Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Southwest

Kimberly Clark Appoints Hicks As Chief Digital, Technology Officer

Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Zack Hicks as chief digital and technology officer. He is a member of the company’s executive leadership team. This role reflects Kimberly-Clark’s focus on digital technology in building brands and creating differentiated capability for the company.  Hicks joins the company after 26 years of leadership at Toyota Motors North America and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest

Walmart Launches General Stores At Getaway Outposts

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has partnered with Getaway, a health and wellness hospitality company, to bring The General Store by Walmart to select Getaway Outposts. The mini-retail experience will include seasonal products, sourced from Walmart and curated by the outdoor experts at Getaway. Items may include hiking gear, leisure activities and campfire equipment, including FujiFilm Camera, Lodge […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News

Kroger Delivery Opens Fulfillment Center In Dallas

The Kroger Co. has opened of a new customer fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the center will use advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to provide delivery services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Southwest

Eat Meati Makes Retail Debut In Sprouts Farmers Market

Boulder, Colorado-based Eat Meati can now be found on retail shelves at three Sprouts Farmers Market locations in the Denver-Boulder area.  This entrance to retail comes alongside its expanded partnership with Birdcall, an all-natural fast-casual restaurant group. This marks a major step in Meati Foods’ mission towards accessibility, with plans to achieve a national, omnichannel footprint by 2023, including all Sprouts […]

Posted inC-Store News, Southwest

7-Eleven Launches Snack-Inspired Fashion Collaborations

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing exclusive collaborations with snack and beverage brands. Customers who purchase participating products at 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores can win apparel and accessories inspired by popular snacks. A few customers will win a custom pair of shoes, including: Slurpee x What the Fanta: Designed by Jake Danklefs of Dank & Co., these sneakers are adorned with Slurpee drink branding […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Southwest

Symphony RetailAI: Omnichannel Shoppers Key To Growth

Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI has announced the findings of an analysis of nearly 600 million shopper transactions to determine the impact of today’s omnichannel grocery shopper. A key finding is that online household penetration reaches 6.4 percent, up 60 percent from pre-pandemic levels, and households that shop both in-store and online are growing at a rate of 10 […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Support Hunger Relief

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 nonprofit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance programs. These donations are part of a nationwide philanthropy program that the company supports and includes most Feeding America member food banks. The grants from Tyson Foods’ Social Investment Committee will fund a variety […]

Posted inMarketing News, Southwest

Alpha Co. Joins PepsiCo.’s Juntos Crecemos Platform

Alpha Co. Marketing & Media, co-founded in 2019 by Juan Pablo Osorio, has announced its participation in PepsiCo’s Juntos Crecemos platform. The company has been working with the Houston community to help local Spanish speakers better reach their market. Juntos Crecemos “Together We Grow” is a $50 million platform aimed at strengthening Hispanic-owned businesses, specifically restaurants, bodegas and carnicerías, by addressing foundational challenges and supporting […]