Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Albertsons Market and Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Market Street joined The Food Depot and Roadrunner Food Bank for two check presentation ceremonies following a 12-day statewide donate-at-the-register fundraising campaign. Guests and team members combined to raise more than $42,500 to help these organizations fight food insecurity across New Mexico. The fundraiser ran […]
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Site Of New H-E-B Store Steeped In Austin History
H-E-B has opened a 107,000-square-foot store at 12021 Highway 290 West in Austin, Texas, the site of a longtime popular music venue. Previously operated as the Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheatre, the location also was the original home of Nutty Brown Mills, a flour mill and candy shop. H-E-B bought the property in 2015, with […]
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H-E-B Sends Military Care Packages For Independence Day
In celebration of Independence Day, H-E-B will send 1,000 care packages to Texas military service members. H-E-B invites customers to nominate an active-duty military service member to receive an H-E-B care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 1,000 are received. “H-E-B has a longstanding commitment to our nation’s military, and we […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway Supports Texas Communities Through Fundraiser
Yesway’s Texas Strong fundraiser will donate $100,000 to the towns of Matador, Perryton and Hawley, which have been impacted by tornadoes. Perryton, a rural Texas Panhandle town of approximately 8,000, was hit on June 15, with Matador, a small town of 600, was nearly flattened on June 21, with at least four lives lost and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Express C-Stores Support Special Olympics
Lubbock, Texas-based United Express c-stores’ month-long fundraiser for Special Olympics culminated in a check presentation June 30. “We are so thankful to be in a position where we can help support the mission and activities of the Special Olympics,” said Angelos Lambis, director of fuel and convenience for The United Family and board member for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Holds First Supplier Inclusion Summit
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ first Supplier Inclusion Summit on June 20 brought together more than 25 customers, partners and potential suppliers for conversations about building and nurturing a diverse supply chain. “We are proud to work with companies like Tyson Foods that share our views on diversity and inclusion,” said Jim Morris, owner and CEO […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Sponsoring Gaelic Athletic Association Finals
Natural Grocers will be the anchor sponsor of the 2023 U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association National Finals, set for Aug. 18-20 in Denver. The Southwest Division of the U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association and the Denver Gaels, a Gaelic Athletic Association Club founded in 1996, will host the event in Colorado for the second time in the […]
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H-E-B’s Second Fresh Bites Debuts In Lytle, TX
H-E-B has continued to roll out its H-E-B Fresh Bites brand with the recent opening of a second location in Lytle, Texas, that includes a True Texas Tacos restaurant. With H-E-B Fresh Bites, the San Antonio-based retailer offers a new look to its convenience stores. The concept provides more options, including fresh produce, chef-inspired prepared […]