by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer For Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co., David Bullard said the most challenging part of 2020 was finding a balance between supply chain demands and providing for its retailers. And as the entire industry witnessed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, balance was hard to come by. “With the tremendously increased […]
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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Piggly Wiggly Independent Store Owners Purchase Two Stores From SEG
Two Independent Piggly Wiggly store owners, with the support of C&S Wholesale Grocers, have entered into a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers (SEG) to acquire one BI-LO store in South Carolina and one BI-LO store in Georgia. This agreement is part of a series of transactions for SEG as part of its strategic decision to divest of the BI-LO banner, […]
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Market Profile: Piggly Wiggly Keeping Pace With Pandemic Challenges, Changes
Manufacturers don’t ‘see this going away’ until late 2021 by John McCurry, contributing writer James Messer knows the grocery business. The Lenoir, North Carolina, native has spent the past 45 years in the industry. Now president of Piggly Wiggly North Carolina LLC, he oversees 38 stores in the eastern part of the state. Without doubt […]
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Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly Names Barnes As New President
Wisconsin-based Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly has named Patrick Barnes as its new president after Patrick Fox, former president, moved to a part-time position as chairman of the board. The move was effective on Sunday, June 28. Lori Fox also left her position as VP on June 28. Barnes joined Fox Bros. as a store director […]
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Piggly Wiggly Midwest Stores Now Accepting Healthy Savings
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is now accepting the Healthy Savings wellness program at all locations. Healthy Savings is a national health and wellness program helping health insurers, employers, government entities and nonprofits make healthier foods more affordable. Partnering with more than 14,000 brands and stores, Healthy Savings allows members to save more than $50 weekly on healthier […]
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Taking Advantage Of Opportunities Drives Growth For Piggly Wiggly Alabama
David Bullard, president and CEO of Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. in Bessemer, Alabama, provided The Shelby Report with an update on the happenings at his company. Piggly Wiggly Alabama serves more than 270 retail locations across the Southeast, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. The company was founded in 1959 […]
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Piggly Wiggly’s Bullard Got Education In More Than One Form In The Army
ROFDA Member: Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. Editor’s note: The following is a portion of 2018’s ROFDA Report honoring ROFDA vets. The full report is available in the December 2018 editions of The Shelby Report. David Bullard, president and CEO of Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC), took a break from college to serve in […]