A grand reopening celebration began Wednesday at the remodeled Brookshire’s Food Store located at 20100 Highway 155 South in Flint, Texas. A new storefront, signage, paint and décor gave the supermarket a fresh, modern appearance, while energy-efficient and sustainable features, such as a new automated lighting control system and polished concrete flooring, help decrease the […]
Category: Southwest
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.
Posted in, Center Store, Industry News, Organic Natural, Southwest
Ancient Harvest Introduces Hot Cereals Featuring Grains
Ancient Harvest is serving up ancient grains for breakfast with the debut of its line of hot cereals. Featuring a blend of quinoa, millet, amaranth and gluten-free rolled oats, the new hot cereal line, like all Ancient Harvest products, is organic (non-GMO) and gluten-free. Prepared by adding water and heating in a microwave or cooking […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Among First Merchants To Integrate With Apple Pay
Whole Foods Market is among the first retailers participating in Apple Pay, described as “an easy, secure and private way” to make purchases from an iPhone. With Apple Pay, instead of using an actual credit or debit card number, a unique device account number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in a dedicated chip in […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Closing 71st And Garnett Store In Tulsa
Tahlequah, Okla.-based Reasor’s plans to permanently close its 71st and Garnett store, at 11214 E. 71st in Tulsa, within the next couple of months. Reasor’s intends to transfer all of the current 71st and Garnett employees to other Reasor’s locations. “As we continue to grow, we continually evaluate and re-evaluate our progress in every store and every […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Southwest
American Born Moonshine Launches In Texas
American Born Moonshine has expanded to Texas, marking the brand’s first foray into the Lone Star State. Texas marks the latest state for American Born Moonshine’s continued expansion throughout the U.S. following numerous successful launches in the southeastern U.S. and California. “Texas has an incredibly rich heritage of moonshiners, especially in the East Texas region […]
Posted in, Southwest, Suppliers
New Tyson Leadership Team In Place Following Hillshire Acquisition
Tyson Foods Inc. has completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Co. Shares of Hillshire Brands common stock have been delisted and are no longer traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange. The combination of Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands creates a single company with more than $40 billion in annual sales […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
GMA Recognizes Retired Walmart CEO Mike Duke With Hall Of Achievement Award
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) on Sunday presented retired Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke with its 2014 Hall of Achievement Award before more than 400 industry leaders at the GMA Leadership Forum at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Hall of Achievement Award represents the highest honor given by the more than 100-year-old association. […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Southwest
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest For Texas Best Announces Final Four
Creators of unique products from the Lone Star State are relishing the sweet taste of success as winners of H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest. A panel of expert judges narrowed a field of 25 to four finalists on Aug. 19-20 at the Houston Food Bank, and the winners received cash prizes totaling […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Amarillo Promotes Three
Affiliated Foods in Amarillo, Texas, promoted three employees, effective July 28. Jeff Robinson is new COO; Dave Hiatt is CFO; and Alan Craig is director of purchasing. Robinson took on the COO position that had been vacant for many years. He will be involved in all segments of the business and will assist Affiliated Foods […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest
Whataburger Brings Signature Sauces And Original Mayo To H-E-B
Whataburger’s signature sauces are now available at H-E-B and Central Market stores. The companies announced that Whataburger’s Peppercorn Ranch, Creamy Pepper Sauce, Jalapeno Ranch, Honey Mustard and Original Mayo are now available exclusively at H-E-B stores in Texas. Peppercorn Ranch features cracked peppercorns and adds flavor to sandwiches, salads and more. The Creamy Pepper Sauce is […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Southwest
The United Family Expands Rewards Program To West Texas
The United Family has expanded its rewards program to West Texas at its United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Amigos and United Express locations. The free program launched at all seven Dallas/Fort Worth Market Street locations in April. Shoppers who join the program will receive product recommendations, digital coupons and product discounts that are individually […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reports: WinCo Foods Eyeing Three OKC Sites
WinCo Foods will open as many as four stores in the Oklahoma City, Okla., area, according to local media. Commercial real estate firm Prince Edwards & Co. indicated in a midyear retail market survey that WinCo is interested in Oklahoma City, Moore and Midwest City locations, The Oklahoman reports. WinCo Foods, an employee-owned company based […]
Posted in, Southwest
Colorado Proud Launches Second Annual Choose Colorado Tour
The Choose Colorado Tour—a 27-day statewide road trip to celebrate food and produce that is grown in Colorado—hit the road Aug. 1, as Colorado Proud members, government officials, agricultural experts and the community gathered in front of the History Colorado Center to launch the second annual, community-to-community tour across the state’s agricultural landscape. Speakers included […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Comps Still Positive But Lower Again
Whole Foods Market’s total sales increased 10 percent in its third quarter ended July 6 to a record $3.4 billion. For the 40 weeks year to date, total sales increased 10 percent to $10.9 billion, also a record. Comparable-store sales increased 3.9 percent in the third quarter. The company said the increase was driven by […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Southwest
Stripes Raises Funds For Military Kids With Red Bull Camo Can
Stripes Convenience Stores is supporting Texas Operation Military Kids (TOMK) with a portion of the proceeds from a limited edition Red Bull Camo Can available at all Stripes locations through Sept. 28. Customers who purchase the limited edition Red Bull Camo Can at Stripes will be supporting the statewide organization, which serves military children and […]
Posted in, Southwest
United Family Stores To Host School Supply Drive Through Aug. 12
The United Family is again partnering with Lubbock, Texas-area schools to host “Project SOS: Supply our Students,” a school supply drive for local students in need. Through Aug. 12, guests are encouraged to make a cash donation during checkout or purchase school supplies and drop them into barrels located near the entrance of any United […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Executive News, Southwest
Molson Coors CEO Retiring, Successor Named
Molson Coors Brewing Co. says that, after a 40-year career in the beer business, CEO and President Peter S. Swinburn will retire from the company and its board of directors on Dec. 31. The board has named Mark R. Hunter, currently CEO and president of Molson Coors Europe and a 25-year industry veteran, CEO and […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Walmart Names New President And CEO For U.S. Operations
Walmart on Thursday said that Greg Foran, 53, has been promoted to president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Foran succeeds Bill Simon who has been in the role since June 2010 and will be transitioning out of the company. Foran will assume his responsibilities Aug. 9 and will report directly to Walmart President and CEO […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest
Little Soya Will Be First Gluten-Free Soy Sauce Launched Into Space
Little Soya will be the first gluten-free soy sauce launched into space when the European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 ES rocket launches on July 29 at 7:44 p.m. (EDT) from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. The ATV-5 (automated transfer vehicle) is a cargo-carrying spacecraft designed to deliver supplies and equipment to the orbiting […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southwest
Denver Approves New Urban Farming Law Allowing Some Sales From Homes
The City of Denver could become one big farmer’s market after the city council recently approved a new law that allows Denver residents to sell products they grow and make from their homes. The new law, which took effect July 18, applies to fresh produce residents have grown themselves and cottage foods such as jams […]