The four winners of the recent H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition will receive a combined $70,000 in prize money and the chance to have their products reach H-E-B store shelves. “A big, Texas-sized congratulations to each of this year’s winners and our finalists – small businesses that keep our communities vibrant and drive innovation […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Market Profile, Southwest
USMCA Gives Grocers Wider Diversity Of Produce, Availability Year-Round
The United States-Mexico border stretches for more than 1,254 miles, the longest international border in the continental U.S. But it’s not just a physical line – it’s a vital economic artery, pumping billions of dollars in trade between Texas and Mexico. While binational trade relations between the two countries have historically been strong, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Seventh Store In DFW Metroplex
H-E-B expanded its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with the Aug. 7 opening of a 130,000-square-foot store at 899 University Drive in Frisco, Texas. The store is the San Antonio-based retailer’s second in the city – joining the one at 4800 Main St., which debuted nearly two years ago – and its seventh in the […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Marks 69th Birthday With Anniversary Celebration
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating 69 years in business by holding a three-day Anniversary Celebration Aug. 15-17, offering its largest sale of the year with giveaways and sweepstakes. Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers offers a range of natural and organic grocery options and supplements at 169 stores in 21 states and continues to adhere […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Produce News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers ‘Nutrition 4 The Win’ Produce Classes
Natural Grocers has begun a new partnership with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to present “Nutrition 4 the Win” at participating stores from Aug. 19-31. Families are invited to join and explore how fruits and vegetables can fuel growing bodies and minds. The Foundation for Fresh Produce is a nonprofit that promotes healthy eating habits, particularly among […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Sam’s Club Launches Display Ads In App’s Scan & Go Feature
Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) is launching display ads in the Scan & Go feature to help members find more products while they shop in-club. This capability integrates physical and digital shopping journeys to provide members with higher levels of convenience. It also unlocks a new way to measure member shopping behavior and ad performance in-club […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market’s 2023 Impact Report Highlights Agriculture
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has released its second annual Impact Report, which provides an in-depth look at the company’s investments in reducing waste, championing climate-smart agriculture, empowering its employees, sourcing its products and strengthening the communities in which it operates. “With our purpose to nourish people and the planet as our North Star, we […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Opens Perishable Distribution Center In Lancaster, TX
Walmart employees, local elected officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 730,000-square-foot perishable distribution center July 16 in Lancaster, Texas. The new facility receives and processes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers and frozen goods for delivery to nearby Walmart stores. The perishable distribution center is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, following the next […]