Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has named Adam Deckinger as general counsel and secretary, effective immediately. Deckinger has been with the company since 2018, most recently serving as SVP, head of law and compliance. He will report to Donnie King, president and CEO. Deckinger will succeed Amy Tu, chief legal officer and secretary, who was named […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Honors MLK With In-Store Fundraiser
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has announced its in-store fundraising campaign in support of Jack and Jill of America on Jan. 16. The company hopes to raise $60,000 or more to JJOA’s College Graduation Assistance Program Fund by donating a portion of its sales at stores nationwide. The GAP Fund is used to provide scholarship endowments to satisfy tuition debt of students […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Partners With Salesforce On Pickup, Delivery Technology
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Commerce Technologies and Walmart GoLocal have announced a partnership with Salesforce to provide retailers with access to technologies and solutions that power local pickup and delivery for shoppers. Walmart Commerce Technologies Store Assist local fulfillment app and Walmart GoLocal local delivery solutions will be available through Salesforce AppExchange to help retailers thrive […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Brierley To Showcase Loyalty Program Innovations At NRF 2023
Frisco, Texas-based Brierley will exhibit its platform, LoyaltyonDemand, with PopID’s facial verification technology Jan. 15-17 at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show in New York. This POS integration will enhance the customer experience and increase engagement for loyalty program members to participate and redeem rewards with facial verification. PopID provides a secure authentication service to verify a person’s identity based on facial […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Continues Support Of Texas Blue Sand Project
The United Family joined local organizations One Voice Home, Voice of Hope and Open Door Jan. 11 to kick off the Texas Blue Sand Project and bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking on the South Plains. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This will be the third year that The United Family has […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
Dave’s Gourmet Helps Pink Sauce With Walmart Distribution
Dallas, Texas-based Dave’s Gourmet has partnered with entrepreneur Chef Pii to help bring Pink Sauce from TikTok to the commercial market in Walmart locations. Chef Pii, a social media influencer, attempted to launch her creation to the public, selling out of her initial stock in days. However, a lack of commercial food production knowledge led […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Opens First Store In Israel
Electra Consumer Products, a franchisee of Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven International, opened its first 7-Eleven store Jan. 11 at the Dizengoff Center Mall in Tel Aviv, Israel. The single-story Tel Aviv store will feature 7-Eleven’s recognizable retail environment and serve a variety of internationally popular products and beverages, including bean-to-cup coffee, Slurpee drinks and Big Gulp drinks, as well as local delicacies. Customers can enjoy a […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
All Y’Alls Foods Uses Less Resources To Produce Its Products
Cross Roads, Texas-based All Y’alls Foods said it uses less than 1/13th of the land, fuel and water to produce its jerky and bits products, compared to animal-based proteins. When asked if All Y’alls Foods is dedicated to sustainability in 2023, CEO and Founder Brett Christoffel said, “Oh heck, yes. Sustainability cannot be approached without shifting to plant-based proteins.” […]