Last summer, El Rio Grande Latin Market opened its ninth store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The opening earned owner Hamdy Shalabi the distinction of becoming the largest locally-based Hispanic grocer in the market. As anyone who has shopped in one of his family’s stores can attest, El Rio Grand Latin Markets are far from […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Plant-Based News, Southwest
Walmart Introduces Private Brand Bettergoods
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has introduced bettergoods, its largest private brand launch in 20 years. “Today’s customers expect more from the private brands they purchase. They want affordable, quality products to elevate their overall food experience. The launch of bettergoods delivers on that customer need in a meaningful way,” said Scott Morris, SVP of private brands, food […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Donates To Colorado-Based La Puente Home
Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has recently donated funds to Colorado-based La Puente Home. La Puente Home Inc. is a non-profit that provides a safety net of services where people get what they need to stabilize, heal and thrive. Its programs vary in response to the effects of poverty that the members of their […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Snack’in For You Named On 2024 Best Snack Awards
Snack’in For You by Sigma Foods’ Mesquite Barbeque Broccoli Puffs and Cheddar Jalapeño Broccoli Puffs were both named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards in the Perfect Popcorn & Puffs category. The full list of winners is available online at goodhousekeeping.com/snackawards2024. Select winners can be featured in the July/August 2024 issue of Good Housekeeping. In […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Grand Re-Opening At New OKC Location
Natural Grocers is relocating its Oklahoma City – North May store to a newly remodeled space on May 2, at 5903 Northwest Expressway in Warr Acres. The current store, located at 7013 N May Ave., Oklahoma City, will close at 5 p.m. on April 29 to complete the relocation process. Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the grand relocation festivities at 8:15 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Give 265K Free Reusable Bags On Earth Day
On Earth Day, April 22, H-E-B will give away up to 265,000 free reusable bags to customers across Texas. Customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more than three million reusable […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
Bertolli Expands d’Italia Pasta Sauce Line Into Olive Oil
Bertolli is expanding the brand’s d’Italia product line with d’Italia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, an Italian-sourced extra virgin olive oil. Bertolli d’Italia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is born out of America’s love of Italian ingredients and flavors, demonstrated by the success of the brand’s d’Italia pasta sauce line launched in 2021, which features a variety of white and red sauces and is inspired by Tuscan culinary traditions and techniques. The brand works to expand across categories and innovate in olive oil through sustainability, sourcing and cooking […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Health Expanding With 18 Additional Locations In Texas
The first three of 18 Walmart Health centers the retail giant plans for Texas this year have opened in Pearland, Sugar Land and Tomball, complementing the previous four sites in the state. “[The] grand opening of Walmart Health in Sugar Land, Texas, marks the 50th location in the United States, an important milestone in our […]