Thousands of H-E-B employees honored and celebrated first responders across Texas for their service as part of the company’s 20th Annual Helping Heroes initiative. Helping Heroes is a companywide initiative that reinforces H-E-B’s ongoing commitment to emergency personnel, and allows H-E-B employees to give back and engage in a day of service at fire, law […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Southwest
The Simply Good Foods Co. Appoints Clawson As CCO
The Simply Good Foods Co., a developer, marketer and seller of branded nutritional foods and snacking products, has named Mike Clawson chief customer officer, effective Oct. 14. A cornerstone of the company’s strategic growth plan is an enhanced selling model and approach. This new sales playbook is centered on building multi-year growth plans with a […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Begins Organic Ag Partnership With Rodale Institute
Natural Grocers has begun a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a nonprofit that supports the regenerative organic agricultural movement through research, farmer training and education. During Organic Month, customers will have an opportunity to support the retailer’s goal of raising $100,000 for Rodale Institute with donations at the register and a portion of proceeds from the sales […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Association Executive Director Says Arkansas Economy Moving In Positive Direction
Sales tax collections and metro population totals both have been up in Arkansas over the past year, according to Steve Goode, executive director of the Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association in Little Rock. “The overall economy is doing slightly better than a year ago,” he said. Sales tax collections are up by 1.8 percent […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary With In-Store Events
Central Market, a division of H-E-B, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering customers in-store events, foodie strolls and cooking classes from Sept. 11-24. Each location across Texas will kick off the extravaganza on Sept. 11 with cake and unique customer experiences. A series of events will follow throughout the two-week celebration. Central Market also […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Donates $500K To Nonprofits During Golf Tournament
The United Family and its vendor partners once again have raised $500,000 for 25 nonprofits through the annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place on Aug. 25-26. Before the annual dinner on Sunday night, checks were presented to the 25 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early 1990s, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Buys Property For New Store In Irving, TX
H-E-B has acquired property in Irving, Texas, with plans to open its first H-E-B store there in the Las Colinas community. This move continues the retailer’s expansion in North Texas. The Irving H-E-B store will be built at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard in front of the former Fry’s electronics store. It’s expected to open […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Southwest
Edwards Food Giant’s Remodel Offers ‘Neighborhood Feel’ In N. Little Rock
The new Edwards Food Giant that opened in Lakewood Village in North Little Rock in early April was described by one observer as “Publix come to Arkansas, to be honest with you.” That’s high praise, as Publix is widely known for its clean, well-stocked, well-run grocery stores. Edwards Food Giant took the place of the […]