The Shelby Report has named Grocers Supply Co. its 2020 Southwest Wholesaler of the Year. The Texas-based wholesaler serves independent retailers, but the most important part of this 90-year-old family business is the people who work there, the company says. Message from the president In 2020, grocery retailers and in particular independent grocery retailers were truly […]
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Grocers Supply Company Salutes Its People
Hometown Heroes competing in country’s ‘toughest retail grocery market’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer People. Grocers Supply Company is a wholesaler that serves independent retailers. But when stripped down, the most important part of this 90-year family business is the people. And GSC’s people are quick to share that. Eric Winn, president of retail independents […]
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Arlan’s Market Embraces Neighborhood Approach
Expands to areas where grocery stores are needed by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Ames Arlan started sacking groceries at age 16, where he fell in love with the business. He knew for some time he wanted to own a grocery store. Today, he owns and operates several Arlan’s Market locations in Texas with his son, […]
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At Border Town, Pena Views Growing Company As ‘By Family For Family’
‘Economic reality’ varies, but merchandising mix consistent From staff reports Amando Pena Jr. got into the grocery business working for his father. He carries on the tradition now with his own family. “I managed my parent’s grocery stores since 1981,” Pena said. “I dreamt of owning my own group of stores one day. Despite huge […]
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Food Town Celebrates Diversity Of Communities
Takes pride in representing ‘all the flavors that make Houston unique’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer “People always tell you that, when you retire, you should do something you love,” Mike Lewis said. “My father, Ross Lewis, might have taken that a little too literally. He was a lifelong groceryman who loved the business, and […]
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Malone’s Cost Plus Multicultural, Full-Service
Boasts ‘generational’ roots in area, can adapt quickly by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Rhonda Davis describes Malone’s Cost Plus in Dallas, Texas, as “generational,” both in its associates and customer base. Malone’s has been in the Dallas area since 1973. The store adopted the Cost Plus concept in ’81. Today, there are three store locations, […]
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Poco Loco Combines ‘Tradition, Family, Fun, Festivity, Freshness’
Shoppers also drawn by variety of unique products, services by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Evolving from a convenience store format, Poco Loco opened its first grocery store in 2009 in Kyle, Texas. In the ensuing 11 years, Poco Loco has expanded to nine stores in Austin, San Marcos, Buda, Uhland and Dale, Texas. And for […]
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America’s Love Of Avocados Drives Economic Growth
According to a new economic contribution analysis from Texas A&M University, the imports of Mexican Hass avocados have made substantial contributions to the U.S. economy during the 2019-2020 growing season. In this timeframe, more than 2.1 billion pounds of avocados were imported into the U.S. from the Mexican state of Michoacán – fueling consumers’ love of […]