Attendees at the Annual Meet Conference heard from three expert panelists March 7 as they held a “deep dive” into the livestock and meat market and landscape. Steve Meyer, economist, Partners for Production Agriculture; CattleFax CEO Randy Blach; and Paul Aho, economist and consultant, Poultry Perspective, took the stage to offer a better understanding of […]
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart’s ‘Live Better U’ Program Selects Springboard As Partner
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has selected Springboard to offer tailored upskilling and reskilling programs through Live Better U, its education benefit program offered at no cost to 1.5 million employees in the U.S. Springboard is an online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through comprehensive, mentor- and instructor-led programs. It plans to offer courses in data […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Inflation Not Keeping Consumers Away From Meat Department
Following last year’s virtual presentation, the “Power of Meat 2023: An In-Depth Look At The Meat Department Through The Shoppers’ Eyes” came back stronger than ever this year during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Led by Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics, the presentation was held yesterday as the conference’s first […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Do Marketing Claims, Attributes Matter To Meat Consumers?
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing Through all the ups and downs of the last several years, shopper demand for meat products has remained strong. But as consumers continue to navigate economic pressures, health and sustainability concerns, the meat industry and retailers will need to collaborate to ensure they are meeting consumers’ evolving needs. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Introduces Flow Wrap Packaging For Beef Products
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ fresh meats division has introduced flow wrap packaging for its case ready portfolio. According to the company, flow wrap is a packaging product that uses less plastic than conventional packaging, requires less energy to produce and keeps products fresher three times longer. This packaging solution is being tested with Tyson Foods’ case […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Southwest
Storytellers With Super Powers – Female Marketing Execs Bond
“One of the biggest obstacles is getting out of your own way.” That was Alexa Langona’s advice Monday during the “Women in Meat Retail Networking Lunch: Meat Marketing, Where Women Rule,” part of the first session of the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Langona, senior director of project management of Albertsons Co.’s Own Brands, […]
Posted inFeature, Executive News, Southwest
Chairman Of Brookshire Grocery Co. Reflects On State Of Industry
Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co., shared some thoughts on the industry with The Shelby Report of the Southwest during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. While supply chain issues from the COVID-19 pandemic have improved, Brookshire noted they’re “not 100-percent resolved.” Problems with out-of-stock items remain. “It’s a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Showcases Branded Solutions At AMC
Tyson Foods will showcase products from its portfolio of fresh meats brands at the 2023 Annual Meat Conference. The event brings together more than 1,500 meat industry professionals annually and runs through Wednesday in Dallas. The Tyson All Natural Premium Pork case ready product line will debut at the show. It features cuts like bone-in and […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Little Burro Country Store Thriving ‘Here At The End Of The World’
Last-chance stop for visitors en route to Big Bend National Park The Little Burro Country Store in West Texas is about as remote as you can get. “They say we’re the last frontier, a warm Alaska,” said Pam Gordon, owner. The store sits about 40 miles north of the Mexican border. And while it has […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Ventures Seeks Upcycling Startups For Annual Demo Day
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, is accepting applications for participants in the second annual Tyson Demo Day. The event will be held July 11 at its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. This year’s theme of upcycling innovation aims to identify breakthrough upcycling technologies to help the company and the industry reach sustainability […]
Posted inCentral Market, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is featuring a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout March. Central Market’s offerings include everything from women-owned wines, skin and hair products and additional grocery items. Featured women-owned products at Central Market […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps To Hold Grand Opening Of Remodeled Store In Jay, OK
Harps Food Stores has announced the grand opening of its remodeled store at 1107 South Main St. in Jay, Oklahoma. The celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on March 22. The store, formerly a Walmart, has undergone an extensive interior renovation. The remodel is a significant investment in the store’s future, and it is the result […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Favor Delivery Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
To celebrate their five-year anniversary, H-E-B and Favor Delivery will support five Texas-based nonprofits with gifts totaling $100,000. Together, the companies have established a delivery service that has grown to serve people in more than 400 cities across the state. The nonprofits, which focus on STEM education for underserved and underrepresented groups, were chosen for their drive to advance equity […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southwest
Retailers Across Lone Star State Are ‘Optimistic But Still Cautious’
The economy in the Lone Star State continues to improve but is hindered by inflation, supply shortages and workforce gaps, according to Gary Huddleston, a grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association. Independent grocers have the larger challenge as wholesale distribution becomes less reliable compared to larger chains, which have their own dedicated supply […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Pacific Ridge Expands Operations To Northwest Arkansas
Pacific Ridge “PACRIDGE,” a farming food company based in Saskatchewan, Canada, announced it is expanding operations to the U.S. by establishing its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. PACRIDGE brings a foundational vision of soil-to-shelf regenerative farming by empowering farmers, retailers and consumers with transparency and technology. “We partner with farmers across [more than] 375,000 acres of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Signs Agreement To Acquire Williams Sausage Co.
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Williams Sausage Company Inc. of Union City, Tennessee. “The addition of Williams Sausage Company aligns with our strategic intent of expanding our capacity to serve our customers,” said Stewart Glendinning, group president, prepared foods for Tyson Foods. “We also look forward to welcoming Williams’ dedicated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Celebrates Employees During Holiday
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. will recognize its employees Feb. 22 during the third annual Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association, has organized this holiday to recognize supermarket employees for the work they do feeding families and strengthening communities. Almost 6 million supermarket employees in the U.S. help to keep shelves stocked and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Calls For Annual Quest For Texas Best Contest Entries
H-E-B has announced the call for entries for its 10th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 22-April 6. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their products on H-E-B shelves across the state. H-E-B has discovered more than 960 products throughout […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Vital Farms Expands Distribution With Dot Foods
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has established a distribution partnership with Dot Foods, a food industry redistribution company. This partnership marks two historic firsts for the two companies: Vital Farms is the first egg brand that Dot Foods will redistribute nationally, and this will be the first time that Vital Farms’ eggs will be available for […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
SymphonyAI Expert Wins 2023 Food Logistics’ Rock Star Award
SymphonyAI Retail CPG, a Dallas-based SymphonyAI vertical, has announced that Product Management Director Florian Loinard has been recognized as a winner of a 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award from Food Logistics. The annual award highlights leaders across the food and beverage industry who are making an impact on improving the safety of cold […]