The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is replacing its former Texas Produce Convention with a new event next year—the VIVA Fresh Conference and Expo, showcasing produce grown in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The expo is planned for March 26-28, 2015, at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. “We’re incredibly excited to debut this new […]
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.
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H-E-B Opens The Market At Stone Oak With Oaks Crossing Restaurant
On June 20, H-E-B opened The Market at Stone Oak at 23635 Wilderness Oak in San Antonio. The new location also includes Oaks Crossing Bistro & Bar, a restaurant serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The Market at Stone Oak features large fresh departments that include an expanded organics section, a produce station/juice bar, sushi […]
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WinCo Foods Debuting New Duncanville, Texas, Store On Thursday
WinCo Foods will open its third Texas discount supermarket Thursday. The 89,500-s.f. Duncanville store is located at 800 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. The store will initially employ approximately 170 people, 160 of which have been hired locally. Chenille Oggs, who has been with WinCo for nearly eight years, is the Duncanville store manager and transfers from […]
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Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins My Fit Foods As CEO
David Goronkin, former CEO of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., has been named CEO of My Fit Foods. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join My Fit Foods, and carry on its mission of providing healthy, nutritious, convenient, and balanced meals to customers all over the country,” Goronkin said. “The My Fit Foods brand is as […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southwest
Phase II Expansion At Ruiz Foods Texas Manufacturing Plant Under Way
Ruiz Food Products today announced the Phase II Expansion of its Denison, Texas, manufacturing facility. One year ago—on June 19, 2013—Ruiz Foods announced a building expansion that included the installation of equipment for Phase I. “With Phase II we will continue to meet the growing demand in key market segments,” said Ruiz Foods President and CEO […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Names Two New Officers, Announces Other Leadership Changes
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has announced the promotions of two officers, along with several other changes to its leadership team. Brian Johnson has been promoted to SVP-division manager, and Ray Harrison has been promoted to VP of center store for category management. Johnson most recently served as VP-district manager for 13 Tyler-area Brookshire’s stores. […]
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Growth Brings Staff Changes To Nolan Ryan All-Natural Beef
Nolan Ryan All-Natural Beef, owned by baseball Hall of Famer and Texas rancher Nolan Ryan and his ranching partners, has made several staff changes that the company said were brought about by annual sales that have doubled in back-to-back years. “The growth of our brand has been nothing short of amazing,” said Ronnie Wallace, chairman […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
AG Baton Rouge Stores Welcome Miss USA Contestants To Louisiana
Contestants of the Miss USA Pageant got a real taste of Louisiana over the weekend as the 51 participants were treated to some of the best on the bayou. The Louisiana Seafood Board along with retail members of Associated Grocers hosted a Seafood Extravaganza on Saturday at Nottoway Plantation near Baton Rouge. Zydeco filled the […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
Pilgrim’s Pride Ups Bid For Hillshire Brands To $7.7B
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. confirmed that on Sunday it submitted a revised proposal to acquire The Hillshire Brands Co. for $55 per share in cash in a transaction valued at $7.7 billion. The proposal represents an increase of $1.3 billion vs. Pilgrim’s initial proposal and a 49 percent premium over Hillshire’s share price one day prior […]
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Walmart Buying 5.3 Acres In Denton, Texas, For Neighborhood Market Store
Lockard Cos. says it has finalized the sale of a 5.34-acre parcel of land located in the Teasley Town Square shopping center in Denton, Texas, to Walmart Stores Inc. A new Walmart Neighborhood Market, which is less than one-quarter the size of an average Walmart Supercenter, will be located at the southwest corner of Teasley […]
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United Family, Cargill Partner For $25K Genuine Texas Beef Giveaway
The United Family and Cargill are partnering to provide guests a chance to win a freezer full of Genuine Texas Beef. One winner at each United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos location in West Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth will receive a freezer with a retail value of $200, stocked full of steak, roast, brisket and […]
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Hormel Foods Donates Product For Tornado Relief Efforts In Little Rock
Hormel Foods Corp. has donated a semi-trailer load of product to assist with tornado relief efforts in Little Rock, Ark. The donation of Hormel Compleats microwave meals, Skippy Natural dark chocolate peanut butter spread and Hormel 2Good smoothies will go to the Arkansas Rice Depot in Little Rock. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all […]
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Groundbreaking Set Thursday For Kroger Marketplace In Castle Hills, Texas
Cencor Realty Services, one of largest retail development services firms based in Texas, and Kroger, the leading grocer in North Texas, will break ground at 11 a.m. Thursday on a Kroger Marketplace, which is the anchor and first phase of a community/regional-draw center located at the southwest corner of SH-121 and Josey Lane in Castle […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
api(+) Designs New Walmart C-Store Concept, Walmart To Go
api(+), a leader in retail architecture and design based in Tampa, Fla., has unveiled its prototype design for Walmart To Go. The concept is Walmart’s first small format convenience store and is now open in Bentonville, Ark. Unlike traditional convenience stores, Walmart To Go offers a mix of traditional grocery items and fresh prepared foods […]
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Whole Foods Opening Frisco, Colo., Store Next Week
Whole Foods Market will open its Frisco, Colo., store at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, following a bread-breaking ceremony, remarks from company and local officials as well as a donation to High Country Conservation Center. The 32,000-s.f. store will feature fresh, local and organic produce, local meats from ranches throughout Colorado, a sandwich station, hot […]
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United Family Kicks Off General Mills’ ‘Outnumber Hunger’ Effort
The United Family has launched General Mills’ “Outnumber Hunger” promotion during which guests have the opportunity to raise up to $1.2 million for local food banks by purchasing specially marked General Mills’ products. Outnumber Hunger will be held through May 18 at all United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations. Each year, General Mills and […]
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Save-A-Lot To Open New D.C. In Aurora, Colo.
Hard-discount grocery chain Save-A-Lot is planning a new 140,000-s.f. food distribution center in Aurora, Colo. The Supervalu-owned company says the expansion will allow it to “more efficiently bring fresh quality food options to local neighborhoods.” The center, at 15965 East 32nd Ave., Suite B, is expected to open in June. There currently are 15 Save-A-Lot […]
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United Family To Offer Guests Tax Day Relief With Comfort Food
Customers of The United Family stores will get a special break on Tax Day (Tuesday, April 15) when they are treated to free beans and cornbread at 51 locations of United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations across Texas. The comfort food will be available from 4-8 p.m. for dine-in only in the deli section […]
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505 Southwestern Sauces And Salsas Now Available At H-E-B
505 Southwestern will sell its line of All Natural 505 Southwestern sauces and salsas in 62 H-E-B Markets across Texas. 505 Southwestern sauces and salsas are available in mild, medium and hot flavor profiles, are all natural and gluten free and made with 100 percent green and red chile peppers grown in the Hatch Valley […]
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Format Agility Helps Brookshire Brothers Meet Community Needs
Brookshire Brothers expanded its supermarket count by five and convenience operations by six stores over the last year. Jerry Johnson, president and CEO, uses the word “vibrant” to describe the state of the Lufkin-based company, and 2014 looks promising as well. Projects include rebuilding an Apple Springs facility destroyed last year and incorporating a North […]