Austin, Texas-based Poppi has announced the appointment of Chris Hall as its CEO. With the rapid trajectory of the brand to date, Poppi saw an opportunity to further drive its growth by bringing on seasoned executive leadership. The company says that the addition of Hall will be instrumental in helping solidify the brand’s position as the […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Slider, Retailer of the Year, Southwest
Roger Lowe Sr. Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame
Roger Lowe Sr., president and chairman of the board at Lowe’s Market, has been inducted into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. In addition to this honor, Lowe’s Market has been named as The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s Retailer of the Year. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn how […]
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Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods Has Become Houston Area Institution
Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods on Fondren Road in Houston plans to celebrate the store’s 10th anniversary this year with some renovations and by showing appreciation to the community. Loan Couch, general manager, is among the family members who oversee one of the 11 Pyburn’s stores. Nine of them are in Houston, while the other two […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B To Hand Out 250K Reusable Bags On Earth Day April 22
H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day with its annual reusable bag give away, which provides 250,000 custom-designed reusable bags to customers across Texas. Beginning April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop or Mi Tienda store in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag, while supplies last. The bags feature art designed […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kroger Names Dickerson As Houston Division’s Corporate Affairs Manager
The Kroger Houston division announced Teresa Dickerson, formerly corporate affairs manager for the organization’s Delta-Memphis division, will now lead corporate affairs, including internal and external, reputation communications, government and community relations for the Houston, Texas, division. The division includes 108 stores in the Greater Houston area and Louisiana. Dickerson joined The Kroger Co. in 2014 and has more than 20 […]
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Roundhouse Provisions Launches Brand, Partners With Chuck Norris
The Houston, Texas-based emergency preparedness foods and dietary supplements brand Roundhouse Provisions launched April 13, providing an easy, healthy way to be prepared and satisfied in any situation. TV and movie actor Chuck Norris will offer his stamp of approval and act as spokesperson for the brand. “Food access instability caused by job loss, the pandemic and natural […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Planterra Foods CEO Named Recipient Of Colorado Titan 100 Award
Darcey Macken, CEO of Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Colorado Titan 100. The Colorado Titan 100 recognizes and honors business leaders in the community who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion. There were hundreds of applicants for the 2022 Colorado Titan 100 and Macken was chosen to be one […]
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Walmart Names Rainey As New CFO And EVP
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. has named John Rainey as the company’s next EVP and CFO. Rainey will assume the responsibilities of CFO on June 6. “John has a proven track record of leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO. “I’m confident that John’s mix […]