The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma celebrated the new Choctaw Country Market with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 14, in Boswell. To better serve local communities, The Choctaw Nation renovated its previously owned building, Choctaw Archiving, into the new Country Market. “What a truly blessed day it is here in Boswell, Oklahoma,” said Chief Gary Batton. […]
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A Red-Letter Day For H-E-B In Houston’s The Heights
H-E-B President Scott McClelland said there was a lot of pressure on him to get the new 92,000-s.f. store at 2300 Shepherd Drive in Houston’s The Heights just right. “My daughter lives in The Heights,” McClelland told The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade on opening day. “She told me, ‘Dad, if you really love me, you’ll […]
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Safeway First Major U.S. Retailer To Carry Oki Beverages
Phivida Holdings Inc. reports that Safeway will begin selling Oki beverages in more than 100 stores in Colorado. Safeway is the first major retailer in the U.S. to offer the line of iced teas and waters, which are infused with 20mg of active hemp extract. Albertsons Cos. LLC, the parent of Safeway, has more than […]
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Kroger And Nuro To Deliver In Houston Following Arizona Pilot
Kroger and Nuro announced March 14 that their autonomous grocery delivery service will be expanded to Houston following a successful pilot in Scottsdale, Arizona. The service will be available this spring through two Houston Kroger stores, reaching customers in four local zip codes. Store one is located at 10306 South Post Oak Road servicing 77401 […]
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Frito-Lay Introduces Flavor Shots Snacks From Doritos And Cheetos
PepsiCo‘s Frito-Lay snack division has launched Flavor Shots, a new lineup of poppable, single-serve packaged snacks in four flavors from Doritos and Cheetos. Flavor Shots are available in four varieties, including new flavors: Doritos Fiery Habanero Triangles, Doritos Nacho Cheese Nuts and Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho Cheese Nuts. Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Asteroids are returning in response to […]
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H-E-B Surprises Guests At ITK Restaurant Event
H-E-B dished a big surprise to media, influencers and foodies March 8 in Austin, Texas, at a one-night-only dining experience under the pretense of “ITK Restaurant Group.” Between the Herb-infused Tenderloin and the Raspberry Lavender Demi, H-E-B was revealed as the true host behind the event. H-E-B is one of the nation’s leading independent food […]
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Friendly’s Launches Ice Cream Cake Singles
Friendly’s is launching a new product that offers several flavors of the the company’s ice cream cakes in single-serving packages. Friendly’s Cake Singles will be made with the same ingredients as the company’s traditional ice cream cakes. The 8.5 oz. cups will be available in four flavors: Strawberry Krunch Cake, Birthday Cake, Chocolate Krunch Cake […]
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EarthWater Launches Private Label Program For Black Water
EarthWater is expanding into the private label water market by launching a private label program. The Texas-based company announced the private label program is in response to requests from corporate clients seeking to enter the Black Water market. The company also wants to expand into the growing private label water market, which currently exceeds $2.8 […]