This Beloved Southern Grocery Chain Is Currently Expanding — Eat This Not That

April 26, 2022

By Ghuman

Introduction

Welcome to Eat This Not That, your go-to source for all things food-related! Today, we’re taking a look at one of the South’s most beloved grocery chains, which is currently expanding its reach. This beloved grocery chain has been around for decades, and it’s known for its wide selection of fresh produce, meats, and other grocery items. It’s also known for its friendly customer service and competitive prices. We’ll take a look at the chain’s history, its current expansion plans, and what this means for customers. So, let’s get started!

This Beloved Southern Grocery Chain Is Currently Expanding

If you’re a fan of Southern cuisine, you’ll be excited to hear that one of the most beloved grocery chains in the South is currently expanding. Eat This Not That has the scoop on the latest news from Piggly Wiggly, the iconic grocery store chain that has been serving up Southern favorites since 1916.

Piggly Wiggly is a staple in the South, with over 600 stores in 17 states. The chain is known for its wide selection of fresh produce, meats, and other grocery items, as well as its friendly customer service. Now, the chain is expanding even further, with plans to open new stores in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.

The new stores will feature the same great selection of products that Piggly Wiggly is known for, as well as some new additions. Customers can expect to find an expanded selection of organic and natural products, as well as a larger selection of prepared foods. The stores will also feature a new loyalty program, which will reward customers for their purchases.

Piggly Wiggly is also expanding its online presence, with plans to launch an online ordering system in the near future. This will allow customers to order their groceries online and have them delivered to their door. The chain is also planning to launch a mobile app, which will make it even easier for customers to shop.

If you’re a fan of Southern cuisine, you won’t want to miss out on the latest news from Piggly Wiggly. With its expansion, the chain is sure to become even more popular in the South. So, be sure to keep an eye out for the new stores and online ordering system, and get ready to enjoy all the delicious Southern favorites that Piggly Wiggly has to offer.

With 1,296 stores scattered along the southeastern U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the nation isn’t letting the grass grow under its feet. Publix keeps spreading its famous subway sandwiches and fresh-baked cookies further out, including five new locations in Florida and Georgia—plus another new state.

Recently, Florida got a new Publix in Boca Raton but will also have another location opening on May 5, in Plantation. Georgia has the bulk of the new Publix locations with two new grocery stores that recently opened in Tucker and Monroe. The chain will be hosting a grand opening for its new store on May 11 in Winder, Ga., which will be its second location in the town.

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The new Publix grocery stores in Florida and Georgia will feature a pharmacy, bakery, deli, produce section, seafood section, floral section, along with meat and cheeses, check cashing, recycling, wine & beer, among other features. Online pickup, delivery, in-store pickup, and custom bakery cakes vary from location.

Additionally, just last year the Lakeland, Fla., based chain announced it was expanding into the Bluegrass State. The company stated that the first-ever Publix supermarket and liquor store will open in Kentucky as part of the company’s plan for further expansion sometime in 2023. When the store is finished, it will be one of Publix’s northernmost locations (just under a Fredericksburg Va. store).

Publix Supermarkets are popular among locals across the South for many reasons. The chain not only features great weekly deals and “BOGO” discounts but has instituted the tradition of Southern hospitality into its business model, coining its slogan, “Where shopping is a pleasure.” Also, a cult favorite among Publix shoppers is the deli section, which features the grocery’s fried chicken, sweet tea, and custom “Pub Sub” sandwiches. In fact, Thrillist named the Pub Sub the best sandwich in the country in 2020. Soon even more grocery shoppers will be able to enjoy them.

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