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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 inNews, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Commits $1M To School Nutrition, Food Access Effort
Tyson Foods has committed $1 million over two years to Harvest to Hallways, the USDA and HHS initiative aimed at improving school meals and food access.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Pumps $4.4M Into Two Remodels, Local Giving
Kroger marked the completion of work at stores in Greencastle, Indiana, and Little Rock, Arkansas, with donations to local nonprofits.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Names LeClair CEO
Jerry LeClair had held the position on an interim basis since February, when longtime Chairman Brad Brookshire announced his retirement.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store
H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Adds First Waco, Inglewood Locations
Both stores carry fresh produce sourced in partnership with local and regional farmers, along with protein offerings.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Plans One-Day Anniversary Afterparty Aug. 27
{N}power members can save up to 52 percent off hundreds of items, and all customers will have the chance to win free groceries for a year.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues TX Expansion With Tyler Location
The new location is part of the company’s growth strategy, which is on track to open 25-30 new clubs every two years.
Posted inGrocery Research, National, News, Southeast, Southwest
Feeding America’s Latest Hunger Study Finds Rural South Hit Hard
Data from food banks in Texas and Georgia illuminate food insecurity and other issues residents are facing.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Donates $30K To Food2Kids Snack Bag Program
The bags help bridge the gap between the free lunch students receive on Friday and free breakfast Monday morning.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B’s Laredo Remodel Moves To Exterior Phase
The update of the store at 35 and Calton began earlier this year with comprehensive interior work.
Posted inFrozen Food, News, Southwest, Suppliers
InnovAsian Building $150M Frozen Food Plant In Arkansas
The Jonesboro facility is expected to create approximately 200 jobs and should start production in early ’28.
Posted inSuppliers, Center Store, Executive News, News, Southwest
I And Love And You Appoints New CEO
Dan Waters succeeded Michael Meyer, who was appointed chairman of the board.
Posted inBeverage News, Aisle Watch, Marketing News, News, Southwest
Goya Coconut Water Campaign To Reach TX Supermarkets
The company says the promotion is aimed at expanding its presence in the general market while strengthening existing consumer connections.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, News, Organic Natural, Southwest
Natural Grocers Q3 Net Sales, Comparable Stores Up
The grocer said its new store growth plan continues to gain momentum, with two more planned this fall.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Prize Pool To Exceed $1M For 2027 Education Awards
The San Antonio-based grocer distributed $480,000 in cash and grants at the 2026 ceremony.
Posted inInternational Foods, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest
Hundreds Line Up For Opening Of First Kroger With ‘Indian Experience’
The Little Elm Marketplace is designed to cater to “the unique needs of the community,” said Kroger Texas President Rudy DiPietro.
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Former KDP Exec Takes Over As 7-Eleven CEO Aug. 1
Leyva succeeds longtime CEO Joe DePinto, who retired at the end of 2025 after more than two decades leading 7-Eleven.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, News, Southwest
Cowboys Wide Receiver Helps Kick Off Hunger Fundraiser At Albertsons In TX, LA
The two-week in-store fundraising campaign aims to fight childhood hunger in North Texas, Louisiana, Houston and Austin.
Posted inSouthwest, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Reopens Bartonville, TX, Marketplace After $2.5M Remodel
The store is among 27 refreshes the company is planning in the state this year.