Piggly wiggly

1916, Piggly Wiggly is an American supermarket chain operating in the American Southern and Midwestern regions run by Piggly Wiggly, LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. Its first outlet opened in 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee, and is notable for having been the first true self-service grocery store, and the originator of various familiar supermarket features such as checkout stands, individual item price marking and shopping carts. * 30968PLT

When Piggly Wiggly opened its doors in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 6, 1916, it was the first truly modern American supermarket. Read on to see how it started and more about its funny name.

Piggly Wiggly is one of the oldest grocery stores in U.S., and a staple of the Heartland. Here are some things you probably didn't know about the store.

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The country's first self-service grocery introduced concepts such as clear pricing, nationally recognized brands, and checkout lines. Find out how Piggly Wiggly got its start, who was behind it, and what the deal is with that name.

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