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    Piggly Wiggly

    Historic supermarket chain with 503 stores across 18 states offering franchise and vendor opportunities

    Headquarters:Keene, NH
    A vibrant pink pigglywiggly logo featuring a smiling pig with a red bowtie and a cheerful expression
    54.2MLatest US Revenue
    54.2MLatest Worldwide Revenue
    503Number of US Stores
    C&S Distribution Network
    C&S Distribution Network Piggly Wiggly leverages C&S Wholesale Grocers' extensive distribution network with three distribution centers serving corporate and franchise locations across 18 states.
    Local Store Customization Each Piggly Wiggly store contains specialized local assortments to meet community needs, providing vendors with targeted market penetration opportunities.
    Local Store Customization
    Franchise Model Flexibility Independent franchise operations allow for individualized purchasing decisions, enabling vendors to build relationships with specific store operators for customized solutions.
    Franchise Model Flexibility

    Piggly Wiggly Vendor Requirements Product Quality Standards

    Piggly Wiggly policies and guidelines
    Comprehensive vendor policies ensuring quality products and reliable supply chain partnerships across all locations.
    Product Quality Standards

    • All food items must pass rigorous quality control inspections

    • Products must meet FDA compliance and safety requirements

    • Brand recognition and packaging standards must align with store positioning

    Supply Chain Requirements

    • Maintain consistent product availability across distribution network

    • Meet delivery schedules and inventory management protocols

    • Provide accurate product information and pricing data

    Franchise Compliance

    • Support both corporate and independent franchise store operations

    • Adapt to local market customization requirements

    • Maintain competitive pricing structures for diverse market segments

    Vendor Application Process

    Complete Piggly Wiggly's comprehensive vendor application including business documentation, product samples, and financial verification

    Vendor Application Process

    Complete Piggly Wiggly's comprehensive vendor application including business documentation, product samples, and financial verification

    Product Evaluation

    Submit products for evaluation by Piggly Wiggly's merchandising team and meet quality, packaging, and pricing requirements

    Distribution Setup

    Establish logistics arrangements with C&S Wholesale Grocers and configure systems for inventory management across the network

    Store Launch & Operations

    Launch products in select locations, monitor performance metrics, and expand to additional franchise and corporate stores based on success

    Performance Monitoring

    Track vendor performance across both corporate and independent franchise locations using C&S distribution metrics, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction data to optimize operations

    Performance Monitoring

    Audit Process 2

    Implement successful vendor strategies for community-focused retail including local customization, competitive pricing, and franchise relationship management for sustained growth

    Audit Process 2

    Integrations

    C&S Distribution Centers

    Three distribution centers in Wisconsin serving corporate stores, franchise locations, and Butera Market stores with comprehensive logistics support.

    Mercatus E-commerce Platform

    Digital commerce integration powering online shopping, curbside pickup, and digital advertising capabilities across 27 Piggly Wiggly locations.

    Focal Systems AI Automation

    Advanced retail automation system digitizing store operations for optimized ordering, inventory management, and merchandising across Wisconsin and Illinois stores.

    Resources

    Access comprehensive resources and tools

    Portals

    Corporate Portal

    Access corporate resources and franchise information

    Franchise Network

    Connect with independent franchise operators

    Performance Analytics

    Monitor sales and distribution metrics

    Guides & Documentation

    Vendor Guide

    Comprehensive vendor onboarding documentation

    Product Standards

    Quality and compliance requirements

    Franchise Support

    Resources for working with franchise operators

    Regulatory

    FDA Compliance

    Food safety and labeling requirements for grocery products

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    CPSC Standards

    Consumer product safety standards for retail merchandise

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    FTC Guidelines

    Advertising and marketing compliance for retail partnerships

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    Audit & Certification

    SGS Certification

    Quality assurance and product testing services for grocery retailers

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    Intertek Testing

    Product safety and compliance testing for retail partners

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    UL Solutions

    Safety certification and compliance verification services

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    Vendor Tools & APIs

    EDI Integration

    Electronic data interchange for order processing

    Inventory Management

    Real-time inventory tracking and management tools

    Franchise Tools

    Systems for managing multi-location partnerships

    Additional Support

    Support Portal

    Access additional support resources

    Contact Support

    UNIS Integration Support

    Get help with UNIS platform integration and channel connectivity.

    Contact UNIS Support

    Frequently Asked Questions for Piggly Wiggly Vendors

    Common questions about partnering with Piggly Wiggly and working with franchise operators