The Kroger Co. has opened a new delivery facility in Austin, Texas, that will allow customers to choose from its selection of fresh items, Our Brands products and national brands for home delivery. The 70,121-square-foot spoke facility will work in conjunction with the Dallas fulfillment center. All orders are picked at the products’ peak freshness within the […]
Category: Southwest
The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Debuts Free Guided Shopping Sessions
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has debuted a Personalized Shopping Experience at select stores. In this free service, a nutritional health coach will guide consumers as they shop, offering expert product knowledge and recommending products to support their personal goals. During a one-on-one session, Natural Grocers’ customers will receive: A 30-minute walkthrough of the store specific […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Sysco Names Cheung As Chief Financial Officer
Houston-based Sysco Corp. has appointed Kenny Cheung as CFO, effective April 17. Neil Russell, who has served as Interim CFO since Jan. 6, has been appointed to the new position of chief administrative officer. “I’m delighted to welcome Kenny to our executive leadership team,” said Kevin Hourican, president and CEO. “Kenny is a results-oriented leader […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Tarrant Area Food Bank Welcomes Taylor Swift Through Instagram Takeover
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is welcoming global singer-songwriter Taylor Swift as she prepares to perform three sold-out nights March 31-April 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Arlington is a city area that the Tarrant Area Food Bank supports and services. Swift has made surprise donations to local food banks along her tour to the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southwest
City’s Shopping Cart Ordinance Draws Scrutiny From Association
Question why they’re responsible for abandoned shopping carts that were stolen from their property A 9,000-square-mile, 13-county region, North Texas is home to 7.5 million people. It is made up of 150 cities – including Dallas and Fort Worth – with 15 of those boasting a population of more than 100,000. Grocers in North Texas, […]
Posted inCentral Market, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Central Market To Host Meat Weekend March 22-28
CECentral Market will host its “Feed the Fire” meat market March 22-28. At 2 p.m. on March 25, Central Market butchers will host an educational Duroc pork cutting, showcasing the difference between cuts, explaining muscle location and hosting cooking demos. Presentation will be approximately 30-45 minutes. Central Market is also launching a new burger recipe […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Southwest
WiseChoice Foods To Hold WisePies Run June 4
WiseChoice Foods, a minority-owned, female-led company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will hold its the third annual WisePies Pizza Run on June 4 at the Aperture Center Park in Mesa del Sol. It will be sponsored by Albertsons Market and benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico. “Make-A-Wish New Mexico is fortunate to have the support […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Opens Customer Fulfillment Center In Aurora, CO
The Kroger Co. has opened its customer fulfillment center at 6125 N. Jackson Gap Way in Aurora, Colorado. The 300,000-square-foot facility will delivery groceries and home essentials to customers up to 90 minutes away. Kroger Delivery uses temperature-controlled vans and efficiently-optimized delivery routes to ensure fresh products are delivered to customers’ homes. This facility expands […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, Southwest
Shelby Publishing Recognizes Southwest EIA Recipients
On the following pages, Shelby Publishing is proud to present its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers, technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this new awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president. “Independents are […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Shares Plans For Three Marketplace Stores In Texas
The Kroger Co. has announced plans to open three new Kroger Marketplace format stores in North Texas in the communities of Fort Worth, Melissa and Plano. These locations will be the first new-build Kroger stores in North Texas since the company opened its location at 1801 North Lake Forest Drive in McKinney in 2019. Kroger has […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Beverage News, Southwest
NuZee Signs Private Label Agreement With Wakefern Food Corp.
Richardson, Texas-based NuZee, a coffee co-packing company, has announced its first private label agreement with Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative. Under ShopRite’s private label brand Bowl & Basket, NuZee packed and shipped three single serve coffee brew-bag items: Breakfast Blend, French Roast and Colombian. The Bowl & Basket single-serve coffees launched recently in about 250 ShopRite […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Hope Foods Receives Plastic Neutral Certification
Boulder, Colorado-based Hope Foods has been named a plastic neutral certified product, partnering with rePurpose Global to remove and properly process nature-bound plastic. rePurpose Global leads plastic recovery initiatives across five countries and three continents. Hope Foods’ participation includes a focus on an impact project in Chennai, India, co-processing multi-layered plastic in order to offset the amount […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Beloved ‘Grocer-ant’ In Fort Worth Hangs Its Hat On Customer Service
Unique experiences, excellent care continue to set Roy Pope Grocery apart from competition Roy Pope Grocery has been a fixture in the Fort Worth, Texas, neighborhood of Westover Hills since 1943, when the business’ namesake and native son returned from service during World War II to open the store. In the spring of 2020, the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger, Gatik Collaborate On Autonomous Box Trucks
Trucks will be used to transport fresh products Gatik has announced a commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh products from a Kroger fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, to multiple retail locations. Gatik’s autonomous trucks feature a cold chain-capable 20-foot […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Self-Serve Vs. Full Service: How Consumers Choose Their Meat
Meat continues to be one of the highest performing perimeter departments, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics. She presented the “Power of Meat 2023: An In-Depth Look At The Meat Department Through The Shoppers’ Eyes” during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Meat is still a growing category despite pandemic- […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Viva Fresh Open To Honor TIPA Employee Gracie Gonzalez
The 8th Annual Viva Fresh Open, presented by BEBO Distributing Inc. and H-E-B, has opened registration for its tournament, to be held March 30. The event will also posthumously honor Gracie Gonzalez, a longtime employee of the Texas International Produce Association team, who passed away in 2020. Since the 1990s, Gonzalez worked with the South Texas Onion and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Teton Waters Ranch Launches Beef, Veggie Blended Product Line
Loveland, Colorado-based Teton Waters Ranch announces the launch of Teton Taste Buds, a product line that provides nutrient-rich foods to support healthy eating habits for children. “Kids love the taste of these products and parents feel great about serving them because they are a more healthful, affordable, and convenient solution to get kids to eat better. […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Beachler’s Hometown Market
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Beachler’s Hometown Market, an independent grocery retailer at 1000 West Main St. in Prague, Oklahoma. Beachler’s has been in Prague for more than 45 years. Harps plans to continue to operate as a community-focused grocer, as well as retain the current […]
Posted inH-E-B, Center Store, Marketing News, Southwest
Thumbtack Launches Pet Service Displays In H-E-B Stores
Thumbtack, a home management platform, is making its first foray into retail through a partnership with H-E-B. Thumbtack has rolled out branded displays throughout more than 300 H-E-B stores across Texas that allow customers to scan a QR code while shopping to find and access local pet service providers. Available pet services include dog walking, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Sustainability At The Forefront Of Emerging Meat Practices
Transparency, sustainability, continuous improvement. These topics best describe the “Realizing the Business Value of Supply Chain Transparency” general session during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. The session featured Barb Renner, vice chair and U.S. consumer products leader at Deloitte; Justin Ransom, senior director of sustainable food strategy at Tyson Foods; and Randy Huffman, chief food […]