Cheryl Sullivan, chief product officer for Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has been named to RIS News’ Influentials 2021: Top 10 Movers and Shakers in Retail. The annual recognition highlights executives who are shaping the retail industry and their companies through […]
Category: Southwest
The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Hits Road For Feast Of Sharing Celebrations
H-E-B is taking its mobile kitchens on the road for the company’s annual Feast of Sharing celebrations. During November and December, the program will donate more than 340,000 meals to 18 Texas food banks and provide monetary gifts to more than 45 hunger relief organizations in the state. Although this year’s H-E-B Feast of Sharing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Gatik, Walmart Achieve Industry First Fully Driverless Deliveries
Gatik is operating daily without a driver behind the wheel of its Walmart delivery route in Bentonville, Arkansas, the companies announced today. The route moves customer orders between a Walmart dark store and a Neighborhood Market in a fleet of multi-temperature autonomous box trucks. According to Gatik, its deployment with Walmart in the state represents […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Reasor’s Offers Free Meal To Veterans, Military Personnel On Nov. 11
In honor of Veterans Day, Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s invites all veterans and active-duty personnel to enjoy a free meal from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 11. Meals are available for in-store dining or carry out. To be eligible, participants must show proof of military service and choose from one of the $7.99 specials. The free […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
CEFCO Opens New Store In Robinson, Texas
CEFCO Convenience Stores recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 101 W. Moonlight Drive in Robinson, Texas. The new location will feature a large selection of fresh food offerings, including CEFCO Kitchen tacos as well as hand-breaded fried chicken, kolaches, pizza, breakfast sandwiches and additional choices. This store will be open […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southwest
RMFIA And CWPMA Announce Plans To Merge
Frequent collaborators ‘work well together’ by Eric Pereira/ content creator The Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association and Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association have announced plans to merge, although an official date hasn’t been set. “For the past few years RMFIA and CWPMA have been working in partnership to cover all the issues and agencies in Colorado […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Rollin’ N Bowlin’ Expands Product Line With Nut Butter Stuffed Dates
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, has announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ launched the first-of-its-kind, shelf-stable product nationally on Nov. 1 with health food distributor KeHE, as a KeHE Elevate Brand. “We strive to provide a variety of genuinely healthy and delicious plant-based foods for our growing customer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Reasor’s Offers Taste Of The Holidays Through Dec. 28
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s is celebrating holiday flavors with limited edition items available through Dec. 28. Stock up on limited-time seasonal products, unique wine varietals, décor and more. In addition, customers can visit the Reasor’s Taste of the Holidays month long ad for holiday inspiration and recipes. Entertaining for the family? Don’t forget about the holiday dinners, […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Reasor’s 17 Oklahoma Stores
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s LLC and Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. announced Nov. 1 that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire Reasor’s 17 stores in Oklahoma. Reasor’s will be the newest banner of stores for the BGC family, which operates four others – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Fresh by Brookshire’s and Spring […]
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On The Border Introduces New Dips, Chips
Carrollton, Texas-based On The Border Chips & Dips is introducing two new restaurant-inspired dips and café style tortilla chips: Southwest Bean Dip, Jalapeño Ranch Dip and Lightly Salted Café Style Tortilla Chips. The Southwest Bean Dip is made with a blend of crushed and whole beans, tomatoes and peppers while the Jalapeño Ranch Dip will […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Now Offering Air Fried Chicken Bites
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson brand has introduced its new Tyson Air Fried Chicken Bites. The new offering has 75 percent less fat and 35 percent less calories than fast food breaded chicken options, but with the same taste and crunch of traditionally fried chicken. Americans today want better-for-you versions of comfort foods, and Tyson brand is meeting this trend by launching […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
A2 Milk And Hershey To Release Co-Branded Chocolate Milk
The a2 Milk Co. and The Hershey Co. are releasing the co-branded Hershey’s/The a2 Milk Co. chocolate milk, marking Hershey’s first partnership with a premium milk company. Hershey’s a2 Milk, using 2 percent reduced fat a2 Milk, is scheduled to hit retailers’ shelves beginning in January 2022 in 59-oz. refrigerated cartons as well as in 8-oz. shelf stable single, […]
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Fast Co. Honors Vital Farms In Its First List Of ‘Brands That Matter’
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp. that offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide, was named as one of Fast Co.’s 2021 “Brands That Matter.” This is Fast Co.’s inaugural list that honors companies and nonprofits achieving relevance through cultural impact, social engagement and communicating their mission and ideals. “Fast Company is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Announces Winners Of First ‘Best Of The Best’ Survey
The Natural Grocers’ “Best of the Best” customer survey was held in September, with customers answering five questions to rank their most beloved Natural Grocers Brand products. They also were asked to weigh in on their favorite organic fruit or vegetable. Natural Grocers Brand products reflect the company’s values – supporting small farmers, family businesses […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens New Oak Hill Store In Southwest Austin
H-E-B officially opened its new Oak Hill store in southwest Austin on Oct. 27. At 90,000 square feet, the new store at U.S. Highway 290 and FM 1826 features an expansive product assortment and several services customers have come to expect from H-E-B. The new store replaced the former location in the nearby Oak Hill […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Reports More Than 96% Of Active Workforce Is Vaccinated
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it has achieved nearly full vaccination of its active workforce. President and CEO Donnie King released the news in a note to members of the Tyson Foods workforce. The full note is below: “Throughout the pandemic, your health and safety has been our top priority. We have used every tool […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Acquires ReTech Labs
Dallax, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has acquired ReTech Labs, a global SaaS provider of real-time image capture and recognition technology. Through ReTech’s solutions, retailers and CPG teams can manage on-shelf availability, eliminate out-of-stock issues and distribution voids, and ensure the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sales Of Gold Potatoes Continue To Increase
New data shows volume sales of fresh gold potatoes outpacing sales of reds, russets and whites. This news comes as growers continue to provide a promising outlook for the harvest of their yellow-flesh varieties. Volume sales (in terms of pounds) of fresh gold potatoes increased 3.3 percent during the 52-week period ending Oct. 23, according […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Deepens Relationship With Whole Foods
La Colombe, a specialty coffee roaster, is expanding its presence with Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market that launches the brand into the national spotlight. La Colombe will provide the coffee and training for cafés in several Whole Foods Market regions, including Rocky Mountain and North Atlantic. Additionally, two “Friends of Whole Foods Market” locations, which […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Offers Educational Opportunities For Black And African Americans
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. and Walmart.org have announced three additional shared value and philanthropic initiatives that build on its strategy to advance equity in education. These include: Three leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T State University and Spelman College – will be added to the slate of Walmart’s […]