In a March 26 post on its Facebook page, Homeland announced that it will close four stores in Oklahoma and consolidate six others into three. Homeland said in the post that it had informed employees of the changes the previous day, explaining the moves as “important steps to strengthen our company and better serve our […]
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The United Family Breaks Ground On New Store In Wolfforth, TX
The United Family has broken ground on a new United Supermarkets location in Wolfforth, Texas, marking the company’s first full-size grocery store in the southwestern suburb of Lubbock. Slated to open in 2027, the store is located in the northeast part of town, behind the United Express fuel station at Donald Preston Drive and Cambridge […]
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Natural Grocers, Rodale Institute Launch Annual Ladybug Love Campaign
Natural Grocers is teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign in April, with this year’s fundraising efforts benefiting itsFarmer Training Programs. The month-long campaign encourages customers to protect beneficial insects while supporting regenerative organic agriculture. This year’s offerings are full-time programs that prepare farmers for careers in regenerative organic crop and […]
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Whole Foods Market Names 2025 Supplier All-Star Award Recipients
Whole Foods Market has announced the recipients of its 14th annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 16 partners whose products, innovation and collaboration shaped the retailer’s assortment in 2025. Selected by Whole Foods Market category experts, sourcing leaders and foragers, the awards honor suppliers that delivered performances last year across key areas, including product excellence, creativity, […]
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Market Street To Host Annual ‘Special Events’ Expo At NM Locations
Market Street will hold its annual Special Events Expo from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 29 at all New Mexico locations The expo gives shoppers the chance to preview and sample items available for special occasions, including weddings, baby showers and graduation parties. Offerings at the expo will span several departments, including bakery, food service and market. […]
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Natural Grocers Relocating In Abilene, Seeking Health Coaches
With the grand opening of its replacement store in Abilene, Texas, set for April 9, Natural Grocers is holding a virtual hiring event for nutritional coaches across the country April 1. Bigger, better Natural Grocers‘ current store at 3350 S. Clack St. in Abilene, which opened in 2011, will close at 2 p.m. April 6 […]
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The United Family, Mrs Baird’s Bread Recognize 3 TX Teachers
The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the February winners of the fifth annual North Texas Teachers on the Rise program, honoring three educators from the McKinney and Frisco school districts. The February honorees are Sydney Rorick of Eddins Elementary School (McKinney ISD), Amanda Nava of Cockrill Middle School (McKinney ISD) and Olivia McGaughey […]
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H-E-B Seeks Entries For Annual Quest For Texas Best Competition
H-E-B has opened entries for its 13th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, giving Lone Star State-based product makers until April 22 to submit products for a chance at shelf placement and a share of $100,000 in cash prizes. The grand-prize winner receives $50,000, the “Texas Best” title and a spot in H-E-B stores statewide. […]