Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) on Wednesday celebrated the reopening of two of its Louisiana stores following remodeling work. The stores are located at 7920 DeSiard in Monroe and 802 Broadway in Delhi. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Monroe store featured remarks from Mayor Jamie Mayo, Chamber of Commerce President Sue Nicholson and Brookshire Grocery Co. […]
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The United Family To Offer Guests Tax Day Relief With Free Comfort Food
Guests of The United Family of stores will get a special break on Tax Day when they are treated to free beans and cornbread Wednesday, April 15, at 65 participating United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations in West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and New Mexico. The comfort food will be available from 4-8 […]
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Austin-Based BeeSweet Lemonade Is Whole Foods’ Newest Loan Program Recipient
Whole Foods Market is partnering with Austin, Texas-based BeeSweet Lemonade, founded by 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer, as the newest recipient of a low-interest loan through the company’s Local Producer Loan Program. Ulmer’s high-quality lemonade, made with mint, honey and flaxseed, currently is sold in 32 Whole Foods Market stores, with plans to expand into new regions […]
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Anheuser-Busch Tour Center At Houston Brewery Debuts To Public On April 10
The Tour Center at the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery will open its doors to the public Friday, April 10, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into brewing some of America’s favorite beers. “Anheuser-Busch has been part of the Houston brewing community for nearly 50 years. And, with the Bayou City’s burgeoning beer scene, it’s the […]
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Avocados From Mexico Launches Ultimate Mexican Fiesta
Avocados from Mexico, the No. 1-selling avocado in the U.S., has partnered with Dos Equis and Sauza tequila for its upcoming promotion, Ultimate Mexican Fiesta. The campaign is designed to encourage consumers to keep the fiesta going through Cinco de Mayo. The consumer contest will run from April 1-May 15. Consumers can enter to win […]
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Couche-Tard To Acquire 21 Stores, 151 Dealer Sites In Southwest
Alimentation Couche-Tard has signed, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Circle K Stores, an agreement with Cinco J, (doing business as Johnson Oil Co.), Tiger Tote Food Stores and their affiliates to acquire 21 stores, 151 dealer fuel supply agreements and five development properties. The 21 stores and development properties are located in Texas with 151 dealer […]
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Lucky’s Market Plans Six New Stores Nationwide
Following its most recent store opening late last month in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lucky’s Market plans to debut six new stores across the country in the near future. The Colorado-based grocer says it will open stores in Plantation, Florida; Traverse City, Michigan; Bloomington, Indiana; Rock Hill, Missouri; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Iowa City, Iowa. Opening […]
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Brookshire’s In Longview Celebrates Grand Reopening
Grand reopening festivities at the remodeled Brookshire’s Food Store in Longview, Texas, began Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store is located at 3354 Gilmer Road. Among the renovated supermarket’s features are a new store front and new signage, paint and décor throughout. An expanded assortment of organic produce, along with fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, […]