Yesway raised more than $630,000 during its fifth annual Golf & Clays Classic Charitable Fundraising Tournament, held Sept. 22-23 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute and Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. This year’s proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront, which aids military families across the nation, as well as several local charities, civic […]
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BGC Donates $500K To Food Banks Amid Government Shutdown
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is donating $500,000 to food banks across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma to help meet rising community needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Funds will help food banks provide meals for families facing increased food insecurity as a result of the temporary pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. […]
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H-E-B Ranks First On ChangeUp’s Experience Report
ChangeUp, a brand strategy and retail design agency, has released its first Experience Report, a study ranking the top 50 retail and restaurant brands based on how well they resonate with customers. The brands showcase how experience translates into competitive advantage. Texas grocer H-E-B took the No. 1 spot for its “blend of community connection […]
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Kroger Opens New Marketplace In Fort Worth, TX
Kroger celebrated the grand opening of a new Kroger Marketplace on Oct. 31 at 113 East Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth, Texas. The 123,000-square-foot store, which represents an investment of $40 million, has created 220 jobs for the community. “With the nearest grocery stores nearly four miles away, this new Kroger Marketplace will deliver […]
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H-E-B Debuts New Store In Katy, TX
H-E-B opened a new 116,000-square-foot store Oct. 29 at 29711 Jordan Crossing Blvd. in the Jordan Ranch community of Katy, Texas. “Opening our doors in this growing community is an honor, and we look forward to providing our neighbors with convenient, close-to-home shopping experiences and solutions,” said Juan Siso, top store leader and 17-year H-E-B […]
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H-E-B Debuts New DFW-Area Store In Rockwall, TX
H-E-B has opened its 10th location in the DFW Metroplex at 1600 E Interstate 30 in Rockwall, Texas. The 131,000-square-foot store joins nine other H-E-B locations and two Joe V’s Smart Shops the retailer has opened in the area since 2022. H-E-B also operates six Central Markets throughout North Texas. “With our new store in […]
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Local Veterans Travel To Washington On 21st BGC Heroes Flight
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) escorted 28 veterans on the 21st Brookshire Grocery Company Heroes Flight to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor. BGC provided the all-expense-paid trip to honor them for their service and sacrifices. The flight included veterans who served during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in […]
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H-E-B Donates $5M To Food Banks, $1M To Meals On Wheels Programs
H-E-B has committed $5 million to support food banks across Texas and made a $1 million gift to benefit Meals on Wheels programs in the state. “At H-E-B, we are passionate about taking care of Texans,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B’s SVP of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership […]