San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day with its annual reusable bag giveaway, providing 250,000 reusable bags to customers. On April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Texas Grocer Introduces Visa Signature Credit Cards
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market have launched the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card and Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card, offering customers unlimited cash back on groceries and other purchases, flexible redemption options and additional cost-saving benefits. The credit cards can be used to receive the 5 percent cash back benefit on the purchase of eligible […]
Posted inH-E-B, C-Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Introduces ‘Fresh Bites’ Convenience Store
San Antonio-based H-E-B has introduced its rebranded H-E-B Fresh Bites convenience store, which will provide customers more fresh options, such as produce, prepared food and meal options. On April 13, the first H-E-B Fresh Bites opened adjacent to the H-E-B on Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Leander, Texas, which also features the company’s second True Texas […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s To Host ‘Spring For Meals’ Fourth Annual Food Drive
Through May 9, Reasor’s is hosting the fourth annual Spring for Meals fund and food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and its network, Grand Lake Community Ministry and the Tahlequah C.A.R.E. Food Pantry. All Reasor’s 17 stores will participate in the drive. Customers can purchase $15 bags of food in-store or online. […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Debuts Renewable Natural Gas Engine Truck
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has debuted the first of five 15-liter compressed natural gas engine trucks that will be incorporated into its private fleet. The X15N engine is supplied by Cummins and fueled by Chevron with compressed natural gas linked to renewable natural gas. The truck is making its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, with pit […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Imperial Dade Opens New Warehouse In DFW Metroplex
Imperial Dade, a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has opened a 105,000-square-foot warehouse in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The opening of this facility is part of Imperial Dade’s broader North American expansion plan. The new warehouse, located at 5200 South Freeway in Fort Worth, Texas, provides access to major highways and transportation hubs, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
MountainKing Helps Retailers Get Ready For Red Potato Season
As the prime summer selling season for red potatoes approaches and supplies of russets and yellows continue to tighten, Houston, Texas-based MountainKing reports it is packing record numbers of its Butter Reds as it ramps up social media and in-store support of the variety. “We’ve steadily increased production of our Butter Reds for summer knowing […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Supports Military Children Through Appreciation Program
Continuing the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Operation Appreciation program, H-E-B will honor the Month of the Military Child throughout April by supporting nonprofits providing outreach to military children and families across Texas. Among its efforts, H-E-B gifted more than $300,000 to military-focused nonprofits, including Military Child Education Coalition and the Gratitude Initiative. MCEC supports all military-connected […]