Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire two Winn-Dixie locations from Southeastern Grocers (SEG) in Baton Rouge and St. George, Louisiana. The locations, one at 8601 Siegen Lane in St. George and another at 13002 Coursey Blvd. in Baton Rouge, will become Super 1 Foods stores following a short closing for […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates New Store Grand Opening In Manor, TX
Joined by more than 750 customers on Oct. 22, H-E-B debuted its store at 13100 N FM 973 in Manor, a community east of Austin, Texas. The 101,000-square-foot store is the first H-E-B in the Central Texas city and showcases the quality products and innovative services the retailer’s customers have come to love and expect. […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Southwest
Mission Foods Adds Zero Net Carbs Spinach Tortillas To Product Lineup
Mission Foods has expanded its better-for-you product line with Zero Net Carbs Spinach Tortillas. The soft taco-sized tortillas offer flavor and nutrition for consumers seeking low-carb choices that don’t affect taste. Whether following a keto diet, supporting a GLP-1 lifestyle, looking to lower net carbs consumption or add more nutrient-dense foods to a diet, Mission […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, Avery Dennison Aim To Increase Operational Efficiency Using RFID
Walmart and Avery Dennison have announced a new innovation to advance the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology in fresh categories. Addressing food waste and ensuring freshness are important for consumers, producers and retailers. This first-to-market solution seeks to transform inventory processes and enhance employee and customer experiences across fresh departments – particularly bakery, meat […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
BGC To Add Two FRESH By Reasor’s Stores In OK
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire Uptown Grocery’s locations in The Village and Edmond, Oklahoma, which will become FRESH by Reasor’s stores following a short closure for conversion. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce our FRESH store with our exceptional service to The Village and Edmond communities,” […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, OpenAI Partner On AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart is combining its assortment, prices and delivery speed with the power of artificial intelligence, entering a partnership with OpenAI that will start soon by allowing customers and members to shop Walmart through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. Whether planning meals, restocking household essentials or finding something new, customers can chat and buy, with Walmart handling […]
Posted inSustainability News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Exceeds $100K Goal In Organic Month Fundraiser
Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, Natural Grocers’ Organic Month campaign raised $113,220 for the Rodale Institute, exceeding its $100,000 goal. “This incredible achievement is thanks to the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our good4u crew, who helped promote the campaign in stores every day,” said Raquel Isely, VP […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, Sam’s Club Campaign Raises $360K For North Texas Food Bank
The community of North Texas helped raise more than $360,000 for families in need through the 12th annual Walmart and Sam’s Club “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign. Supported by shoppers, employees and partnerships with food and beverage brands, the campaign helped provide donations to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) during a time when an estimated […]