had moved across the street to a location twice that size, according to owners Stephanie, Steve and Frank Lueptow. By 1991, it had outgrown that location. The company decided to build […]
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For Stinebrink’s, Piggly Wiggly Has Become ‘Best Fit For Family’
Family and community are at the center of Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly, which is based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Local involvement begins at the store level and continues up to Stinebrink’s president, Matt Stinebrink. Stinebrink owns the company in partnership with his brother, David, and cousins, Tim, Ben and Todd. David’s wife, Kathy, is the company’s […]
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Piggly Wiggly Midwest Getting Its Name ‘Back Out There’
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is continuing to look for ways to create value for its customers along with accelerating its ability to deliver best-in-class services, according to Beau Oshiro, VP and general manager. “We remain committed to satisfying our customers’ needs to the fullest and are dedicated to taking the necessary actions to achieve our overall […]
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Community Involvement Is ‘Secret Sauce’ For Piggly Wiggly Midwest
Headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Piggly Wiggly Midwest has been a regional institution since 1911. Founded as the Schultz Brothers Co. by brothers Herman, Arthur and Oscar Schultz, the company was a wholesale dealer dedicated to serving independent grocers. In 1949, the brothers began operating Piggly Wiggly corporate retail stores, according to Mark McGowan, SVP of […]