Tyson Foods Inc., based in Springdale, Arkansas, is launching Upward Pathways, an in-plant career development program that provides frontline team members with job skills training and workforce certifications at no cost. The program will be piloted at 10 of the company’s plant locations and is a partnership between Tyson, adult education providers and community colleges […]
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 inOrganic Natural, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Vital Farms Enters National Foodservice Partnership With Acosta
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation that offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide, has partnered with Acosta Foodservice, a U.S. foodservice sales and marketing agency in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Acosta will represent Vital Farms’ national U.S. foodservice distribution. “Expanding our foodservice distribution is an important pillar of our growth strategy,” said […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Latest News, International Foods, Southwest, Vista Markets
Market Profile: Seven-Store Vista Markets Chain Has Expanded Along With El Paso
‘We cater to the community here by being diverse’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Mike Piña founded Vista Markets in the late 1980s as a bakery. Over the years, it has transitioned into a full-sized supermarket. Today, the company operates seven grocery stores in El Paso, Texas, with plans for an eighth at the beginning […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Virtual Cooking Classes
Whole Foods Market, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has released “Gourmet Date for Good,” a series of three virtual live cook-along events to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend at home in three unique ways. Organized by Whole Foods Market and hosted by comedian Heather McMahan, actress Tabitha Brown and comedian Matt Bellassai, each event is designed for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Tops Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies List
For the fifth consecutive year, Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, ranks No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, is given to top executives, directors and financial analysts to identify […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Flagship Food Group Makes Investment In La Tortilla Factory
Denver-based Flagship Food Group, owner of 505 Southwestern, has agreed to make an investment into La Tortilla Factory Inc. to support its future growth strategy. Flagship will become the majority stake holder in the company while the third generation Tamayo family members continue to remain valued partners. “We are excited and eager to embrace Flagship Food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
New Book Shares 92-Year History Of Brookshire Grocery Co.
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. has published a book which shares its more than 92 years of history, titled “From Cotton Picker to Store Keeper.” “I am excited to have our story shared with our partners, customers and communities,” said Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co., which was founded in 1928. “My grandfather […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southwest
Walmart Expands Vision, Renames Media Business
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has shared an expanded vision and new name for its media business, now called Walmart Connect. Formerly known as Walmart Media Group, the new name reflects the company’s ability to accelerate the connection between brands and its 150 million weekly customers. Walmart Connect is creating ways for partners to be top of […]
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Symphony RetailAI Ranks In 4 Categories On RIS Software LeaderBoard
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI was ranked in the RIS Software LeaderBoard 2021 in four categories, including the top-20 list, “Retail Tech’s Master Class.” The LeaderBoard lists software providers as ranked by retailers that use their software. The RIS ranking system is based on customer satisfaction, retail concentration (retail-specific modules/functions) and revenue factor (a rating system for annual revenue). […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Brand Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest Is Back
The team at Tyson brand is encouraging people to show their love at Valentine’s Day with nuggets through the return of the fan-loved “Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest.” This year the contest is even sweeter – chicken nugget lovers have the exclusive opportunity to win a package of new Tyson Nuggets of Love, limited-edition heart-shaped nuggets, only available through the contest. […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Farmer Brothers Enters Strategic Partnership With High Brew Coffee
Northlake, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea, and culinary products, has entered into a strategic partnership with High Brew Coffee, a manufacturer of ready-to-drink coffee products. Under the agreement, Farmer Brothers will distribute three flavors of High Brew’s premium RTD cold brew coffee via its Direct-Store-Delivery routes. […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
When Vaccines Roll Out In U.S., Walmart Stands Ready To Serve
Over the past year, Walmart says its associates have risen to the challenge of serving customers in new ways. Today, at the dawn of the most significant vaccine rollout of our lifetimes, Walmart again stands ready to serve, according to Dr. Cheryl Pegus, EVP of health and wellness. “As we look to a future when […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rollin’ n Bowlin’ Kicks Off 2021 With New Distribution Partner
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, continues to expand its reach to new consumers across the U.S. by signing with health food distributor KeHE. The partnership will introduce Rollin’ n Bowlin’ to eight KeHE distribution centers in Illinois, California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indiana and Oregon. “KeHE’s mission to ‘serve to make lives better’ […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kroger Delta Division Proposes Additional Wage Investment Of $27M
Kroger Delta Division has revealed details of its latest contract offer to UFCW Local 2008 for associates in its Arkansas stores. The company is proposing to invest $27 million in wage increases and ratification bonuses in addition to maintaining exceptional health care benefits. “We have presented the union with our comprehensive best offer that includes […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Announces Its 2020 Deli Brokers Of The Year
Tyson Foods Inc. has recognized its 2020 top performing deli brokers across the country with the Deli Broker of the Year award. The winners – Braun & Associates, Pyramid Foods and Scooter Bay Sales – were chosen based on proven growth in their respective markets, creating new ways to serve customers, bringing innovative merchandising solutions […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
ePac Flexible Packaging Continues Explosive Growth
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging saw its growth explode in 2020 over the prior year, doubling in both sales volume and employees. The company expanded its digital printing capacity by 35 percent, along with additional laminating and pouch making assets. The added capacity was spread across existing and new U.S. locations, as well as international […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
WisePies Pizza Wins 2020 SMSDC Idol Competition
WiseChoice Foods’ WisePies Pizza won the 2020 SMSDC Minority Business Enterprise Idol competition developed by the certifying agency, Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC), a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). WiseChoice Foods showcased its development and 2020 launch of the retail WisePies Pizza brand. The clean-label frozen pizza line had […]
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DMA Solutions Unveils Marketing Matters Webinar Topics
Dallas, Texas-based DMA Solutions has announced the January and February discussion topics and dates for its Marketing Matters webinars, with more to be announced throughout the year. DMA Solutions’ growing webinar series plans to cover a variety of topics that are both informative and discussion based. Dan’l Mackey Almy, president and CEO of DMA Solutions, and […]
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Doritos Commercial Brings New Dimension To Super Bowl Experience
While Doritos has been a Super Bowl fixture for more than two decades, this year the brand is bringing a whole new dimension to gameday with the return of Doritos 3D Crunch. To mark the occasion, Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, debuted its Super Bowl campaign, #FlatMatthew, with a cliff-hanging […]
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El Yucateco To Make Donation In Honor Of National Hot Sauce Day
Bentonville, Arkansas-based El Yucateco Hot Sauce says it will be making a donation to Feeding America equivalent to the value of 5,000 bottles of its El Yucateco hot sauce in honor of National Hot Sauce Day. The event will take place on Jan. 22. The company also will be holding a Hot Sauce Recipe Competition […]