One of the trends is Japanese comfort food, described as the adaptation of European and American dishes to Japanese tastes.
Category: Southwest
The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inGrocers Give, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest, West
Bashas’, Food City Offer Learning Garden Grants To AZ, NM Schools
The goal of the gardens is to help children understand where their food comes from while developing healthy eating habits.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Pharmacy, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, SCAN Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans With Grocery Benefit
The plans will be available in six counties in Texas and three in Arizona.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Suppliers
Sol Dias Ice Cream Wins Grand Prize In H-E-B’s 2026 Quest For Texas Best
Sol Dias co-founder Victor Garcia learned to make the ice cream pops from his Mexican-born parents.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Grocery Research, News, Southwest
HPP Workshop At Oklahoma State Points To Cleaner Labels, Longer Shelf Life For Fresh Foods
High-pressure processing is being used on a range of products, from ready-to-eat meats to raw pet food.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food Service News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B’s 3rd San Marcos Store Gets City’s 1st True Texas BBQ
A convenience store with fuel station and car wash is under construction at the site and expected to open in spring 2027.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Corporate Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Holding 4th Annual Autumnfest Oct. 8-10
The retailer will give out free samples from its private label lineup noon-2 p.m. local time each day at all stores.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart, Whole Foods
Whole Foods To Anchor 2 New Trademark Developments In Texas
The Fort Worth-based investor also plans to break ground next year on Shawnee Trail, a Walmart-anchored development in Celina.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Publishes Open Letter Disputing Dynamic Pricing Claims
Walmart EVP requests that economist Lindsay Owens “correct the record.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Buys Land For Store Near Downtown Fort Worth
The store will be part of Overland, the master-planned community of Edwards Ranch, which has been family owned since 1848.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Adds Shop To Light Tool To Digital Shelf Labels
When a customer asks for help locating a product, the request tells the store system which product location to light up.
Posted inSnacks Brands, New Products, Southwest, Suppliers
Pimento Cheese One Of 3 New Southern Recipe Pork Rind Flavors
“…with the introduction of Pimento Cheese, we’re uniting two southern favorites into one unique product, perfectly suited for our consumer.”
Posted inDairy News, Deli News, International Foods, Southwest, Suppliers
Lala Grows U.S. Portfolio With New Formats To Drive Trial
The Mexican company is expanding its U.S. cheese portfolio from three to 14 SKUs, hoping to attract new buyers to the category.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest
Kroger Breaks Ground On $40M Marketplace In Crandall, TX
This marks the fourth Kroger Marketplace groundbreaking in North Texas this year, following McKinney, Fate and Princeton.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, News, Southwest
WIC Online Shopping, Home Delivery Pilot Launches With Chickasaw Nation
The pilot targets WIC participants facing transportation, mobility or geographic barriers to shopping at brick-and-mortar authorized retailers.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Names 10 Brands To 2026 LEAP Early Growth Cohort
The grocer said those selected represent the authentic flavors, ingredients and trends its customers are craving.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Evolves Scintilla Into Commerce Intelligence Platform
Nearly 30 case studies from the U.S., Mexico and Canada showcased how suppliers are using insights from the platform.
Posted inC-Store News, Food Service News, News, Southwest
Yesway Continues Texas Growth With New Allsup’s In Odessa
The store marks the 93rd new-to-industry location the company has built over approximately the past five years.
Posted inSuppliers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 10 Finalists In 13th Quest For Texas Best
The finalists will compete Oct. 8 for $100,000 in combined prizes and placement on H-E-B shelves.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Texas Reopens Fort Worth-Area Store After $2.5M Remodel
Expanded selections in the bakery, deli, produce, floral, meat and seafood departments were part of the refresh.