Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a platform designed to help reduce out-of-stocks, improve execution and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience. Scintilla In-Store builds on the Scintilla platform – Walmart’s first-party insights offering that transforms granular data into intelligence for suppliers and merchants – and brings that ecosystem into Walmart stores. While Scintilla and […]
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The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress
Kroger has a longstanding history and deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1955 when the Ohio-born grocer entered the Houston market with the purchase of grocery company Henke & Pillot, which had been in operation since 1872. Kroger kept the Henke & Pillot name on the stores for about 10 years, replacing it in […]
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KeHE Distributors Concludes 2026 Summer Show In Denver, CO
KeHE Distributors recently concluded its 2026 Summer Show in Denver, Colorado, and virtually on the KeHE CONNECT platform, welcoming more than 5,000 retailers, suppliers and industry partners. The event offered education, trend insights, buying opportunities and connections to help retailers and brands compete in an evolving grocery landscape. Designed to support planning for the summer […]
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United Supermarkets, Rainier Fruit Continue Sock Donations In TX
The United Family donated 5,000 pairs of socks to six charitable organizations across Texas during February through its seventh annual Apples & Pears on a Mission partnership with Rainier Fruit. United Supermarkets donated 1,000 pairs of socks each to the Salvation Army of Lubbock (Feb. 6) and the Salvation Army of Abilene (Feb. 17). Additional […]
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Second Annual HFG Awards Program Honors 15 Store Managers From 6 States
Houchens Food Group continued its Store Manager Appreciation Awards for the second year, culminating with the announcement of the 2025 HFG Store Manager of the Year. The company recently hosted 15 lunch banquets divided by region and banner. The events included individual recognition of store managers, as well as a selection of other awards. In […]
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Dutch Bros Expands Its CPG Coffee Launch
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) is capitalizing on the cult following it has developed through its more than 1,000 drive-thru locations by expanding its consumer packaged goods footprint across major retail channels. The company’s “Dutch Bros at home” assortment now is available through Amazon and grocery partners such as Walmart, H-E-B and Albertsons, with additional […]
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United Supermarkets Donates Socks To Salvation Army
United Supermarkets donated 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Lubbock on Feb. 6, marking the seventh year The United Family has partnered with Rainier Fruit on the Apples & Pears on a Mission initiative. The donation stems from a program where a portion of proceeds from purchasing Rainier fruit during fall and […]
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Natural Grocers Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Natural Grocers has released its fiscal year 2025 Sustainability Report, marking 70 years of industry leadership and highlighting more than $7 million invested in nutrition education services during the fiscal year. The Lakewood, Colorado-based family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer emphasized its differentiated nutrition education program in this year’s report. It showcases free one-on-one coaching, […]