Brookshire Grocery Co. has appointed Jerry LeClair as CEO, effective immediately. LeClair had served as interim CEO since February, when longtime Chairman and CEO Brad Brookshire announced his retirement after 49 years with the Tyler, Texas-based grocer. LeClair joined BGC in 2019 as EVP and chief merchant officer and was promoted to COO in 2025. […]
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H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store
H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Adds First Waco, Inglewood Locations
Both stores carry fresh produce sourced in partnership with local and regional farmers, along with protein offerings.
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Natural Grocers Plans One-Day Anniversary Afterparty Aug. 27
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues TX Expansion With Tyler Location
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Feeding America’s Latest Hunger Study Finds Rural South Hit Hard
Data from food banks in Texas and Georgia illuminate food insecurity and other issues residents are facing.
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United Supermarkets Donates $30K To Food2Kids Snack Bag Program
The bags help bridge the gap between the free lunch students receive on Friday and free breakfast Monday morning.
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H-E-B’s Laredo Remodel Moves To Exterior Phase
The update of the store at 35 and Calton began earlier this year with comprehensive interior work.