Continuing its investment in the greater Austin, Texas, area, H-E-B plans to build new stores, renovate older locations and support community initiatives, including efforts to build affordable housing. In East Austin, the retailer has plans for a new store at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon. To help spur additional development, the effort is aligned […]
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Childcare Initiatives In San Antonio Get $1M Boost From H-E-B
H-E-B has made a $1 million donation to support five nonprofits working to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families in San Antonio, Texas. Funding for the commitment – which supports programming that focuses on after-school care, early childhood education and other related services – came from H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., West
Heritage Grocers Group Taps Monford As Next Chairman, CEO
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has named Suzy Monford as chairman and CEO. Monford, who most recently served as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation, has more than 25 years of experience and a record of leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. Heritage […]
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DoorDash Adds More Grocers To Platform, Expands On-Demand Delivery
Since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020, DoorDash continues to bring new grocers onto its platform, including the recent additions of Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s. In the past year, the company has added all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Feature, Guest Contributors, Harps Food Stores, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Led by Lone Star State, Southwestern U.S. Ripe For Grocers
by Diana Leza Sheehan The grocery retail landscape in the American Southwest is a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. This region – defined by The Shelby Report as Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas – is characterized by a blend of national grocers and innovative regional independents. These players are not only competing but learning […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Work Begins On H-E-B Murphy, Mid-Cities Stores In DFW Area
H-E-B has begun construction on two more stores in the DFW Metroplex – in Murphy, a city northeast of Dallas, and in the Mid-Cities area near the Euless and Bedford communities. Both are expected to open in 2026. At 122,000 square feet, the store in Murphy will be at FM 544 and McCreary Road in […]
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Circana’s Year-End Outlook Projects Growth For 2025
Circana has released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025. Following Circana’s forecast for 2024 from a year ago and the recent midyear update, the market has mainly trended as predicted. Overall, dollar sales have grown by […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Names 2024 Legacy Awards Recipients
Meijer has named the recipients of its 2024 Legacy Awards, the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive. The Legacy Awards are comprised of the Fred Meijer Award and the Earl Holton President’s Award. The Fred Meijer Award is given to one team member annually who demonstrates his values of humility, generosity and passion for serving others. The Earl Holton President’s Award, […]