There are so many good $9 and $10 bottles of wine out there.” You earn their trust by giving them a good wine that’s not high dollar. “ wine stewards really talk to our customers,” said Andy.
beer tastings are also Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Wine tastings are held every Friday from 4 until 6 p.m. Since the first wine newsletter issued in 1999, this department has been the fastest growing by percentage of sales every year. The wine section has indeed received a facelift over the years. We know we’re convenient, but we want people to want to come here.” “It’s the same Charmin here as it is anywhere else, so we try to have the best customer service and differentiate ourselves in our produce, our wine, our meats and our service. “You can go anywhere and buy Charmin tissue,” said Andy. He brought his son, Andy, to work from the time he was 11 years old, and now Andy co-owns and operates three Piggly Wiggly locations, including Crestline and River Run. Originally a Winn-Dixie when Virciglio purchased the Homewood store in 1972, it operated as a Food Town until 1977 when he acquired the Piggly Wiggly franchise. “We say, ‘Don’t you hug them, you let them hug you.’” “We have to be careful about that!” laughed owner Stanley Virciglio. You might see a long-time customer giving one of them a hug. Store manager Johnny Miller and market manager Ron Stevens have been there since 19, respectively.įrank and Travis, well, they’re mainstays on the front floor. Louise, who started in the ‘70s, has retired but still returns during the holidays to serve up her famous dressing. The Homewood location, approaching its 35th year, may have evolved its merchandise with the times, but familiar faces and friendly greetings haven’t changed in decades. In an age where smart phones interfere with smiles, greetings or simply making eye contact (guilty as charged), walking into the Piggly Wiggly takes one back to a simpler, friendlier time. 0112 Piggly Wiggly Piggly Wiggly Store Manager Johnny Miller, Vice President & Co-owner Andy Virciglio, President & Co-owner Stanley Virciglio.
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