Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is featuring a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout March. Central Market’s offerings include everything from women-owned wines, skin and hair products and additional grocery items. Featured women-owned products at Central Market […]
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Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps To Hold Grand Opening Of Remodeled Store In Jay, OK
Harps Food Stores has announced the grand opening of its remodeled store at 1107 South Main St. in Jay, Oklahoma. The celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on March 22. The store, formerly a Walmart, has undergone an extensive interior renovation. The remodel is a significant investment in the store’s future, and it is the result […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Favor Delivery Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
To celebrate their five-year anniversary, H-E-B and Favor Delivery will support five Texas-based nonprofits with gifts totaling $100,000. Together, the companies have established a delivery service that has grown to serve people in more than 400 cities across the state. The nonprofits, which focus on STEM education for underserved and underrepresented groups, were chosen for their drive to advance equity […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southwest
Retailers Across Lone Star State Are ‘Optimistic But Still Cautious’
The economy in the Lone Star State continues to improve but is hindered by inflation, supply shortages and workforce gaps, according to Gary Huddleston, a grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association. Independent grocers have the larger challenge as wholesale distribution becomes less reliable compared to larger chains, which have their own dedicated supply […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Pacific Ridge Expands Operations To Northwest Arkansas
Pacific Ridge “PACRIDGE,” a farming food company based in Saskatchewan, Canada, announced it is expanding operations to the U.S. by establishing its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. PACRIDGE brings a foundational vision of soil-to-shelf regenerative farming by empowering farmers, retailers and consumers with transparency and technology. “We partner with farmers across [more than] 375,000 acres of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Signs Agreement To Acquire Williams Sausage Co.
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Williams Sausage Company Inc. of Union City, Tennessee. “The addition of Williams Sausage Company aligns with our strategic intent of expanding our capacity to serve our customers,” said Stewart Glendinning, group president, prepared foods for Tyson Foods. “We also look forward to welcoming Williams’ dedicated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Celebrates Employees During Holiday
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. will recognize its employees Feb. 22 during the third annual Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association, has organized this holiday to recognize supermarket employees for the work they do feeding families and strengthening communities. Almost 6 million supermarket employees in the U.S. help to keep shelves stocked and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Calls For Annual Quest For Texas Best Contest Entries
H-E-B has announced the call for entries for its 10th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 22-April 6. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their products on H-E-B shelves across the state. H-E-B has discovered more than 960 products throughout […]