Groceteria Almacs Posted on February 18, 2018 Rhode Island chain that grew out of the local Piggly Wiggly franchise. The last location closed in 1995. Links: Retro Rhode Island: Almacs WJAR Flashback: Almacs Closes Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)