H-E-B plans to open a new store on San Antonio’s far east side, with construction underway and an opening expected in late 2026. The store is located at the intersection of I-10 and 1604 East near Converse. At 125,000 square feet, the store will feature a True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating and a […]
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BGC Breaks Ground In West Tyler, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) broke ground July 9 on a new Brookshire’s store in West Tyler, Texas, a project the company described as a hometown investment being built through local partnerships with businesses and community leaders. Company representatives, residents and local officials, including Mayor Pro Tem Petra Hawkins, gathered at the site to commemorate the […]
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Natural Grocers To Host Summer Savings Event July 16-18
Natural Grocers will hold its annual Summer Savings event July 16-18, featuring deals on seasonal items, a mystery discount coupon giveaway, free hydration samples, an in-store scavenger hunt and a Spend and Win sweepstakes for members of {N}power, the company’s free rewards program. One winner will receive a trip to Glacier National Park. Featured savings […]
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Roll Back Prices On Thousands Of Summer Items
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has lowered prices on thousands of items through Walmart’s Rollbacks and Sam’s Club offers. “Customers count on Walmart to deliver the value they need every day, and summer is no exception,” said Julie Barber, EVP and chief merchant of Walmart U.S. “This summer, we’re making even more investments in price, with thousands […]
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Brookshire Bros. Begins Partnership With Evermore In TX, LA
Brookshire Bros., an employee‑owned grocery and pharmacy chain with stores in Texas and Louisiana, has begun a retail partnership with evermore, a smart benefits administration company. Medicare Advantage members and Medicaid beneficiaries with evermore’s &more card can use their benefits at more than 100 Brookshire Brothers locations, many of which serve as the primary – […]
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H-E-B Truck Driver Jaramillo Reaches 4M Consecutive Safe Miles
On the morning of June 24, H‑E‑B truck driver Jose Luis “JJ” Jaramillo became the fourth H‑E‑B driver to reach four million consecutive safe miles. In his nearly 40 years as a driver, Jaramillo averaged about 115,000 miles per year to reach four million, which is equivalent to more than 160 trips around the Earth. […]
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Central Market Opens Renovated Food Service Area In San Antonio, TX
Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]
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Carlino Joins Affiliated Foods Inc. As COO
Affiliated Foods Inc. has named Nick Carlino as its new chief operating officer, bringing more than two decades of wholesale and retail grocery experience to the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesale grocery cooperative. Carlino joins Affiliated Foods from Merchants Distributors LLC in Hickory, North Carolina, where he spent more than 12 years in progressive leadership roles, most […]