Temple, Texas-based supply chain services provider McLane Co. has extended a multi-year agreement for 530 Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations. McLane’s ability to service all stores within the 42 states where Pilot Flying J operates was a factor in the company’s decision to extend the agreement, according to Laura Palenkas, Pilot Flying J’s VP […]
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United’s Market Street Banner Growing Under Albertsons Umbrella
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor United Supermarkets adopted a strategic growth plan in 1998 that grew the company into what it is today. It was a milestone in the company’s timeline, as United Supermarkets opened its very first Market Street store in Wichita Falls. The Market Street banner is described as “where everyday meets gourmet” with […]
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Whole Foods Rolls Out Food Truck, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market is launching a food truck test kitchen at its flagship store in Austin, Texas, to experiment with new ideas for the specialty grocer’s in-store eateries. The truck will open Thursday, March 10, under the name Tartinette and will offer a selection of open-faced sandwiches and salads prepared […]
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Leaders Of Lowe’s Markets, Coborn’s Honored With NGA Awards
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has recognized two industry leaders with its top awards during the 2016 NGA Show, which runs through March 2 in Las Vegas. The Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award was presented to Roger Lowe Sr., president/chairman of the board for Lowe’s Markets. Lowe began his career in the grocery industry […]
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All Of MillerCoors’ Major Breweries Reach Landfill-Free Milestone
MillerCoors says all of its major breweries are now landfill-free, with the Fort Worth Brewery in Texas being the latest site to reach this milestone. MillerCoors has remained an industry leader in waste reduction since its first brewery reached landfill-free status in 2011 by leveraging key learnings and the passion of its people to brew […]
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WinCo Set To Take Over Former Target Anchor Site At Carrollton, Texas, Shopping Center
Boise, Idaho-based discount grocer WinCo Foods plans to develop a new, ground-up 82,077-s.f. anchor store at Carrollton’s landmark Trinity Valley Shopping Center, located at the northeast corner of the President George Bush Turnpike (SH-190) and Josey Lane. The new WinCo will be developed at the site of a former anchor store at the center. In […]
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United Family Celebrates 100th Anniversary With $100K In School Donations
As part of United Supermarkets’ 100th anniversary celebration, The United Family will donate $100,000 to local schools throughout West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and eastern New Mexico as part of its Shop to Support Schools program. Through Oct. 15, guests may link a school of choice to their rewards account at any United Supermarkets, United Express, […]
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Brookshire Brothers Celebrates Canyon Lake, Texas, Opening
Brookshire Brothers says the Canyon Lake, Texas, community showed up in big numbers on Feb. 3 for its new store’s soft opening there. The ribbon was officially cut today (Feb. 10) during a ceremony that featured the local high school band, prizes and sampling. The grocer said the event kicked off of a month of grand […]
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Brookshire Brothers’ Charitable Foundation Distributes Funds To 18 Groups
Since 2008, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers has invited its vendors to play in the company’s two Charitable Foundation golf tournaments each year. Proceeds since the tournament’s inception have exceeded $1 million. Vendors appreciate the opportunity to network with their colleagues while raising money for nearly 20 worthy causes—all which support children and families and align with the […]
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New State-Of-The-Art Travel Center Opens In Hillsboro, Texas
TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has expanded its network with the completion of construction and opening of TA Hillsboro, located on 78 acres of land at I-35, Exit 370 (160 State Highway 77), in Hillsboro, Texas. TravelCenters and Hillsboro City officials say they have worked closely together to […]
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Wienerschnitzel Unveils Express Format
Wienerschnitzel, “Home of America’s Favorite Chili Dog,” exhibited at the NACS Show for the first time in 2015 to promote its new Express model. The concept is being tested at a Colorado convenience store and is performing significantly above expectations. The franchisee operating the test location, Tobey Williams, operations director of Rocky Mountain C-Stores, spoke […]
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United Family Marks 100th Anniversary This Year, Kicks Off Festivities This Weekend
For The United Family, 2016 marks a historic year, as United Supermarkets celebrates the store’s 100th anniversary. What began as United Cash Store in Sayre, Oklahoma, in 1916 has grown into a multi-banner, Texas-based grocery chain with 66 stores in 36 communities. Today, The United Family operates United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos […]
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Glazer’s To Merge With Southern, Will Retain Malt Beverage Business
Dallas, Texas-based Glazer’s Inc. plans to separate the majority of its malt beverage distribution business prior to the closing of its combination with Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc. As a result of the separation, the beer business within Glazer’s existing MillerCoors footprint will operate under a new company called Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, […]
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United Family Raises More Than $25K For South Plains Food Bank
The United Family, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, says its annual holiday food drive and Lubbock, Texas, customers raised $25,129 for the South Plains Food Bank. This year’s donations exceeded last year’s food drive results by more than $5,000. Additionally, the Lubbock-area United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations sold 3,544 pre-packed bags valued […]
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Teacher And Oregon Ducks Fan Wins Kiolbassa VIP Bowl Experience
For San Antonio, Texas, teacher, father of six and devout Oregon Duck fans Spencer Lake, Christmas came early. On Dec. 21, Kiolbassa Provision Co. named him the recipient of its online Valero Alamo Bowl VIP Package promotion. Lake and three family members attended the Jan. 2 match up between PAC 12 Oregon Ducks and the […]
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NMSU Researchers Work To Increase Produce Sales In Grocery Stores
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor New Mexico State University College of Business marketing professors Collin Payne and Mihai Niculescu have been looking for ways to encourage shoppers to spend more of their food dollars on fresh produce. They are co-directors of NMSU’s Consumer Behavior Laboratory, which is equipped with eye-tracking software, a virtual grocery store and […]
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Whole Foods Will Pay $500K To Settle NYC Overcharging Claims
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Julie Menin said Monday that a settlement agreement has been reached with Whole Foods Market. The agreement settles DCA’s investigation into the Austin, Texas-based retailer’s alleged mislabeling of pre-packaged products. Whole Foods refused DCA’s initial demand for $1.5 million and said in a statement that it […]
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Blue Bell To Begin Next Phase Of Market Re-Entry Next Month, Includes Southeast
Blue Bell Ice Cream will enter phase five of its market re-entry plan over a two-week period beginning Jan. 18. The week of Jan. 18 will include middle and eastern Tennessee, the northern sections of Alabama and Georgia and parts of Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The week of Jan. 25 will include […]
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Buy For Less Gives Away New Home Just In Time For Christmas
This Christmas season is one Oklahoma City resident Barbara Allen likely will never forget. Santa, a.k.a. Buy For Le$$, gave her a new home on Dec. 19. She held the winning key to the front door of the 1,642-s.f. house located in Sycamore Creek in Yukon, Oklahoma. “It’s been a tough year and this is […]
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Natural Grocers Launches Its Own Line Of Private Label Eggs
Colorado-based Natural Grocers is introducing its own line of private label eggs. They currently are available at all Natural Grocers locations. The Natural Grocers branded eggs are certified organic, pasture-raised and Certified Humane, meaning the product meets the Humane Farm Animal Care Program standards of improving the lives of farm animals. The large, Grade-A eggs […]