Whole Foods Market is among the first retailers participating in Apple Pay, described as “an easy, secure and private way” to make purchases from an iPhone. With Apple Pay, instead of using an actual credit or debit card number, a unique device account number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in a dedicated chip in […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Closing 71st And Garnett Store In Tulsa
Tahlequah, Okla.-based Reasor’s plans to permanently close its 71st and Garnett store, at 11214 E. 71st in Tulsa, within the next couple of months. Reasor’s intends to transfer all of the current 71st and Garnett employees to other Reasor’s locations. “As we continue to grow, we continually evaluate and re-evaluate our progress in every store and every […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Southwest
American Born Moonshine Launches In Texas
American Born Moonshine has expanded to Texas, marking the brand’s first foray into the Lone Star State. Texas marks the latest state for American Born Moonshine’s continued expansion throughout the U.S. following numerous successful launches in the southeastern U.S. and California. “Texas has an incredibly rich heritage of moonshiners, especially in the East Texas region […]
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New Tyson Leadership Team In Place Following Hillshire Acquisition
Tyson Foods Inc. has completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Co. Shares of Hillshire Brands common stock have been delisted and are no longer traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange. The combination of Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands creates a single company with more than $40 billion in annual sales […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
GMA Recognizes Retired Walmart CEO Mike Duke With Hall Of Achievement Award
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) on Sunday presented retired Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke with its 2014 Hall of Achievement Award before more than 400 industry leaders at the GMA Leadership Forum at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Hall of Achievement Award represents the highest honor given by the more than 100-year-old association. […]
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H-E-B Primo Picks Quest For Texas Best Announces Final Four
Creators of unique products from the Lone Star State are relishing the sweet taste of success as winners of H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest. A panel of expert judges narrowed a field of 25 to four finalists on Aug. 19-20 at the Houston Food Bank, and the winners received cash prizes totaling […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Amarillo Promotes Three
Affiliated Foods in Amarillo, Texas, promoted three employees, effective July 28. Jeff Robinson is new COO; Dave Hiatt is CFO; and Alan Craig is director of purchasing. Robinson took on the COO position that had been vacant for many years. He will be involved in all segments of the business and will assist Affiliated Foods […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest
Whataburger Brings Signature Sauces And Original Mayo To H-E-B
Whataburger’s signature sauces are now available at H-E-B and Central Market stores. The companies announced that Whataburger’s Peppercorn Ranch, Creamy Pepper Sauce, Jalapeno Ranch, Honey Mustard and Original Mayo are now available exclusively at H-E-B stores in Texas. Peppercorn Ranch features cracked peppercorns and adds flavor to sandwiches, salads and more. The Creamy Pepper Sauce is […]