H-E-B has announced the winners of its 12th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition, a statewide search for superior products made in the Lone Star State. Judges and H-E-B employees convened in San Antonio for the final decisions and selected the winners, who will receive a combined $110,000 in prize money and the opportunity […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Southwest
Clark’s Continued Serving Meeker Community Despite Encroaching Wildfire
When wildfires threatened Watt’s Ranch Market in Meeker, Colorado, this summer, two executives from the company that owns the store – Aspen-based Clark’s Market – stepped in to keep it operating while team members went home to prepare for possible evacuation. Clark’s COO Jim Clapp first arrived on the scene, later joined by Director of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest, Sustainability News
Natural Grocers To Donate 1% Of Sales On World Food Day
In honor of World Food Day on Oct. 16, Natural Grocers will hold an in-store fundraising campaign benefiting The Cornucopia Institute. The company has pledged to donate 1 percent of sales from all stores nationwide, with a goal of raising more than $45,000 for the nonprofit. By shopping at a Natural Grocers that day, customers will help support The Cornucopia […]
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Walmart Eliminating Synthetic Dyes Across All Private Label Products
Walmart U.S. plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes from its private brand food products. The change, which includes all Walmart U.S. food private brands such as Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed and bettergoods, is in line with evolving customer preferences and supports […]
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Orsak To Take Helm As H-E-B President
H-E-B has promoted COO Roxanne Orsak to president, effective in January, succeeding Craig Boyan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026 after 20 years at the helm. Orsak will be the first woman to serve as president of H-E-B, which was founded 120 years ago by Florence Butt, a pioneering female entrepreneur. She […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, News, Southwest
Association: Overregulation Biggest Threat To Colorado’s Independent Grocers, C-Stores
“I guess I would say that it is getting harder and harder to hold the line.” That’s the assessment of Grier Bailey, executive director of the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, referring to the livelihoods of smaller retailers in Colorado such as convenience stores and independent grocers. “There aren’t a lot of good things to […]
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Affiliated Foods Leverages Technology To Boost Retailer Services, Engagement
Amarillo, Texas-based Affiliated Foods Inc. is investing in forward-thinking technology to enhance the shopping experience for consumers and improve operational efficiency for its retail members. Among the most visible innovations is the implementation of digital video rails in member stores – a project led by Josh Silvia, AFI’s network and PC manager. Vusion v-rails is […]
Posted inExecutive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southwest
Henshaw Named VP, General Manager Of Perdue Specialty Meats
Westminster, Colorado-based Perdue Specialty Meats and Emerging Brands has appointed Jason Henshaw as VP and general manager of Perdue Specialty Meats, which includes the premium and natural protein brands Niman Ranch and Coleman All Natural Meats, as well as the Perdue Premium Meat Company operations. Henshaw brings more than two decades of leadership experience in […]