Category: Southwest
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Shelby Exclusives, Southwest

Phoenicia Specialty Foods ‘Further Carved Out’ Niche To Differentiate Itself

by Eric Pereira

Owner praises team for ‘collective positive effort’ through challenging times by Eric Pereira / staff writer  The COVID-19 pandemic pushed grocery stores across the country to bring more convenience to their customers. As a result, Phoenicia Specialty Foods in Houston sees opportunities in the realm of pre-packaged meals, said Ann-Marie Tcholakian, manager and owner. “COVID […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

The Market At Eastpoint To Host Grand Opening, Family Day

by Shelby Team

The Market at Eastpoint is set to have its grand opening ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21. Located at 1708 NE 23rd St. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the celebration will include music from the Douglass High School band and remarks from Councilwoman Nikki Nice; Marc Jones, president and CEO at Homeland; Caylee Dodson, director of RestoreOKC; Pastor McDaniel of Northeast […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

BGC Gives COVID-19 Vaccinated Employees $50 Gift Cards

by Treva Bennett

Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. is showing appreciation to its frontline workers who are getting the COVID-19 vaccine by giving them a $50 BGC gift card. The company is paying employees for their time while getting the vaccinations and hosting vaccine clinics to ensure accessibility. BGC is encouraging its employee-partners to take the COVID-19 vaccine […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

United Supermarket Family Launches First Bacon Fest

by Shelby Team

United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations across Texas and New Mexico launched their first Bacon Fest April 7. Bacon Fest will run from April 7 to May 4 and, throughout that time, each location will be providing a huge selection of bacon related products. Guests can look for their typical package of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Whole Foods Market Launches Sourced For Good Seal

by Shelby Team

Whole Foods Market has launched Sourced for Good, an exclusive third-party-certification program to support responsible sourcing by providing tangible improvements in farmworkers’ lives, strengthening worker communities where products are sourced and promoting environmental stewardship where crops are grown. The Sourced for Good seal is designed to help shoppers easily identify products that meet the high […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Jimmy Dean Launches New Breakfast Nuggets And Skillets

by Shelby Team

Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is offering new breakfast nuggets and skillets varieties. Breakfast Nuggets are filled with morning flavors and packed with protein. For mornings with a bit more time, the new Skillet varieties provide a warm, hearty breakfast. “We know it’s important to people to have a variety of breakfast options in order to […]

Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Kainos Capital Sells Ferraro Foods To Kelso & Co.

by Treva Bennett

Dallas, Texas-based Kainos Capital, a food and consumer-focused private equity firm, is selling its portfolio company Ferraro Foods to funds managed by Kelso & Co. Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Ferraro Foods is a specialty foodservice distributor delivering food and supplies, primarily to the Italian restaurant and pizzeria segment in the Eastern U.S. The company, which […]