The two-week in-store fundraising campaign aims to fight childhood hunger in North Texas, Louisiana, Houston and Austin.
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.
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Kroger Reopens Bartonville, TX, Marketplace After $2.5M Remodel
The store is among 27 refreshes the company is planning in the state this year.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Marketing News, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Arkansas Grocer Adds Personalized Weekly Ads On Existing Platform
Little Rock-based Edwards Food Giant is able to add the personalization without a separate integration or an additional vendor.
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H-E-B Continues North Texas Growth With Murphy Store
H-E-B has opened its first store in Murphy, Texas, its 14th in the DFW Metroplex, where the San Antonio grocer keeps growing.
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Natural Grocers Marks 71st Anniversary With $71K Product Donation
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has donated $71,000 in products to Food Bank of the Rockies, kicking off the retailer’s 71st anniversary celebration set for Aug. 13-15. The Lakewood, Colorado-based grocer made the donation in collaboration with Pop Your Vitamins, a Colorado-based functional vitamin soda brand carried at select Natural Grocers locations. The contribution includes […]
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Kroger Breaks Ground On Another North TX Marketplace
The retailer broke ground July 15 on a new Marketplace store in Princeton, Texas, its fifth under construction in North Texas.
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Short But Spicy: Hatch Chile Season Nears Its Start
Roasting brings out a sweet and smoky richness in the peppers, and fans often buy in bulk to roast, peel and freeze.
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Joe V’s Smart Shop To Open 2 New Houston-Area Stores
The two stores – one in Humble and the other near City Park – are both scheduled to open next year.
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Kroger Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Fort Worth Marketplace Store
After months of renovations, the store at 4750 W. Bailey Boswell Road features updated decor and expanded selections.
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H-E-B Sets Late 2026 Opening For San Antonio East Side Store
Expected to debut in late 2026, the 125,000-square-foot location is at the intersection of I-10 and 1604 East near Converse.
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BGC Breaks Ground In West Tyler, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) broke ground July 9 on a new Brookshire’s store in West Tyler, Texas, a project the company described as a hometown investment being built through local partnerships with businesses and community leaders. Company representatives, residents and local officials, including Mayor Pro Tem Petra Hawkins, gathered at the site to commemorate the […]
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Natural Grocers To Host Summer Savings Event July 16-18
Natural Grocers will hold its annual Summer Savings event July 16-18, featuring deals on seasonal items, a mystery discount coupon giveaway, free hydration samples, an in-store scavenger hunt and a Spend and Win sweepstakes for members of {N}power, the company’s free rewards program. One winner will receive a trip to Glacier National Park. Featured savings […]
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Roll Back Prices On Thousands Of Summer Items
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has lowered prices on thousands of items through Walmart’s Rollbacks and Sam’s Club offers. “Customers count on Walmart to deliver the value they need every day, and summer is no exception,” said Julie Barber, EVP and chief merchant of Walmart U.S. “This summer, we’re making even more investments in price, with thousands […]
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Brookshire Bros. Begins Partnership With Evermore In TX, LA
Brookshire Brothers, an employee‑owned grocery and pharmacy chain with stores in Texas and Louisiana, has begun a retail partnership with evermore, a smart benefits administration company. Medicare Advantage members and Medicaid beneficiaries with evermore’s &more card can use their benefits at more than 100 Brookshire Brothers locations, many of which serve as the primary – […]
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H-E-B Truck Driver Jaramillo Reaches 4M Consecutive Safe Miles
On the morning of June 24, H‑E‑B truck driver Jose Luis “JJ” Jaramillo became the fourth H‑E‑B driver to reach four million consecutive safe miles. In his nearly 40 years as a driver, Jaramillo averaged about 115,000 miles per year to reach four million, which is equivalent to more than 160 trips around the Earth. […]
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Central Market Opens Renovated Food Service Area In San Antonio, TX
Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]
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Carlino Joins Affiliated Foods Inc. As COO
Affiliated Foods Inc. has named Nick Carlino as its new chief operating officer, bringing more than two decades of wholesale and retail grocery experience to the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesale grocery cooperative. Carlino joins Affiliated Foods from Merchants Distributors LLC in Hickory, North Carolina, where he spent more than 12 years in progressive leadership roles, most […]
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The United Family Debuts New Supermarket In Andrews, TX
The United Family opened its first United Supermarkets location June 26 in Andrews, Texas, following a ribbon‑cutting ceremony and store tours for media and community members on June 25. The almost 50,000‑square‑foot store brings the company’s modern supermarket format to the Andrews community for the first time. “We are excited and proud to open this […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Acquires Vibe.co To Expand Self-Serve Connected TV Ad Platform
Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Vibe.co, a self‑serve connected TV (CTV) advertising platform designed to simplify advertising for small and mid‑sized businesses (SMB) and mid‑market brands. The acquisition advances Walmart’s strategy to build more accessible, full‑funnel advertising solutions through Walmart Connect, its commerce media business. By combining Vibe.co’s self‑serve CTV platform with Walmart’s commerce audiences, […]
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El Rio Grande Latin Market To Debut Revamped Store In Dallas, TX
El Rio Grande Latin Market will debut its revamped store at 3035 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas, Texas, with a special community event on July 1. The updates include a refreshed interior design, improved merchandising and an expanded assortment of products in key departments. “We wanted to refresh this location as a way to give […]