Sam’s Club has introduced a new, consumer-driven process to shape and contribute to Member’s Mark, its private brand. In the Member’s Mark Community, participants can provide input on products – from voting on exclusive flavors to testing and trying new items – before they reach stores. The feedback helps guide the large-scale development of products, ensuring […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Using Digital Shelf Labels For Better Outcomes
Walmart Store 266 in Grapevine, Texas, has been testing innovative technology, digital shelf labels, that enhances the way the company conducts pricing changes in stores – ultimately making it faster and improving the customer experience. Walmart will be expanding the use of digital shelf labels (DSLs) to 2,300 stores by 2026. This represents a significant […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets, Kellanova Donate $20K To Lubbock Impact
United Supermarkets and Kellanova joined forces June 6 to donate $20,000 to nonprofit organization Lubbock Impact. Part of the Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Feed the Love campaign, this donation will go to support Lubbock Impact’s hunger initiatives that help people across the South Plains each day. Kellanova has partnered with Albertsons Cos. and its subsidiaries for […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, Southwest
IDDBA Show In Houston Marks Association’s 60th Anniversary
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and will mark the milestone at the upcoming IDDBA show to be held June 9-11 in Houston. Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA, said registration is on track to be as good or better than last year’s show in Anaheim, California. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Simmering Southwest: Region Boasts Unique Brew Of Grocery Retailing
By Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The American grocery landscape is a fascinating ecosystem of national giants and regional independents, learning and competing against each other. The Southwest region of the United States has evolved in unexpected ways, driven by strong independents that innovate effectively while continuing to successfully compete […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Cibolo, TX
H-E-B has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center in Cibolo, a project that expands the retailer’s commitment to integrate technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a better shopping experience for Texans. The 55,000-square-foot facility, which is connected to H-E-B Cibolo at 850 FM 1103, will support curbside and home delivery orders throughout Cibolo, New […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Hosts New Item Showcase
Central Market hosted a New Item Showcase on May 3 at its company headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The event welcomed social media influencers, bloggers and well-known food writers from the area. Guests enjoyed tasting new items, asking questions, snapping photos and connecting with Central Market buyers. The event aimed to build relationships with key food […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Food City, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
New Stores Emerge As Demographics Drive Change Across Houston Metro Area
Houston’s urban core is seeing residents shift outward. Seeking a lower cost of living, many are choosing to relocate to towns within a 30-mile radius, which still affords them easy access to the city. Retailers appear to be following suit and selecting locations well outside city limits to build new stores. One of the fastest […]