89. Piggly Wiggly

How Many Stores Closing: 1

Current Value of the Business: Unknown

Get ready to bid a heartfelt farewell as the beloved Piggly Wiggly, just south of Milwaukee in Racine, Wisconsin, prepares to close its doors in mid-March of 2024. With the lease reaching its end without the chance for renewal, both employees and loyal customers find themselves grappling with a profound sense of sorrow.

Owner Ralph Malicki extends understanding towards the building’s proprietor, recognizing the necessity of making tough business choices. Despite the presence of alternative grocery destinations nearby, the bond shared between patrons and this particular Piggly Wiggly runs deep, magnifying the poignant emotions as the final day draws near.