Harps Food Stores Inc. is planning two new stores in Arkansas – one each in Conway and Fort Smith – that are set to open next year. The first store, whose opening is slated for spring, will be at 3200 Dave Ward Drive in Conway. The second, at 6400 Veterans Ave. in Fort Smith, has […]
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Brookshire Brothers Adds Birdzi To Provide Personalized Shopping Experiences
Brookshire Brothers, an employee-owned regional grocery chain based in Texas, will use Birdzi’s personalization and analytics capabilities to deliver tailored shopping experiences and promotions to shoppers while gathering customer insights. Brookshire Brothers, operating seven retail brands from contemporary grocery stores and convenience-supermarket hybrids to traditional convenience stores, will implement Birdzi’s VISPER solution to deliver personalized […]
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H-E-B Celebrates Reopening Of Historic Austin Location
H-E-B recently celebrated the reopening of its historic site at 2400 S. Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas, following a complete rebuild that more than doubled its size. At more than 145,000 square feet, the multi-level store includes a True Texas BBQ at ground level, a second level with a large assortment of products and three […]
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H-E-B Unveils Growth Plans For Greater Austin Area
Continuing its investment in the greater Austin, Texas, area, H-E-B plans to build new stores, renovate older locations and support community initiatives, including efforts to build affordable housing. In East Austin, the retailer has plans for a new store at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon. To help spur additional development, the effort is aligned […]
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Childcare Initiatives In San Antonio Get $1M Boost From H-E-B
H-E-B has made a $1 million donation to support five nonprofits working to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families in San Antonio, Texas. Funding for the commitment – which supports programming that focuses on after-school care, early childhood education and other related services – came from H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions […]
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Led by Lone Star State, Southwestern U.S. Ripe For Grocers
by Diana Leza Sheehan The grocery retail landscape in the American Southwest is a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. This region – defined by The Shelby Report as Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas – is characterized by a blend of national grocers and innovative regional independents. These players are not only competing but learning […]
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Work Begins On H-E-B Murphy, Mid-Cities Stores In DFW Area
H-E-B has begun construction on two more stores in the DFW Metroplex – in Murphy, a city northeast of Dallas, and in the Mid-Cities area near the Euless and Bedford communities. Both are expected to open in 2026. At 122,000 square feet, the store in Murphy will be at FM 544 and McCreary Road in […]
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H-E-B, Other Independent Grocers Investing In Texas
It has been a significant year for the $70.7 billion Texas grocery industry. At the onset of 2024, grocers in many parts of the state were attempting to rebound from national issues such as labor, supply chain and e-commerce challenges. As the year draws near to a close, it appears their efforts are paying off. […]