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It’s an important day in history because exactly one century ago today, a Memphis man changed the way the world shopped.

It’s the 100th anniversary of the first Piggly Wiggly, built right here in Memphis.

The store was also the first self-service shopping experience ever!

Steve Masler is with the Pink Palace Museum.

 

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