Texas Tech Athletics announced Oct. 22 an extension of the current naming rights agreement to United Supermarkets Arena, as the grocery chain will remain the facility’s namesake through 2035. Texas Tech will receive an additional $16 million over the course of the agreement, which continues the long-standing partnership between the university and United Supermarkets. The […]
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Whole Foods Offers Free, 1-Hour Grocery Pickup To Prime Members
Free one-hour pickup from Whole Foods Market is now available at all U.S. locations for Amazon Prime members. Prime members can shop thousands of bestselling items including fresh produce, high-quality meat and seafood, holiday favorites, everyday staples and other locally sourced items all available with free, one-hour pickup on orders of $35 or more. Prime […]
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Support Safe Medication Disposal
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and Sam’s Club are hosting in-person medication disposal events at select store and club locations across the country on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event is part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans […]
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Walmart Is Ready For Different Type Of Thanksgiving This Year
When it comes to grocery, the weekend before Thanksgiving is typically a busy one as shoppers across the country begin to prepare the holiday meal, according to Jacqui Lyons, divisional merchandise manager of seafood and seasonal meat at Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart. “This year has brought rapid and constant change in every facet of our daily […]
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Central Market Committed To Rebirth Of Preston Royal Neighborhood
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the North Dallas, Texas, tornados, H-E-B/Central Market announced at press conference Oct. 19 that the Central Market located at 10720 Preston Road in Dallas will reopen to customers in April/May 2021. The store experienced significant damage from the tornados and storms which swept through North Dallas the […]
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Whole Foods Market Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends For 2021
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts have unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2021 in the retailer’s sixth annual trends predictions. Hard kombucha, upcycled foods, leveled-up breakfasts and jerky made from produce are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year. Each year, a Trends Council of more than […]
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Whole Foods’ Ideal Market Now Open In Denver, CO
Whole Foods opened its Ideal Market Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Located at 900 E. 11th Ave. in Capitol Hill, the 22,500-square-foot store joins the company’s Ideal Market store in Boulder, Colorado, a fixture in the community for decades. “We’re excited to rejoin the Capitol Hill community and introduce our customers in Denver to Ideal […]
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7-Eleven Energizes Private Brand Lineup With Sugar-Free Energy Drink
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven has introduced its latest private brand beverage – Triton, a new energy drink with L-Theanine, created to meet customers’ desire for a sugar-free energy option. This is the latest private brand beverage introduction which previously included energy and sports drinks, Icelandic spring waters, organic milk and cold-pressed juices. Designed for anyone who […]