The store Natural Grocers plans to open Feb. 19 at 601 N. Valley Mills Drive in Waco, Texas, will be its 25th in the Lone Star State. The festivities will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Shepherd’s Heart, the grocer’s local food bank partner, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, community […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Shares 2024 Sustainability Report
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s values and practices to human health, animal welfare and the planet. “At Natural Grocers, we see grocery stores as a vital link in the food chain – integral to the health of people and the planet,” said Kemper Isely, co-president. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Expands Pharmacy Delivery Across The U.S.
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has expanded its same-day pharmacy delivery to customers in 49 states across the U.S., becoming the first retailer to integrate pharmacy, general merchandise and grocery in a single online order. According to Walmart, same-day pharmacy delivery uses a combination of in-store and cloud-based technology platforms, artificial intelligence capabilities and a new geospatial […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Introduces New Seafood Code Of Conduct
Whole Foods Market has shared its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing its commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout its global seafood supply chain. Building on the company’s quality standards, the new policy strengthens protections for fishers and vessel crew and sets a higher bar for ethical labor practices and supply […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southwest
Farmer Brothers Names Miller VP Of Sales
Brian Miller, who has more than 25 years of experience leading teams in the consumer product industry, has been appointed VP of sales at Fort Worth, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Coffee Co. Tom Bauer, who previously served as VP and chief commercial officer, will become VP and chief field operations officer, leading the company’s DSD, logistics, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
New Kroger Marketplace Opens In Plano, TX
On Jan. 24, Kroger’s Dallas Division opened a new 125,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 9617 Coit Road in Plano, Texas. The store, which replaces the grocer’s former location nearby, created 130 new jobs and represents an investment of $31 million in the community. It is the second new Marketplace location Kroger has built in North Texas, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Private Label Organic Coffee Pods
Natural Grocers has added four new varieties of single-use organic coffee pods to the its private label brand. Designed with quality and convenience in mind, the pods are compatible with most single-serve coffee makers. Made with plant-based mesh filters and paper lids, they are certified compostable at industrial composting facilities. The line is also packaged […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $1M, Sends Supplies For California Wildfire Relief
As wildfires continue to spread throughout the greater Los Angeles area, H‑E‑B has mobilized to provide aid that will support residents and nonprofits responding in impacted communities, including a donation of $1 million and truckloads of supplies. Since the fires began, H-E-B has sought ways to help with critical outreach. From Jan. 13-17, H-E-B sent […]