Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the real smiles of 30 “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things in their communities. The new Lay’s bags continue the brand’s mission to inspire even more smiles in 2020, with up to $1 million in proceeds benefitting Operation Smile. The Lay’s Smiles packaging and brand’s digital […]
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 inNonfood Items, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Releases CEO Mackey’s Newest Book
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has released co-founder and CEO John Mackey’s newest book, “Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business” (Portfolio/Penguin Random House; $27). The debut coincides with the 40th anniversary of the first Whole Foods Market store opening. This latest work is a follow-up to Mackey’s 2013 bestseller, “Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business,” […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart+ Membership Option Now Available Across The Country
Customers across the country can now sign up for Walmart+, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company’s new membership option aimed at saving customers time and money. Walmart+ is meant to make life easier for busy families by pulling together the conveniences of its stores, delivery offering, online offerings and more. Members will receive unlimited free delivery from […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Launches Open Prairie Natural Meats Case-Ready Product
Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, has launched its Open Prairie Natural Meats case-ready product line. The dual protein and traceable product line will offer consumers a convenient and affordable natural protein choice. The new Open Prairie Natural Meats case ready products are well-positioned to address consumers’ packaging priorities when shopping the meat case. One recent […]
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BGC To Extend Hourly Appreciation Pay For Retail, Logistics Employees
Brookshire Grocery Co. remains committed to its frontline employee-partners by extending its Appreciation Pay to Nov. 6 as a “thank you” to employee-partners for doing their best every day to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Appreciation Pay is an extension of the pay increase ($1 an hour extra) that started March 24 for […]
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BGC Extends Discount For Seniors, Critical Emergency Service Providers
Brookshire Grocery Co. is extending its discount programs through Oct. 6 for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers in all four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s. BGC has offered both discount programs since March. Senior citizen discount BGC is extending the 5 percent daily […]
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Walmart Joins Paymentus To Enhance Bill Pay Experience
Walmart and Paymentus have formed a partnership designed to modernize the bill pay experience in Walmart stores and in the Walmart app. As part of the collaboration, Walmart has joined the Paymentus Instant Payment Network, adding another Fortune 100 company to Paymentus’ quickly growing user base. Paymentus, an advanced bill payment platform, powers businesses’ customer […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Program To Reduce Food Waste, Feed Communities
To kick off Hunger Action Month, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market announces “Nourishing our Neighborhoods,” a program created to expand capacity and capability for community-based food rescue organizations to move food from where it’s available to where it’s needed most. Whole Foods Market is donating the funds to purchase 19 refrigerated vans and donating two refrigerated […]
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7-Eleven Continues Global Expansion, Agreement For Stores In Laos
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven continues to expand its presence globally, with a planned entry into Laos. The retailer signed a master franchise agreement with CP ALL Laos Co. to develop and operate the company’s stores in the country. The first branded convenience store is expected to open in Vientiane, the capital city. CP ALL has had […]
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Brookshire Grocery Collects Over 460K Meals For East Texas Food Bank
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. has coordinated the collection and donation of food over the last three weeks from customers and vendors, totaling over $58,000. The food was donated to the East Texas Food Bank, providing aid to community members in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collection was made possible through “Fill the Big […]
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Goya Donates Food To Salvation Army To Help Feed Hurricane Victims
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, is donating food to The Salvation Army for victims of Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. Goya’s donation of shelf-stable products including beans, coconut water and other products will be included in meal kits that will be distributed directly to thousands of hurricane victims by The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart, Sam’s Club Donating Cash, Products To Hurricane Relief
With the catastrophic storm, flooding and power outages affecting southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $2.5 million in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations leading hurricane relief efforts. The funds and product donations will support hurricane relief efforts in the area through four non-profits […]
Posted inCBD News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Cannabidiol Shows Promise To Help Lower Blood Pressure
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, regardless of sex or ethnicity. One person dies every 37 seconds from cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are key risk factors in the progression of cardiovascular disease1. Although there are numerous prescription medications available to increase heart health, Americans […]
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Market Profile: Leevers Supermarkets Embraces Hyper-Local Focus, New Format
by John McCurry, contributing writer Leevers Supermarkets, headquartered in the Denver suburb of Franktown, traces its roots to 1938 in North Dakota. Today, the company operates 18 stores along Colorado’s Front Range between Fort Collins and Pueblo. Most of the stores are under the Save-A-Lot banner. In addition, the company operates El Mercado de Colorado, […]
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Sun Belle To Acquire CoolHouse Distribution Center In Laredo, Texas
Berry marketer Sun Belle has agreed to acquire the business and property of CoolHouse Distribution Center in Laredo, Texas. The acquisition adds a fifth Sun Belle distribution center to company-operated facilities in Jessup, Maryland; Miami, Florida; Schiller Park, Illinois; and Oxnard, California. CoolHouse’s three-year old facility has 35,000 square feet of refrigerated and freezer space […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Jimmy Dean Brand Offers Breakfast Casserole Bites, Wraps This Fall
Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is offering two new breakfast products this fall. Jimmy Dean Casserole Bites and Jimmy Dean Delights Breakfast Wraps will join the brand’s product portfolio. “Breakfast plays a comforting role in people’s lives and daily routines, especially as many of us continue to navigate new and changing schedules,” said Scott Glenn, senior director of marketing for the Jimmy Dean brand. “We’re proud […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B At Mueller’s Main Streat Food Hall Now Open
In a first for the Austin, Texas, community, H-E-B is opening a food hall inside one of its stores with a varied lineup of restaurants. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Main Streat food hall and bar opened inside H-E-B at Mueller with Roots Chicken Shak by Chef Tiffany Derry, True Texas BBQ, Calle Taqueria, Yumai Japanese […]
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Brookshire Brothers Raises Money To Help Feed Those In Need
Lufkin, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers and its shoppers have come together to fight food insecurity. On May 14, Brookshire Brothers launched an initiative to raise money to provide food to those who’ve lost jobs, income and their health due to COVID-19. During this time of giving, Brookshire Brothers shoppers were given the opportunity to donate $1, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
ePac, RePurpose Technologies Partner To Address Plastics Waste Crisis
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging and RePurpose Technologies have entered into a partnership to effectively solve the crisis that leads to nine out of 10 pieces of discarded plastic waste polluting our environment. ePac is the first company created based entirely on breakthrough digital printing from HP. RPT provides engineered product solutions through purpose-driven recycling, […]
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Arrive Logistics Named 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List
Austin, Texas-based Arrive Logistics, a people-first freight broker powered by technology, was named one of Food Logistics’ 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers. Presented by Food Logistics, the industry’s only publication dedicated to food and beverage supply chains, the Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the food and […]