Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Celebrate Texas Independence Day March 2-4

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will mark Texas Independence Day with a three-day celebration March 2-4 at all 24 of its locations in the Lone Star State. The celebration marks the day in 1836 when Texas declared its independence from Mexico. {N}power members who visit any of the stores during that span will receive a free […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest

H-E-B Celebrates Remodeled, Expanded Hancock Center Store In Austin

H-E-B has finished expanding its store at 1800 East 41st St. in Austin, Texas, with the location now totaling 124,000 square feet. Known as Hancock Center, the store is 31,000 square feet larger and features a range of new and enhanced departments. It includes a full-service pharmacy, a True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Data Ventures Launches Scintilla In-Store For Supplier Field Reps

Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a platform designed to help reduce out-of-stocks, improve execution and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience. Scintilla In-Store builds on the Scintilla platform – Walmart’s first-party insights offering that transforms granular data into intelligence for suppliers and merchants – and brings that ecosystem into Walmart stores. While Scintilla and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, National, News

Ahold Delhaize Invests €250M In Food Security Across Global Markets

Zaandam, Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize and its 17 brands donated more than €250 million through in-kind and financial giving in 2025, benefiting food security and community organizations across Europe, Indonesia and the U.S. The investment came as 2025 saw persistent inflation, frequent government policy changes and rising food insecurity globally. That insecurity has risen for six consecutive […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Featured News, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress

Kroger has a longstanding history and deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1955 when the Ohio-born grocer entered the Houston market with the purchase of grocery company Henke & Pillot, which had been in operation since 1872. Kroger kept the Henke & Pillot name on the stores for about 10 years, replacing it in […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, KeHE Distributors, News, Southwest

KeHE Distributors Concludes 2026 Summer Show In Denver, CO

KeHE Distributors recently concluded its 2026 Summer Show in Denver, Colorado, and virtually on the KeHE CONNECT platform, welcoming more than 5,000 retailers, suppliers and industry partners. The event offered education, trend insights, buying opportunities and connections to help retailers and brands compete in an evolving grocery landscape. Designed to support planning for the summer […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, PCC, West

PCC Community Markets Launches Premium Churros Line Across 16 Stores

PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned food cooperative, launched Alberto’s Churros premium retail line across all 16 of its stores this week. The collaboration between the Seattle-based co-op and local, minority-owned producer coincides with Alberto’s partnership with Specialty Frozen Food Distributors that will bring the frozen churros to retailers throughout western Washington. To meet […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast

ARS’ Fantozzi To Receive Visionary Award From Foundation Fighting Blindness

Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), will receive the Visionary Award from The Foundation Fighting Blindness on May 14 during the annual Night For Sight gala at Guastavino’s in New York City. The award recognizes honorees for exemplary values, visionary leadership and philanthropic impact on the community. Fantozzi will be recognized […]