QUICK SUMMARY
When the new Five Points Piggly Wiggly opens in East Tuscaloosa this fall, Tuscaloosa Drug Company will move in as its in-store pharmacy, relocating just across the street from its longtime home. The store, from local grocer B&W Foods, replaces the region’s last Winn-Dixie and will feature Piggly Wiggly West Alabama’s first full-service bakery, deli and floral departments in Tuscaloosa, plus a specialty meat case with custom cuts. It will be B&W Foods’ sixth location in Tuscaloosa County and eighth overall. For Five Points and the surrounding East Tuscaloosa neighborhoods, a fresh grocery anchor paired with a trusted local pharmacy is a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade — and a plus for nearby home values.
Big news for East Tuscaloosa: the new Five Points Piggly Wiggly will open with a familiar neighbor inside. According to an announcement from B&W Foods covered by the Tuscaloosa Thread, Tuscaloosa Drug Company will relocate into the new store when it opens this fall — moving just across the street from the location it has served for more than a decade.
What’s Coming to the New Five Points Piggly Wiggly?
The store is a big swing for local, family-owned grocer B&W Foods. It replaces the last Winn-Dixie store to close in the region, and it will not be a bare-bones conversion. Planned features include:
1. A full in-store pharmacy. Tuscaloosa Drug Company, the independent pharmacy that has anchored Five Points for over ten years, moves in under the same roof.
2. First-of-their-kind departments. The store will offer Piggly Wiggly West Alabama’s first full-service bakery, deli and floral departments in Tuscaloosa.
3. A specialty meat case. Custom cuts from a real butcher counter — a draw that chain groceries in the area rarely match.
“We’ve always believed that strong local businesses help build strong communities,” said Jay Welborn, co-owner of B&W Foods, in the announcement. Pharmacist and co-owner Andrew Parrish said his team is “eager to move into the new location just across the street from where we’ve always been.” The store is expected to open in fall 2026, with an official date to be announced.
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Why Does a Grocery Anchor Matter for East Tuscaloosa?
When Winn-Dixie closed, Five Points-area residents lost their most convenient full-service grocery option. A new anchor store reverses that — and pairing it with a pharmacy makes the corner a true one-stop errand hub for East Tuscaloosa, Alberta and the Highway 82 corridor. This will be B&W Foods’ sixth location in Tuscaloosa County and eighth overall, so the operator is local, established and invested in West Alabama.
Grocery access is also one of the first questions relocating buyers ask us. Whether you’re a UA family getting settled or a first-timer comparing neighborhoods, our Tuscaloosa community guide and first-time home buyer guide are good places to start.
What Does This Mean for Home Values Near Five Points?
National research consistently shows homes near a well-run grocery store hold value better and sell faster than comparable homes without convenient food access. More practically for East Tuscaloosa: a vacant big-box grocery space is a drag on a neighborhood, and a freshly opened one is a magnet. Expect the surrounding retail spaces to benefit from the foot traffic, and expect “minutes to the new Piggly Wiggly” to start showing up in listing descriptions this fall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Five Points Piggly Wiggly open in Tuscaloosa?
The store is expected to open in fall 2026. B&W Foods says an official opening date will be announced as it gets closer.
Is Tuscaloosa Drug Company closing?
No — it is relocating. The independent pharmacy is moving across the street into the new Piggly Wiggly and will operate as the store’s in-store pharmacy. Patients can call 205-248-2220 for details.
What happened to the Winn-Dixie at Five Points?
It was the last Winn-Dixie store to close in the region. The new Piggly Wiggly from B&W Foods is taking over and upgrading the space.
Who owns the new Piggly Wiggly?
B&W Foods, a local West Alabama grocery operator. This will be its sixth store in Tuscaloosa County and its eighth location overall.
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