Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s has brought back its “Flavors of Fall” promotion, with seasonal favorites throughout every department in the store. The products will be showcased throughout all Reasor’s locations with themed signage and a special month-long ad. With football, family entertainment and upcoming fall activities including Halloween, Reasor’s is showing the products to help celebrate the […]
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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 inMarket Profile, Southwest
Voters Will Consider If Grocery Stores In Colorado Can Sell Wine
The longstanding Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association is in the process of merging with the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association. Within the past two years, the organizations have been working to become one as Mary Lou Chapman, longtime president and CEO of RMFIA, moves closer to retirement, according to Grier Bailey, executive director of CWPMA. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Plans To Merge Corporate Locations As OneTyson
Tyson Foods has announced plans to bring together all employees from the Chicago, Downers Grove, Illinois, and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, area corporate locations to its world headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. The move will foster closer collaboration, enhance team member agility and enable faster decision making. Employees will begin the phased relocation in 2023. “Tyson’s […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Donates 1M Pounds Of Protein For Florida Relief
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is donating four million meals and deploying other disaster relief efforts to support those impacted by the recent flooding and severe weather from Hurricane Ian in Florida. The company is partnering with Walmart to help distribute more than one million pounds of protein to feed those in need in Fort Myers, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Celebrates Halloween With Limited-Edition Nugget Shapes
For the Halloween season, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson brand is introducing spooky nuggets. The limited-edition nuggets come in three shapes: pumpkins, bats and ghosts. Made with 100 percent white meat chicken raised with no antibiotics, Spooky Nuggets are available through a giveaway on the brand’s Instagram page. “Our Fun Nuggets are a fan favorite, and we want to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Launches Two Pork Rind Products
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has announced two additions to its portfolio of pork rinds, New Buttery Garlic and Italian Herb Krutones. The products are scheduled in launch in spring. The experience of popping pork rinds is one that consumers have continued to request. It’s also a dining experience that has found success at various restaurants nationwide. Additionally, […]
Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Southwest
BGC Chairman Offers High Praise For ‘Indispensable’ Honoree
Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co., knew Rosemary Jones long before she came to work as the company’s EVP, chief people officer/legal. “She married Chip [Jones] and our families – the Jones and Brookshires – were close growing up in Tyler, Texas. Chip is younger than I am, but Chip’s parents and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southwest
AFM Supports Breast Cancer Month With Pink Avocado Packaging
Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico is partnering with Susan G. Komen to feature limited-edition pink packaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Avocados From Mexico partnered with Walmart and Kroger’s network of banners to make it convenient for shoppers to support the “Good Fats. Good Cause” with pink packaging. The bags feature a QR code that drives shoppers to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Quinn Snacks Achieves ‘HowGood Climate Friendly’ Label
Boulder, Colorado-based Quinn Snacks has achieved the Climate Friendly product attribute from its partner HowGood, an independent research company with the largest ingredient sustainability database. Quinn will begin to roll out the first on-pack “Climate Friendly” label on its snack products in 2023. Products that receive the Climate Friendly attribute have greenhouse gas emissions that are lower […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Donates $100K To Wallace Theater
On Sept. 29, United Supermarkets presented The Wallace Theater with a check for $100,000 to help complete the renovation and restoration of the nearly century-old building. Since 1928, The Wallace Theater has been a cornerstone of Downtown Levelland, Texas, and has been revived to serve as a hub for community events, entertainment and the arts […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Hass Avocados Makes Impact To U.S., Mexican Economies
Imports of Mexican Hass avocados continue to make substantial contributions to the U.S. and Mexican economies, according to the latest analysis conducted by Texas A&M University during the 2021-22 growing season. Since 1997, the avocado supply from Mexico in the U.S. has jumped to more than 2 billion pounds annually, with more than 4 billion pounds in the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
MountainKing Potatoes Begins Butter Russets Rebrand
Houston, Texas-based MountainKing has launched a rebrand of one of its gourmet varietals with the introduction of its Butter Cream Potatoes, available in three-pound poly mesh bags. “Formerly branded as Butter Russets, the name ‘Butter Cream Potatoes’ better aligns with the qualities of the high-flavor, yellow-flesh variety known for its natural buttery and creamy flavor,” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Makes Changes To Enterprise Leadership Team
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced three key changes to the company’s enterprise leadership team. Stewart Glendinning will transition from his current role as EVP and CFO at Tyson to take on the position of group president, prepared foods. Glendinning joined Tyson Foods in 2017 from Molson Coors Brewing Company, where he served as president and […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE To Open Largest Distribution Center In Dallas, TX
KeHE Distributors will unveil its new distribution center on Oct. 5 in Dallas, Texas. The space will total nearly one million square feet, KeHE’s largest facility to date. This distribution center will provide job and growth opportunities for the greater Dallas area and for KeHE. Additionally, the new distribution center allows more dedicated support for the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Ball Corporation Provides Refillable Bottled Water Solutions
Westminster, Colorado-based Ball Corporation and Boomerang Water have announced an alliance to bring consumers a sustainable way to stay hydrated. At resorts, cruise ships, campuses and elsewhere, Ball will provide its aluminum bottles for the Boomerang Bottling System, a technology company that offers the convenience of bottled water in a sustainable package while limiting the environmental impact. […]
Posted inSouthwest, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Whole Foods
Walmart Jumps Into Roblox With Virtual Universe
Bentonville, Arkansas-based is launching two new immersive experiences in the metaverse mega-platform, Roblox. Called Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play, the spaces offer interactive content and entertainment for customers, bringing to life the best of Walmart’s “aisles” in a virtual world. Walmart Land will bring fashion, style, beauty and entertainment items to the global […]
Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Recognized For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Brookshire Grocery Co. was a recipient of Shelby Publishing’s inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in 2021 and has been honored again in 2022. Two BGC leaders, Latasha Woodard, district VP – District 5, and Rubi Gonzalez, diversity, equity and inclusion manager, were also featured as 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Award winners in the June […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
BuzzBallz Adds New Espresso Martini Flavor To Brand Portfolio
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz has launched a new addition to its brand portfolio – BuzzBallz Cocktails and Chillers Espresso Martini. The cocktail features coffee notes and a hint of sweetness. In anticipation of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, the company believes its time to introduce an espresso cocktail to a larger cross-nation market. BuzzBallz Espresso Martini […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Westrock Coffee To Showcase Beverage Solutions At NACS Expo
Little Rock, Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee Company will exhibit end-to-end beverage solutions at the National Association of Convenience Stores show, held Oct. 2-4 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Westrock Coffee is proud to once again attend the NACS show and see many existing customers and cultivate new partnerships with c-stores and travel centers brands from around the world,” said Kyle […]
Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Southwest
Core Values Drew Veteran Attorney To Grocery Retailer
Rosemary Jones, the EVP, chief people officer/legal for Brookshire Grocery Co., is The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2022 Woman Executive of the Year. A longtime attorney, mother of two and grandmother of one, Jones was raised in Longview, Texas, about 30 miles from Tyler, which she and her family would eventually call home. Jones […]