Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced new leadership succession plans with the appointment of Christopher Boever as the company’s CEO, starting May 23. In connection, Joe Oblas will transition to the new position of chief growth officer. These changes are a part of a long-term succession plan that the company says allows for an […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Finds 87% Of Retailers Have Not Embraced AI
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions, has released findings of an executive survey, “Role of AI/ML in Supply Chain and Demand Forecasting,” conducted in partnership with Incisiv. Survey respondents indicated their prioritization of data-related initiatives, with 82 percent focusing on data-driven demand forecasting and 61 percent […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Provides Employees Transportation Through Ride-Share
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is helping address the barriers of transportation through Commute with Enterprise, a ride-share program that provides employees with a low-cost way to commute to work. The partnership began last year and has grown to include 26 Tyson Foods facilities, helping more than 1,000 employees and saving an estimated four million commuter miles. […]
Posted inMarketing News, Deli News, Southwest
Van’s Kitchen To Observe National Egg Roll Day June 10
Dallas-based Van’s Kitchen, an egg roll manufacturing brand, will celebrate its fourth annual National Egg Roll Day on June 10, commemorating 36 years of creating egg rolls since its founding in 1986. Van’s Kitchen is a certified woman and minority-owned business that produces millions of egg rolls each year. In honor of the holiday, Van’s […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Construction On New Store In Georgetown, TX
H-E-B has officially started construction on a new store in Georgetown, Texas. The store, which will replace an existing location less than a mile away, will have a larger footprint and provide customers with an expanded product selection along with more services and features, including the second True Texas BBQ restaurant in Central Texas. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart, Sam’s Club Join With Feeding America On Hunger Campaign
With one in six people in North Texas experiencing food insecurity, Arkansas-based Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including the North Texas Food Bank, through the ninth annual campaign, “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” The campaign runs in-store and online through May 15. There are three ways to […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southwest
Potatoes USA Elects 2022-23 Leadership
Denver, Colorado-based Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its annual meeting in March. The newly elected chairman and executive committee will lead the board through 2022-23. Jason Davenport was elected as chairman of the board. This marks Davenport’s sixth year on the board and as a member of the executive […]
Posted inDeli News, BJ's Wholesale Club, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Launches Maple-Flavored Breakfast Taquito
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is launching a new maple-flavored sausage, egg and cheese taquito, available all day at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. 7-Eleven’s breakfast taquito is a grab-and-go solution for customers, made with whole eggs, pork sausage and cheddar cheese sauce coated with a maple flavored batter. To round out a breakfast meal, customers can pair […]