As wildfires continue to sweep throughout the Texas Panhandle, Charles Butt and H‑E‑B will make a $1 million donation and provide needed support to help area residents and first responders with wildfire recovery efforts. Leading the way to support these efforts, H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt made a $500,000 donation to the STAR Fund (State of […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Accent On International At New H-E-B Store In Katy, TX
The 117,000-square-foot store that H-E-B opened Feb. 21 at 24924 Morton Ranch Drive in Katy, Texas, features one of the grocer’s largest international sections. The store offers curbside and home delivery services, with the curbside area featuring 11 covered spaces. Shoppers also can enjoy its walk-up Seafood Boil stand in front of the store, where […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Dollar General Continues Growth With New Texas Store
Dollar General Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas. “Today marks an incredible milestone in Dollar General’s history,” said Steve Deckard, EVP of store operations and development. “From our first general store to today’s 20,000th store opening, our mission to serve others and help customers […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Southwest
Schraad Realigning Fresh Division Team
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Schraad Sales & Marketing has realigned its Fresh Division Teams under the leadership of Chief Strategic Officer Patrick Thompson and Nathan Nixon, VP strategy of fresh. The restructure includes the promotions of Tom Williams, Clay Jones and Sherry Wood and the addition of Codie Hair to the team. According to Schraad, the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southwest
With Heart For Small Towns, Lowe’s Excellent Fit In New Mexico
Owned and operated by the Lowe’s family (now in its third generation), Lowe’s Markets is well known and appreciated by residents of New Mexico. Headquartered in Littlefield, Texas – just 44 miles from the New Mexico border – Lowe’s operates 22 stores in the state under the banners of Lowe’s Market (11), Super Save (four), […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Adds New Market Feb. 22 In Albuquerque, NM
Whole Foods Market opened a new 47,327-square-foot store Feb. 22 at 2100 Carlisle Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The store is a relocation of the former store across the street at 2103 Carlisle Blvd. NE, which had served the community for more than 30 years. This larger location features upgraded amenities including expanded prepared […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Southwest
Food Deserts Serious Reality In Parts Of Rural New Mexico
Challenging is a word some might use to describe the state of supermarkets in New Mexico. Others see it as ripe for changes, that if instituted, would benefit retailers as well as economically challenged residents. While surrounding states are thriving in terms of population and economy, New Mexico hasn’t fared as well in recent years. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family To Host Vendor Discovery Showcase
The United Family is planning its first Discovery Showcase, an event to connect the company with local and regional vendors interested in doing business. Since its inception, The United Family has sourced local products and encouraged employees to give back to their communities. The United Family sources suppliers that best match their needs, regardless of […]