Piggly Wiggly Carolina Company, established in 1947, is one of the largest, self-service retail businesses in South Carolina. It operates a chain of more than 100 privately owned, family-operated stores. The company has a work force of over 5,000 employees. Its stores provide a range of ready-to-eat meals, such as beef and chicken dinners, casseroles, family-style portions, and fish, seafood, gourmet and international food items. The company s stores specialty products include Mexican foods, party platters, pasta dishes, pork dinners, quick and easy snacks, vegetarian meals and weight loss selections. Piggly Wiggly Carolina Company s stores offer flowers for various occasions, such as birthday parties, anniversaries, promotions and weddings. Its stores operate through grocery, meat, produce, deli, floral, pharmacy, sushi and fuel departments.