Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southwest

MountainKing Introduces 3-Pound Mesh Bags For Potatoes

Houston, Texas-based MountainKing has introduced new, 3-pound mesh bags of its baby-sized red and gold potatoes designed to generate a higher ring for retail grocers while providing shoppers with a larger, yet still manageable product size for summer cook outs, potato salads and other dishes associated with the season. “It’s well documented that small potatoes […]

Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Southwest

7-Eleven Introduces Springtime Beverage Lineup With Slurpees, Coffee

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing new Slurpee flavors and new coffee additions for spring. From floral coffee drinks to fruit flavored Slurpee drinks, the company believes that these innovations are the great options for consumers to enjoy on a warm spring day. These beverages are available for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.  A […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

United Supermarkets Announces New Location In Wichita Falls, TX

United Supermarkets, joined by city officials and other community representatives, announced a new store in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joining two other United Supermarkets and a Market Street, this will be the fourth United Family store in the city. Located at 2720 Southwest Parkway, the United Supermarkets store will feature a full-service pharmacy with everything from […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Southwest

Relationshop Hires Wakim As VP Of Business Development

Houston, Texas-based Relationshop, a provider of digital customer engagement solutions, has added Linda Wakim as the company’s VP of business development. “Linda has deep industry knowledge, experience in omni-channel personalization in the retail space and excels at developing winning strategies,” said Galen Walters, CEO. “She will bring exceptional value to our clients and we are excited […]

Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Southwest

God, Family, Groceries Are Guiding Forces For Lowe’s Market

As a Christian-based and family-owned organization, these two ­values are at the core of Lowe’s Market.  The Christian and family values helped drive one of the company’s internal logos – GFG, which stands for God, family and groceries. The letters are listed in order – God is first priority, family is second and the grocery business […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest, Sustainability News

Sysco’s Peck Wins 2022 Houston CIO Of Year

Sysco Corporation’s Tom Peck, EVP and chief information and digital officer, has been recognized as the 2022 Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards winner in the Super Global category. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Award is a technology executive recognition program honoring the CIOs who are driving innovation and transforming Houston’s leading organizations. […]