William Theodore “Bill” Schraad Sr., 87, of Edmond, Oklahoma, died Aug. 5, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his immediate family held a private service. Born Dec. 31, 1932, at his parents’ home in Merrill, Iowa, he was the son of the Bernard “Ben” Schraad and Margaret Langel Schraad. As a young child, his family […]
Category: Southwest
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Elects Rooney New Director
David C. Rooney was unanimously elected to the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Board of Directors on Aug. 5. Rooney’s election filled the vacant seat on the board created by the previously announced retirement of Michael T. Campbell, which was effective Aug. 5. Rooney will serve an initial term expiring at the company’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders. Rooney, […]
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Aug. 19 In Denver
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Denver, Colorado, at 3555 North Central Park Blvd. at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The new store will expand local access to fresh and healthy groceries and will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the new store, every shopper on opening day will receive a free […]
Cheetos Launches 3 New Flavors Of Cheetos Mac ‘n Cheese
Cheetos and mac and cheese are coming together in the brands’ newest product – Cheetos Mac ‘n Cheese. Cheetos Mac ‘n Cheese delivers the same bold and intense flavor experience of regular Cheetos and comes in three varieties: Bold & Cheesy, Flamin’ Hot and Cheesy Jalapeño. Made with authentic Cheetos cheesiness using Chester Cheetah’s Top-Secret […]
¡Yo Quiero! Brands Partners With Dallas Cowboys
¡Yo Quiero! Brands, a Texas-based company, has formed a brand partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. The foodie-centric company, focused on small-batch recipes, landed a five-year deal including: private-labeling, sampling, press, promotion and co-branded in-store packaging. ¡Yo Quiero!’s authentic Mexican flavors and Texas traditions were a success as they launched in grocery stores across the nation. […]
7-Eleven Acquiring 3,900 Speedway Convenience Stores In 35 States
Irving, Texas-based 7‑Eleven, the largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire convenience store chain Speedway from Marathon Petroleum Corp. As part of the agreement, 7‑Eleven will acquire approximately 3,900 Speedway stores located in 35 states, for $21 billion in cash. “This acquisition is the largest in our company’s history and will […]
WiseChoice Foods Expands To Texas Through United Supermarkets
WiseChoice Foods has established an ongoing distribution partnership with United Supermarkets for the emerging all-natural frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza – A Smarter Way to Pizza starting Aug. 17. Distribution within the United Family will encompass 94 locations including the store brands Albertsons Market, United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street grocery stores throughout New Mexico and Texas. The […]
Texas Retailers Association Announces Death of Joe Williams
Grocers throughout Texas, the Southwest and nation are mourning the loss of longtime industry leader Joe Williams. Williams was the former VP for regulatory and member services of the Texas Retailers Association. He later served as a consultant with the TRA’s Texas Food Council, as well as the Texas Retailers Education Foundation. According to a statement […]
