http://www.abcnews4.com/story/23416929/bilo-to-purchase-22-piggly-wiggly-stores
Sad times.
Just saw the article on FB .End of an era! Even the one on Edisto!! Sad times indeed.
local since,well…it aint local no more
Seems to be happening alot,the big getting bigger by swallowing the small…the small just cant compete anymore…
Too bad, I was always a Pig shopper but there few left in Columbia and they are kind of old and dingy. We just had one close a couple miles from my house. Not really a Bilo kind of guy.
“Apathy is the Glove in Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.
The one on Folly hasn’t been opened that long. What was it, 2007?
“Negative. I’m a meat popsicle!”
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more like 12 to 15 slab. Its been awhile
Vinman
“Every saint has a past, every sinner a future”
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2011 Carolina Skiff 178DLV
90 HP Honda
my guess either they were not making money
or they got a big offer.
when publix came some Pw people said we will drive them back to Florida, but that did not happen…
the mount pleasant PW across from Royall hardware about 5 years ago had filthy mens rest room, cracked mirror, sink pulling off the wall, black moldy grout, dirty floor, were they clueless?
I am surprised they lasted as long as they did?
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Originally posted by Vinmanmore like 12 to 15 slab. Its been awhile
Vinman
“Every saint has a past, every sinner a future”
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2011 Carolina Skiff 178DLV
90 HP Honda
No Way. The one by Sol Legare Rd. and Folly Rd. is less than 8 yrs old.
Just saw in The State today, 3 in Columbia being sold as well.
“Apathy is the Glove in Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.
I heard from someone that works at Reids in the town I live in was also bought out by Bi-Lo.
Let’s see, Reids bought out some Food lion stores a good many years back. Now Bi-Lo buys them out. Sound like the food chain is working.
Also wonder what will happen to the big PW warehouse right off I-26 in Jedburg?
War Eagle 115 yamaha 4 stroke
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Originally posted by blackhawk961I heard from someone that works at Reids in the town I live in was also bought out by Bi-Lo.
Let’s see, Reids bought out some Food lion stores a good many years back. Now Bi-Lo buys them out. Sound like the food chain is working.
Also wonder what will happen to the big PW warehouse right off I-26 in Jedburg?
War Eagle 115 yamaha 4 stroke
They sold that in 2010 and are leasing the space. It was a sell lease agreement.
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20100123/PC05/301239958
Even the “high end” grocery store that is/was a part of the PW family being built on the IOP is being sold. As it stands I will have 3 Harris Teeters to pass on my way home from the marina and it is a 5 mile ride.
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It is what it is!
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Originally posted by edwardh1my guess either they were not making money
or they got a big offer.
when publix came some Pw people said we will drive them back to Florida, but that did not happen…
the mount pleasant PW across from Royall hardware about 5 years ago had filthy mens rest room, cracked mirror, sink pulling off the wall, black moldy grout, dirty floor, were they clueless?
I am surprised they lasted as long as they did?
Were you going there to shop or use the mens room? 
Key West 19’6" CC 115hp Merc
14’ Fast Craft w/ 60hp Merc
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Originally posted by Gut WrenchSeems to be happening alot,the big getting bigger by swallowing the small…the small just cant compete anymore…
Piggly Wiggly not really a small chain…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piggly_Wiggly
Key West 19’6" CC 115hp Merc
14’ Fast Craft w/ 60hp Merc
They have been going out a business for a while. They sold there entire fleet of trucks to Ryder a few years ago. They had Ryder doing the upkeep and truck replacement since then. Even when they built Newton Farms on Kiawah/Seabrook they knew the end was near, they just kept trying. The employees have lost a LOT of retirement funds in the mean time. Years and years of dedication gone down the drain. I have a few friends/family that are/were still holding on. Hopefully they can find work elsewhere. I can tell you this, if I am on a ship that hits an iceberg I am not going to ride it out, I’m jumping ship ASAP. Not riding it out for 10 or more years, just to find out the lifeboats don’t float. It is a sad business reality that loyalty gets you nowhere in your career.
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Originally posted by penfishn around every bend theres the promise of a treasure that can only be caught and seen in a blink.. and in your minds eye..and sometimes if youre lucky..in a picture..its there for just a minute...then gone..but hopefully once youve seen it it will remain in your heart forever. Theres nothing like the "Smell" and sounds of the creek. Its not just one thing that makes it familiar..its all of it.
The one by Otranto is my closest one. It has been going downhill for years.
I was kinda hoping it would be on the list. I’ve found expired baby food and meats in there. It seems like most of their coffee creamers are sugar free; who buys that crap?
On the other hand, BiLo isn’t as the name suggests. It seems like they’re a lot more expensive than anywhere else.
Hopefully my PIg gets some better management and employees with this move.
Semper Fi
18’ Sterling
115 Yamaha
Big Ugly Homemade Blue Push Pole
Wonder what will happen to the Pig on Edisto?
“Apathy is the Glove in Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.
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Originally posted by DFreedomWonder what will happen to the Pig on Edisto?
I remember ten years ago thinking it should be torn down and replaced.
I was thinking the same thing a couple months ago when I was in there last.
Tiny carts= Tiny sales
Semper Fi
18’ Sterling
115 Yamaha
Big Ugly Homemade Blue Push Pole
Didn’t Buzzy Newton pass away?
Key West 19’6" CC 115hp Merc
14’ Fast Craft w/ 60hp Merc