Natural Grocers has expanded its private label with 10 new varieties of organic frozen vegetables that also are processed and packaged without synthetic colors or artificial flavors and preservatives (as defined by the company’s standards). The new products include broccoli florets, California blend, cauliflower florets, chopped kale and spinach, cut green beans, green peas, mixed […]
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Walmart Taps Furner To Succeed McMillon As President, CEO
Walmart Inc.’s board of directors has elected John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO of Walmart Inc., effective Feb. 1. Furner also was elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. McMillon will retire on Jan. 31, but will remain on the board until the next annual shareholders’ meeting to ensure […]
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BGC Opens New Fresh By Brookshire’s Store In Longview, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) leaders and city officials gathered Nov. 12 for a grand opening ceremony for the new FRESH by Brookshire’s store at 3121 N. Eastman Road in Longview, Texas. “We are very excited to bring FRESH to the Longview community and to be celebrating the grand opening of this location after years of […]
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H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day
In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]
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H-E-B Breaks Ground On Third Store In San Marcos, TX
H-E-B has broken ground on its third store in San Marcos, Texas, that is expected to open around fall 2026 at Interstate 35 and McCarty Lane. “We are always looking for growth opportunities to better serve our customers. This is a project we have had in the works for years, and we look forward to […]
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Yesway Raises $630K During Annual Golf, Clays Classic
Yesway raised more than $630,000 during its fifth annual Golf & Clays Classic Charitable Fundraising Tournament, held Sept. 22-23 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute and Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. This year’s proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront, which aids military families across the nation, as well as several local charities, civic […]
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BGC Donates $500K To Food Banks Amid Government Shutdown
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is donating $500,000 to food banks across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma to help meet rising community needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Funds will help food banks provide meals for families facing increased food insecurity as a result of the temporary pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. […]
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H-E-B Ranks First On ChangeUp’s Experience Report
ChangeUp, a brand strategy and retail design agency, has released its first Experience Report, a study ranking the top 50 retail and restaurant brands based on how well they resonate with customers. The brands showcase how experience translates into competitive advantage. Texas grocer H-E-B took the No. 1 spot for its “blend of community connection […]