Whataburger is launching into retail sales by bottling its line of condiments—Fancy Ketchup, Spicy Ketchup and Original Mustard. The products will be available exclusively at all Texas and Mexico H-E-B stores this summer. H-E-B also will add a new product based on Whataburger’s iconic brand called Whatafries. H-E-B will carry both of Whataburger’s ketchup varieties, […]
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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The Independent Impact On The Southwest
In the Southwest, independent grocers provide 149,488 direct jobs, along with $14.1 billion in direct wages. Southwest grocers do $23.2 billion in sales annually and pay approximately $3.9 billion in taxes. In terms of sales, Texas brings in the most with $11.5 billion each year, followed by Missouri ($3.1 billion) and Colorado ($2.1 billion). Arkansas […]
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Operation BBQ Relief Mobilizes Response To West, Texas
In response to last week’s explosion and resulting devastation in West, Texas, Operation BBQ Relief has mobilized a disaster response team to serve hot nutritious meals to displaced families, emergency workers and volunteers. The nonprofit began serving meals Thursday. Operation BBQ Relief volunteers have set up at VFW Post 4819, located at 715 S. Reagan […]
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Food Workshops Scheduled In New Mexico
New Mexico’s farmers, ranchers and food processors are invited to attend one of three workshops across the state to help them better understand how new federal food safety legislation could impact their business. New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center at New Mexico State University (NMSU) are […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Southwest, Whole Foods
Kroger Has $78 Million In Plans For Houston Market
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Houston rivals Dallas-Fort Worth as the Lone Star State’s top economic powerhouse. Three times out of the past four years, Houston has been named the No. 1 “Top Metro” in the U.S. for corporate relocations and expansions by Site Selection magazine. In 2012, the greater metro area recorded 325 new or […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, Southwest
Budweiser Clydesdale Farm Opens Today For 2013 Season
Today marks “opening day” of the Budweiser Clydesdales’ Warm Springs Ranch in mid-Missouri. The farm, where more than 35 baby Clydesdales are expected to be born this year, is open for public tours. Jeff Knapper, GM for Clydesdale operations for Anheuser-Busch, said that, through March 27, 17 baby Clydesdales had been born at Anheuser-Busch’s state-of-the-art […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Southwest, Whole Foods
The Question: Which Retailers Aren’t Opening In North Texas?
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor From Amazon to Trader Joe’s to WinCo Foods, along with home state natives Brookshire Grocery Co., H-E-B, United Supermarkets and Whole Foods Market, a bevy of retailers have got it bad for north Texas. They are opening stores, sure, but also distribution centers, one to make good on a promise and […]
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KeHE Adds To Boulder Sales And Marketing Staff
KeHE Distributors has added key staff to its newly established Boulder, Colo., natural sales and marketing headquarters with the appointment of Scott Silverman as executive director—natural and organic. “Scott’s deep understanding and passion for the natural products marketplace and his 20-year track record of identifying emerging trends and exciting new brands are a perfect fit […]
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United Supermarkets Hosting Exclusive Thomas Kitchen Knives Giveaway
Beginning today, guests at any location of United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos can earn professional kitchen knives at no additional cost while fulfilling their everyday grocery needs. Through June 11, guests can earn bonus stickers toward the purchase of professional kitchen knives and accessories from Thomas by Rosenthal Group, one of the world’s leading […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Joins EPA’s GreenChill Partnership
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) recently became one of a select number of grocery retailers nationwide to join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill partnership. By joining GreenChill, Tyler, Texas-based BGC pledges to go beyond regulatory requirements to protect the ozone layer and combat climate change. BGC says it is committed to sustainability, and this partnership […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Celebrity Chef Coming To Reasor’s In Bixby, Okla.
Famed Italian chef, author and television personality Nick Stellino will be making an in-store appearance at Reasor’s in Bixby, Okla., from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Stellino is celebrating his 18th year on national television with his latest TV series, “Cooking with Nick Stellino,” which will start airing on PBS in April. Over the last […]
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GMO Food-Labeling Bill In New Mexico Voted Down
A New Mexico Senate bill that would have changed food-labeling practices has died on the Senate floor. Albuquerque Business First reports that Senate Bill 18, which would have required companies to label genetically modified food as such, was voted down late last week when the Senate voted not to adopt a committee report. “Even though […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest
New Mexico Food Distributors Ready To Enter Retail Tortilla Market
New Mexico Food Distributors Inc. plans to enter the retail tortilla market by spring, Albuquerque Business First reports. Although the company has some chile products and other foods in stores already, the bulk of its business comes from working with outside customers and preparing foods for major distributors and institutional clients. But majority partner Larry […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Boyer Coffee Names Former Walmart Exec Its CEO
Denver coffee distributor Boyer Coffee Co. has named Mark Goodman its new CEO and president, the Denver Business Journal reports. Goodman has been a professional with Evergreen Mergers & Acquisitions. He previously held various executive positions with Walmart Stores Inc.’s Sam’s Club division, McDonald’s Corp., EZ Lube Inc. and the Save-A-Lot grocery chain. At one […]
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Market Street Participating In Souper Bowl Of Caring
Market Street locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are participating in the national Souper Bowl of Caring campaign to garner donations of cash and food for local food banks. The annual event kicked off at a pep rally in Ft. Worth on Tuesday. Souper Bowl for Caring is a collaborative, nationwide effort of retailers, NFL […]
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Natural Grocers Opening 12th Texas Location In Denton
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its newest location in Denton, Texas, on Jan. 22. The Denton store at 110 West University Dr. will be the company’s 12th Texas location, joining stores across Texas including Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Midland and Temple. Natural Grocers, based in Denver, Colo., offers only natural and organic products: […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Fourth-Generation Market Street Location Opens In Lubbock
United Supermarkets cut the ribbon on a “fresh” new store on Jan. 9 at the corner of 19th and Quaker in Lubbock, Texas. Doors opened following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. The store is the company’s 11th location under the Market Street banner and the third in Lubbock. At just over 71,000 s.f., […]
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Colorado’s Grant Family Farms Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Colorado’s first Certified Organic Farm—Grant Family Farms—has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, The Denver Post reports. “Grant Family Farms is confident that some things are worth saving and believes that this community-supported farm is one of them,” the farm said in a statement. “The Farm is working hard and is hopeful that it will emerge […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Acquires 143 New Locations In South Texas From C.L. Thomas
7-Eleven Inc. continues its expansion in the Lone Star state with today’s announcement that the company has acquired 143 Speedy Stop and Tigermarket retail locations from C.L. Thomas Inc. of Victoria, Texas. The acquisition, which closed Dec. 31, increases 7-Eleven stores’ footprint in San Antonio, where recently the country’s largest convenience retailer purchased 25 stores […]
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Market Street Hosting ‘Healthy New You’ Expo This Weekend
To inspire guests to focus on total health and wellness in 2013, Market Street will hold its annual “Healthy New You” Expo on Jan. 5-6. During this free event, guests will receive easy-to-make healthy recipe ideas, samples of fresh produce and packaged food, as well as health screenings from Market Street pharmacists. The Healthy New […]