Our History 

1946

Jackie Pettitt opened a shop at 75 South Main Street in 1946 as rationing was coming to an end… A brief history of Pettitt’s SuperValu .. From 1825 to 1900 current Managing Director, Cormac Pettitt’s, Great-Great-Grandfather ran a grocery, wine & spirit business on Wexford’s main street. From 1900 to 1946 the leases on the premises remained in the hands of the family and were rented out. In 1946, Cormac Pettitt’s Grandfather, Jack Pettitt, who was then working with the L&N, took over the Beechville Dairy on Wexford’s main street, one of the premises formerly owned by his grandfather. From here he ran a counter service store until 1965 when he purchased the premises next door. Jackie Pettitt had an innate instinct for enterprise and an early belief in the value of customer relations and service. In the days before online shopping, Jackie put two mobile shops on the road in vans taking orders from housewives at their doors. Pettitts was the first grocer in Co. Wexford to provide self-service in the early 1960s.

1975

In 1975, a new acquisition was added in the form of a supermarket in St. Aidan’s Shopping Centre, Wexford. Cormac Pettitt’s Father, Des Pettitt, became responsible for the general management of this store. In 1978 Des Pettitt went on the expansion train with the purchase of a store in Enniscorthy and in 1983 a new supermarket was opened in Gorey. The Pettitt family bought its first store outside of County Wexford in 1987 in Athy, Co.Kildare and then again in Arklow, Co. Wicklow in 1989.

2006

In January 2006, Pettitt’s joined SuperValu, the franchise group operated by Musgrave’s. the largest grocery distributor in Ireland. The strong Irish brand compliments what Pettitt’s is known for: superior customer service and quality fresh produce. Cormac Pettitt took over as Managing Director in 2008 and carries on the principles handed down to him from his grandfather Jackie and father Des “Get to know your customers and give them the best service and value you can”.

2008

In November 2008, Pettitt’s took over SuperValu Key West just a stones throw from where Jackie Pettitt opened the first store. Pettitt’s SuperValu have a strong reputation for being customer and community focused.

2021

In June 2021, Pettitt’s opened their newest SuperValu store, Pettitt’s SuperValu, Southern Cross Road, Bray. Pettitt’s Bray was built from a greenfield site and incorporated the highest energy & design spec available.

Pettitt’s Bray introduced the Pettitt’s Brand to the Bray area, offering a full scratch Pettitt’s Bakery, Sleedagh Farm Meat Counter & Fresh Fish Counter, along with a host of extras such as extensive Deli offering, large airy Fruit & Veg section which includes a host of local suppliers from both Wexford & Wicklow, dedicated Cheesemonger & Barista Dock.

Pettitt’s Bray was built to the highest energy specifications, including C02 refrigeration with doors and Solar PV modules.