Natural Grocers and Winn-Dixie are supporting their respective regions following flooding.
Category: Southwest
The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart To Add 300 Zipline Drone Delivery Sites Nationwide
The drone stays about 330 feet above the ground while a tethered pod descends with the order.
Posted inGrocers Give, Independent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers’ 5th Annual Trick Or Trot Draws Record Crowd Despite Rain
The run benefited the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation, which supports various community causes in Texas and western Louisiana.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Invests In Base Power, Bringing Home Battery Backup To Stores
The batteries are designed to lower energy costs when the grid is on and provide backup power when it’s not.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Bringing 5th TX Location To Mesquite Nov. 6
Local shoppers can join with limited-time founding-member offers starting at $20 for the first year with Easy Renewal.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Breaks Ground On 1st New Houston-Area Store In A Decade
The fast-growing town of Hockley is getting a nearly 100,000-s.f. store that is expected to open in early 2028.
Posted inProduce News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, News, Packaging News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
New Packaging Solution Clears Path For Local Farms Into Major Retail
With the packaging, retailers can manage locally sourced products while individual farms receive proper credit and payment.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest
New H-E-B Serves San Antonio’s Growing Eastern Edge
Residents of Converse, Seguin, La Vernia and other outlying areas east of the city are expected to shop at the new location.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, Southeast, Southwest, Sprouts, West
Sprouts Adding 5 More Stores In Tennessee, California, Arizona And Texas
The Arizona-based grocer continues its rapid pace of openings in 2026.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Reveals Plans For Larger Store In Ennis, Texas
The permitting process currently is underway, with construction expected to start in mid-2027 and completion by late 2028.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers To Open New Lufkin, TX, Store Nov. 11
The store introduces the Pineywoods Pavilion, an outdoor event venue with capacity for up to 1,000 people.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Pharmacy, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Expands Better Care Services With General Medicine’s Healthcare Store
The General Medicine platform brings services from multiple third-party providers into a single catalog for customer convenience.
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
McLane Company Names Chris Smith EVP And COO
Advancing the company’s technology transformation, including investments in AI and digital systems, will be among Smith’s goals.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Spurs Tip Off Season With New Commercials, Exclusive Merch
The partnership has produced an annual commercial series for the past 22 years.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Southwest
NGA Honors Harps’ Kim Eskew With Industry Service Award
The award recognizes those who help enhance relations among retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Bundles Walmart+ And Sam’s Club Plus Memberships For $120
Launching today, the deal is $100 less than members were previously paying for the two memberships separately.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Southwest, Sprouts
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens 3 Stores In Georgia, Texas On Same Day
Sprouts Farmers Market opened stores in Newnan and Conyers, Georgia, and Bedford, Texas, on Oct. 16 as the grocer works toward 42 net new stores in 2026.
Posted inGrocers Give, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Honored At Houston Arts Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Gala
The grocer was the gala’s presenting sponsor; lead sponsors included Chevron, Bank of America, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and United Airlines.
Posted inGrocery Research, Health & Wellness, International Foods, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Predicts Top Food And Beverage Trends For 2027
One of the trends is Japanese comfort food, described as the adaptation of European and American dishes to Japanese tastes.
Posted inGrocers Give, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest, West
Bashas’, Food City Offer Learning Garden Grants To AZ, NM Schools
The goal of the gardens is to help children understand where their food comes from while developing healthy eating habits.