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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 […]

Posted inMarket Profile, News, Southwest

Past Inflation, Current Tariffs Driving Shoppers To Seek Best Deals In U.S., Mexico

U.S. grocery shoppers continue to battle to affordably feed their families, wherever they live. From inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic to tariffs going into effect under the new presidential administration, prices are driving shoppers to form new habits and/or make some tough decisions. In towns along the U.S. border with Mexico – located in the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest, Supply Chain News

H-E-B Truck Driver Marks 4M Miles Safely Driven On Texas Roads

H-E-B truck driver Homer Flores recently accomplished a new milestone – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident. On April 14, he reached the mark after a delivery run from Kingsville to Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon arrival, his official tally was 4,000,007 consecutive miles. He was greeted by family, friends, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest

El Rio Grande Latin Market Improves Pricing, Promotions Strategy With RELEX

El Rio Grande Latin Market, a grocery chain specializing in Latin American products with locations across Texas, has selected RELEX Solutions to advance its pricing and promotions optimization strategy. By moving away from manual processes to an AI-powered solution, El Rio Grande aims to offer more competitive prices, increase promotional effectiveness and improve the overall […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Specialty

SOUTHWEST: Brookshire Grocery Co. To Build New Fresh Store In Fate, Texas

A new Fresh by Brookshire’s store is coming to Fate, Texas, according to an announcement by the Fate City Council and Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC). BGC expects to break ground at the future site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, by the end of the year. The store is expected to […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest

Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Mesquite, Texas, Store March 4

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Mesquite, Texas, at 1220 North Town East Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Customers can enter to win through March 3 by visiting clicking here. […]

Posted inNortheast, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Mars Wrigley Seeks Guinness World Record For Largest Snickers Bar

Hackettstown, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley unveiled the largest Snickers bar ever created during a Guinness World Records title attempt at the company’s Waco, Texas, plant. The candy bar, weighing more than two metric tons, is a small version of something even bigger the brand has planned for Super Bowl LIV. The record-setting bar features more than 1,200 pounds […]

Posted inInternational Foods, Beverage News, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Suppliers

7-Eleven, Stripes First To Offer Jarritos As A Fountain Drink

In an exclusive deal announced Dec. 13, 7-Eleven and Stripes are the first stores to bring Jarritos Craft Soda to the soft drink fountain. Up to now, the soft drink from Mexico has only been sold in a bottle. Mandarin, one of Jarritos’ most popular flavors, will be available on Big Gulp fountain machines at […]

Posted inDeli News, Grocery Store Equipment, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Perishables, Southwest

Brookshire Brothers Breaks Ground On Texas A&M Campus Store

Brookshire Brothers broke ground this morning (Aug. 22) on a store adjacent to the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station. The store is an initiative between the Texas A&M System and the East Texas grocer. In making the announcement, Brookshire Brothers President and CEO John Alston said, “Our company is honored to have […]

Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Private Label Brands, Southwest

7-Eleven Stores Introduce Sports Drink 7-Select Replenish

7-Eleven, the Irving, Texas-based convenience retailer, is selling 7-Select Replenish, an isotonic sports drink that contains no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores, 7-Select Replenish comes in four flavors: Lemonade, Orange Mango, Cucumber Mint and Guava Splash. While the everyday suggested retail price is $1.99, customers can take advantage of […]

Posted inHome Page Slider, Beverage News, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, Nonfood Items, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Store News

Dollar General Opens Longview, Texas, Distribution Center

Dollar General employees, their families and local and state officials celebrated the official grand opening of the company’s 16th distribution center in Longview, Texas, on July 20. At full capacity, the state-of-the-art Longview facility is expected to employ more than 400 people and support approximately 1,000 Dollar General stores. “Today marks another growth milestone for Dollar […]

Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southwest, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Jahn To Retire From Southern Glazer’s At End Of 2019

Michael Jahn, EVP and GM in Arizona and New Mexico for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a distributor of beverage alcohol, will retire at the end of 2019. Jahn has been with the company for 34 years, holding various roles of increasing responsibility. Starting with the company in 1985 as a brand manager in California, Jahn […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Southwest, Store News

Natural Grocers To Open New Store In Fredricksburg, Texas

Natural Grocers plans to open a new store in Fredricksburg, Texas, that will create 18 full-time jobs. The grocer held open interviews for the positions in late June for the store, which is located at 610 E. Main Street. Applicants also may apply for consideration at careers-naturalgrocers.icims.com. The Lakewood, Colorado-based company—a specialty retailer of organic […]

Posted inSouthwest, Association News, Beverage News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers

Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott on June 15 signed into law House Bill 1545, which allows beer-to-go sales for craft breweries in the state of Texas. The bill also extends the operations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and reduces regulations on the beer and wine industry. The governor hosted the bill signing at Austin Beerworks and […]

Posted inDeli News, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Store News

Buc-ee’s Opening Royse City, Texas, Store On June 17

Six a.m. is opening time for the new Buc-ee’s store in Royse City, Texas. That’s on Monday morning, June 17. The “legendary roadside refuge for travelers” will offer its Texas Round Up barbeque, beef jerky, homemade fudge and Beaver Nuggets (caramel-coated corn pops), among other items Buc-ee’s is known for. The new store is located […]