Net sales increased 12.5 percent to $177.4 million in the second quarter for Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. The increase is primarily due to an $18.0 million increase in new store revenue and a $1.7 million, or 1.0 percent, increase in daily average comparable store sales. The 1.0 percent increase in daily average […]
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The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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CST Brands Selling Stores In Two Western States To 7-Eleven
San Antonio, Texas-based CST Brands, which is in the midst of exploring its strategic alternatives, said May 5 that it has agreed to sell its 79 stores in California and Wyoming to 7-Eleven and its wholly-owned subsidiary, SEI Fuel Services Inc. The transaction involves 76 stores in California and three in Wyoming. The purchase price […]
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H-E-B Historical Marker Unveiled In Kerrville, Texas
A historical marker commemorating the founding of H-E-B was unveiled in Kerrville, Texas, on April 26. Florence Butt founded the grocery company in Kerrville in 1905. Kerrville Mayor Jack Pratt presented a proclamation to Winell Herron, H-E-B group VP for public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs, during the ceremony. Texas State Rep. Andrew Murr was […]
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Independence Coffee Co. Launches Single-Serve Business Segment
Brenham, Texas-based Independence Coffee Co. has launched its Indie Shot single serve branded products program. The new business unit will focus on expanded opportunities for co-packing, private label and promotional product customization in the single-serve category. “As a roasting and packaging company, we continue to see a growing need for access by roasters, retailers and […]
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Kroger Marketplace Opens In Clute, Texas, As Anchor Of New Woodshore Development
A Kroger Marketplace opens Wednesday, April 13, as part of the first phase of the Woodshore Marketplace in Clute, Texas—an approximately 140,000-s.f. shopping center at the southeast corner of Oyster Creek Drive and Dixie Drive within the master-planned Woodshore community near Houston. As the anchor for Woodshore Marketplace, the 124,000-s.f. Kroger Marketplace features a selection […]
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Albertsons Rolls Out Just For U Tool In Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Albertsons has launched its Just for U online and mobile shopping tool in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The program gives shoppers an easier way to save on groceries and delivers targeted savings directly to a customer’s account. Shoppers can add offers to their account through the Just for U app, enter their phone number at […]
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Increases Investment In BodyArmor Sports Drink
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) Group has increased its equity investment in BA Sports Nutrition, makers of BodyArmor, a line of premium sports drinks. The additional $6 million stake builds on the initial $20 million investment announced in August and raises DPS’s ownership position from 11.7 percent to 15.5 percent. Plano, Texas-based DPS has carried BodyArmor as an allied brand […]
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Avocados From Mexico Hashtag Most Popular At Recent SXSW Fest
Avocados From Mexico (AFM) made its first-ever South By Southwest (SXSW) appearance at the 2016 festival and, in the process, says it dominated SXSW-related social buzz. According to data from the social media monitoring company Keyhole, AFM’s #GuacNRoll activities generated more than 32,000 social media posts, making it the most popular hashtag used during SXSW. More […]
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Walmart Teams With Suppliers For Campaign To Aid Food Bank In Oklahoma, Others
Walmart this week launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the community to take action in the fight against hunger. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and other food banks in the Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, stands to benefit from up to $3 million in potential […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Manufacturing Earns National Award
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s manufacturing division received the “Member of the Year Award” at the 58th All Star Association Convention held in St. Petersburg, Florida, last week. The All Star Association, which currently has 298 member companies, presents the award to the member company that has set itself apart in areas of product quality, service, advertising, […]
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QuikTrip Co-Founder Dies At 84
Mr. Chester E. Cadieux, who co-founded the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based QuikTrip convenience store chain, died Monday at his home in Tulsa. He was 84. According to a report in Tulsa World, Mr. Cadieux and Burt Holmes opened the first QuikTrip in 1958 in Tulsa. Today, the Cadieux family is behind some 700 QuikTrip gas station and convenience stores […]
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Seven Lawrence Bros. Stores In Texas, New Mexico Going To The United Family
Albertsons-owned The United Family plans to acquire seven Lawrence Bros. Co. stores in West Texas and New Mexico. Lawrence Bros. will still own and continue to operate stores in 17 markets. The Texas stores are located in Abilene, Breckenridge, Clyde, Seminole and Seymour. The New Mexico stores are in Roswell and Ruidoso. The transitions are […]
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McLane Co. Extends Multi-Year Agreement With Pilot Flying J
Temple, Texas-based supply chain services provider McLane Co. has extended a multi-year agreement for 530 Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations. McLane’s ability to service all stores within the 42 states where Pilot Flying J operates was a factor in the company’s decision to extend the agreement, according to Laura Palenkas, Pilot Flying J’s VP […]
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United’s Market Street Banner Growing Under Albertsons Umbrella
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor United Supermarkets adopted a strategic growth plan in 1998 that grew the company into what it is today. It was a milestone in the company’s timeline, as United Supermarkets opened its very first Market Street store in Wichita Falls. The Market Street banner is described as “where everyday meets gourmet” with […]
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All Of MillerCoors’ Major Breweries Reach Landfill-Free Milestone
MillerCoors says all of its major breweries are now landfill-free, with the Fort Worth Brewery in Texas being the latest site to reach this milestone. MillerCoors has remained an industry leader in waste reduction since its first brewery reached landfill-free status in 2011 by leveraging key learnings and the passion of its people to brew […]
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WinCo Set To Take Over Former Target Anchor Site At Carrollton, Texas, Shopping Center
Boise, Idaho-based discount grocer WinCo Foods plans to develop a new, ground-up 82,077-s.f. anchor store at Carrollton’s landmark Trinity Valley Shopping Center, located at the northeast corner of the President George Bush Turnpike (SH-190) and Josey Lane. The new WinCo will be developed at the site of a former anchor store at the center. In […]
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United Family Celebrates 100th Anniversary With $100K In School Donations
As part of United Supermarkets’ 100th anniversary celebration, The United Family will donate $100,000 to local schools throughout West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and eastern New Mexico as part of its Shop to Support Schools program. Through Oct. 15, guests may link a school of choice to their rewards account at any United Supermarkets, United Express, […]
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Brookshire Brothers Celebrates Canyon Lake, Texas, Opening
Brookshire Brothers says the Canyon Lake, Texas, community showed up in big numbers on Feb. 3 for its new store’s soft opening there. The ribbon was officially cut today (Feb. 10) during a ceremony that featured the local high school band, prizes and sampling. The grocer said the event kicked off of a month of grand […]
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Brookshire Brothers’ Charitable Foundation Distributes Funds To 18 Groups
Since 2008, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers has invited its vendors to play in the company’s two Charitable Foundation golf tournaments each year. Proceeds since the tournament’s inception have exceeded $1 million. Vendors appreciate the opportunity to network with their colleagues while raising money for nearly 20 worthy causes—all which support children and families and align with the […]
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New State-Of-The-Art Travel Center Opens In Hillsboro, Texas
TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has expanded its network with the completion of construction and opening of TA Hillsboro, located on 78 acres of land at I-35, Exit 370 (160 State Highway 77), in Hillsboro, Texas. TravelCenters and Hillsboro City officials say they have worked closely together to […]