H-E-B has named the 10 finalists in its 12th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, a search for the best products made in-state. The small businesses will compete for a share of $100,000 in cash prizes and the chance to have their products featured on H-E-B shelves across the state. Over the past few months, […]
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Whole Foods Market Names 2025 LEAP Participants
Whole Foods Market has named the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program’s Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP highlights Whole Foods Market’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with local and emerging brands through specialized, educational programming and individual mentorship. Participants […]
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Whole Foods Opens New Market In McKinney, TX
On Aug. 27, Whole Foods Market opened a 47,918-square-foot store at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas. The store’s product assortment features more than 600 items from Texas and neighboring states, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “Our team is passionate about great food and great service, and this store brings an exciting […]
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The United Family Donates $500K To Help Texas Flood Victims
This summer, The United Family and Albertsons Companies’ sister stores joined forces to help flood victims in Kerr County and San Angelo, Texas. The Albertsons Companies Foundation donated $487,366 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, managed by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the San Angelo Area Foundation. “Our fellow Texans who […]
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The United Family Donates $500K Through Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic
The United Family raised $500,000 for 24 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which took place Aug. 24-25 in Lubbock, Texas. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the tournament has raised more than $7 million for groups across Texas and New Mexico. Before the annual dinner Aug. 25, checks […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Selects Logile Solutions For Fresh Food Production
Vallarta Supermarkets has implemented Logile Inc.’s Fresh Item Management suite, helping improve forecasting accuracy and providing real-time insights to better align production with true demand. As one of the first retailers to adopt Logile’s fresh production technology, the California-based grocer played an instrumental role in shaping and refining the solutions to meet the needs of a […]
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Natural Grocers To Close Arbor Walk Store In Austin, TX
Following what it described as unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations, Natural Grocers will close its Arbor Walk store at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 30. Storewide closing sales will begin Sept. 2, with 25 percent off all items, including body care and beauty products, dairy, meat, produce and supplements. All sales will […]
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H-E-B Debuts 11th Joe V’s Smart Shop In Houston Area
Continuing its expansion in Texas, Joe V’s Smart Shop has opened a new 55,000-square-foot store at 10241 North Freeway Service Road in north Houston – its 11th site in the region and the 13th overall. Part of the H-E-B family of brands, Joe V’s Smart Shop uses innovative ways to reduce costs throughout its operations […]