Whole Foods Market will open its Frisco, Colo., store at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, following a bread-breaking ceremony, remarks from company and local officials as well as a donation to High Country Conservation Center. The 32,000-s.f. store will feature fresh, local and organic produce, local meats from ranches throughout Colorado, a sandwich station, hot […]
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United Family Kicks Off General Mills’ ‘Outnumber Hunger’ Effort
The United Family has launched General Mills’ “Outnumber Hunger” promotion during which guests have the opportunity to raise up to $1.2 million for local food banks by purchasing specially marked General Mills’ products. Outnumber Hunger will be held through May 18 at all United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations. Each year, General Mills and […]
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Save-A-Lot To Open New D.C. In Aurora, Colo.
Hard-discount grocery chain Save-A-Lot is planning a new 140,000-s.f. food distribution center in Aurora, Colo. The Supervalu-owned company says the expansion will allow it to “more efficiently bring fresh quality food options to local neighborhoods.” The center, at 15965 East 32nd Ave., Suite B, is expected to open in June. There currently are 15 Save-A-Lot […]
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United Family To Offer Guests Tax Day Relief With Comfort Food
Customers of The United Family stores will get a special break on Tax Day (Tuesday, April 15) when they are treated to free beans and cornbread at 51 locations of United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations across Texas. The comfort food will be available from 4-8 p.m. for dine-in only in the deli section […]
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505 Southwestern Sauces And Salsas Now Available At H-E-B
505 Southwestern will sell its line of All Natural 505 Southwestern sauces and salsas in 62 H-E-B Markets across Texas. 505 Southwestern sauces and salsas are available in mild, medium and hot flavor profiles, are all natural and gluten free and made with 100 percent green and red chile peppers grown in the Hatch Valley […]
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Format Agility Helps Brookshire Brothers Meet Community Needs
Brookshire Brothers expanded its supermarket count by five and convenience operations by six stores over the last year. Jerry Johnson, president and CEO, uses the word “vibrant” to describe the state of the Lufkin-based company, and 2014 looks promising as well. Projects include rebuilding an Apple Springs facility destroyed last year and incorporating a North […]
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H-E-B Rolls Out Own Line Of Organic Products
H-E-B is introducing H-E-B Organics, the company’s own line of organic products offered at everyday low prices. This month’s introduction of H-E-B Organics will significantly increase the availability and affordability of organic products in Texas, according to the grocer. The new line will focus on everyday pantry staples like canned tomatoes and vegetables, cereal, crackers, […]
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Brookshire’s Inaugural Fresh 15 Raises More Than $80K For Charity
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has donated more than $80,000 to charity from funds raised through its inaugural Fresh 15 road race, held at its new concept store, Fresh by Brookshire’s, in Tyler, Texas. The race was held March 1 and featured a 15k, 5k and kids’ 1k, along with post-race entertainment and food. BGC partnered […]