вЂњThe purchase of Piggly Wiggly Midwest is a natural expansion of our already successful Piggly WigglyВ® Carolina business and reinforces our strong commitment to this beloved brand. The sale transaction, details of which were not provided, is anticipated to close end of July 2021, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. C&S has the experience and knowledge to ensure that this 100-year old icon continues for the next 100 years,вЂќ said Paul Butera Sr., President, Piggly Wiggly Midwest and Founder, Butera Market. Piggly Wiggly is more than a supermarket it is a family of franchise operators, employees, and loyal Pig Point customers too.

вЂњAlthough it has been a very difficult decision, the sale of Piggly Wiggly Midwest to C&S is a natural next step for this historic brand. Related Article: C&S Wholesale Grocers Names Bob Palmer as Chief Executive Officer Also, the current distribution centers and offices will continue to operate. The company said in a press release that as part of the acquisition, C&S would operate 11 Piggly Wiggly Midwest corporate stores and service 14 Butera Market stores in the Chicagoland region and 84 Wisconsin franchisees under the Piggly Wiggly brand. We consistently review opportunities to grow and expand into new geographies, segments, and services to ensure the CompanyвЂ™s long-term success,вЂќ said Rick Cohen, Executive Chairman, C&S Wholesale Grocers, a supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply company. ItвЂ™s this legacy that drives our unrelenting focus on innovative go-to-market strategies and customer service. вЂњWith more than 102 years in the rapidly changing grocery industry, the foundation of C&SвЂ™s success has been our ability to adapt and innovate ahead of market trends to serve our customers better.

A third distribution center is located in Milwaukee. Since 1911, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has been the home to Piggly Wiggly MidwestвЂ™s headquarters, where it has its corporate offices and two of its distribution centers. Piggly Wiggly Midwest operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style program.

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