Einstein Brothers Bagels found success in its restaurant concept, with more than 1,000 across the country. Now, it is looking to expand into retail to give its customers better access to the brand. Andrew Heald, director of sales for the Lakewood, Colorado-based company, recently sat down with The Shelby Report to share some of the […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Southern Recipe Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will celebrate the truck driving industry and support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund with a $7,500 donation. “There’s not a day that goes by that we take our truck drivers for granted. In the midst of a challenging time for many industries, they’re still moving […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Hold Hiring Fair In Plano, TX
H-E-B is hosting a hiring fair Aug. 13 for all employee positions at the new store slated to open this fall in Plano, Texas. The store is located at 2800 E Spring Creek Parkway. Jobs will include both full-time and part-time rolls for all positions in the store including bakery, deli, produce, seafood, market, catering, in-store […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Plans To Open New Store In Mansfield, TX
H-E-B has plans to open a new store in Mansfield, Texas, continuing its expansion in the DFW Metroplex. The store builds on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforces its commitment to serve more customers in this part of Texas. “We are excited to officially announce that H-E-B is coming to Mansfield,” said […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Super 1 Foods Commemorates Store Opening With Donation
Super 1 Foods leaders and city officials gathered Aug. 3 for a grand opening ceremony to commemorate the new Super 1 Foods store in Jacksonville, Texas. During the ceremony, Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO, presented a donation of $10,000 to the Jacksonville Fire and Police Departments. “We are very excited to be a part of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Integrated Beverage Group Hires New CEO McMillian
Denver, Colorado-based Integrated Beverage Group has appointed Shawn McMillian as CEO. He brings an extensive leadership background in the consumer-packaged goods and beverage industry. Along with McMillian, IBG has also added to its team CFO Jason Mangone with his experience in strategic corporate finance. The new hires will be focused on maintaining IBG’s brands that […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Expands Distribution Center In Aurora, CO
KeHE Distributors will unveil the expansion of its distribution center Aug. 31 in Aurora, Colorado. KeHE has experienced rapid growth in recent years resulting in an increase in distribution to more than 30,000 retail outlets across North America to date. This new expansion aims to serve new independent customers. It will add 124,000 additional square feet […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southwest
As AGRMA Can Attest, Independents In Arkansas ‘Alive And Well’
The independent grocer is “alive and well” in Arkansas, according to Steve Goode, president of the Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association. Recent years have shown that “independent retailers have the ability to adapt and overcome almost any situation.” He said independents were able to overcome COVID, supply and transportation issues in the past three […]