On Dec. 14, Natural Grocers will relocate its store in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to a renovated, larger space at 4625 Wyoming Blvd. NE. To complete the relocation process, the store at 4420 Wyoming Blvd. NE will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 11. Three days later, Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will begin the festivities with a […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Southwest
Flagship Food Group Appoints Butler As CEO
Flagship Food Group has appointed Adam Butler as CEO and as a member of the company’s advisory board. Prior to joining Flagship Food Group, Butler had a 17-year career at Kraft Heinz where he spearheaded the transformation for many of the brands in the U.S. as president for the convenient meals, frozen, coffee, cold beverages and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Begins Loyalty Campaign Giveaway
With its “Fresher for Longer” loyalty campaign, United Supermarkets, a division of Albertsons Companies Inc., is offering its Rewards! members the opportunity to earn extra benefits with every shopping visit. In addition to earning points redeemable for free groceries and discounts on food and fuel, United Supermarkets’ customers can earn digital stamps redeemable for MasterChef Food Storage products through […]
Posted inSustainability News, Southwest
Sysco Introduces ‘One Planet. One Table’ Product Line
Houston-based Sysco Corporation has launched its “One Planet. One Table.” assortment, the largest offering of certified and sustainably focused products. The Sysco “One Planet. One Table.” assortment includes more than 3,000 items across 15 categories that are: Backed by one of more than 20 sustainability certifications and standards; Included in Sysco’s sustainability commitments […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Distributes $3.6M In Employee Christmas Checks
Brookshire Grocery Co. is giving a $3.6 million investment to its employees in the form of special checks for Christmas. All employee-partners, with at least one year of uninterrupted service, will receive the equivalent of one-half week’s pay. Those with less than one year of service will receive prorated amounts. “These checks are an early […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Shoplifting Bill Fails To Advance In Colorado
Colorado retailers can feel a bit safer after a low-level crime proposal that would’ve prohibited the arrest of shoplifters was struck down in the state’s most recent legislative session. “It was really kind of egregious, especially with inflation,” said Grier Bailey, executive director of the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association & Convenience Store Association. While […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southwest
Oklahoma Grocers ‘Resilient’ In Face Of Ongoing Challenges
Oklahoma’s economy has remained fairly steady over the past year, according to Ron Edgmon, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Grocers Association. The state treasury report for August showed gross sales tax receipts up 5.1 percent over the last 12 months, although oil and gas production taxes have declined by 7.2 percent, he said. “Regional […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Breaks Ground On Marketplace Store In Fort Worth, TX
The Kroger Co. has broken ground on a new Kroger Marketplace format store at 113 East Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth, Texas. The 123,000-square-foot store, built on nearly 17 acres, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new store is anticipated to create 250-300 new jobs for the Fort Worth […]