About Us - PWADC-inc

In 1959, 27 Piggly Wiggly owners came together to form

Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company.

What began as a cooperative effort to create mass buying power quickly became a foundation for long-term growth. By working together, these independent operators gained the scale needed to compete in a changing grocery landscape. Today, PWADC continues to build on that cooperative legacy—supporting retailers with the tools, services, and expertise needed to succeed.

Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company currently serves more than 250 stores in six states, with our member stores generating over $1.7 Billion.

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Based in Bessemer, Alabama, Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company partners with independent grocers across the Southeast to deliver high-quality grocery, meat, produce, and bakery/deli products—backed by a full suite of retail, distribution, and operational services.

From advanced pricing systems and logistics to advertising support, store engineering, and three annual food shows, PWADC provides the scale, expertise, and infrastructure retailers need to compete and grow with confidence.

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A Letter from Our President

“PWADC was built by independent grocers who believed great service and strong relationships could help local stores thrive. That mission hasn’t changed. Our role is to support our member stores with the products, programs, and partnership they need to win in their communities.

As President and CEO, my focus is performance-driven service—improving reliability, communication, and the tools that strengthen retail profitability—while preserving the flexibility independent operators value. We will keep investing in our people, systems, and partners to drive growth for every member store.

Thank you for the trust you place in PWADC. We’re committed to earning it every week, every load, and every store.”

Christopher Brown

President and CEO

Our Impact in Numbers

At Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company, our growth and dedication to our retail partners are reflected in these numbers. They highlight our scale, reach, and commitment to excellence.

We serve over

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Behind the Scenes  at PWADC

From our distribution hub to store support teams, PWADC gives Southeast grocers the scale, efficiency, and partnership they need to run stronger, smarter stores. Press play to see it in action

Executive Leadership

Our Management Team

Our leadership team provides the vision, oversight, and operational discipline that define PWADC. With extensive experience across distribution, retail operations, logistics, and merchandising, they guide every division of the company toward consistent performance and long-term growth for our retail partners.