United’s Market Street to Give Shoppers the 'Best of Texas'

This weekend, Market Street will celebrate all things Texas at its annual Best of Texas Expo, and will feature the top products from the Lone Star State at all 10 Market Street locations in north and west Texas.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, and expo attendees and guests will have the opportunity to sample appetizers, entrées and desserts made from products grown and produced throughout Texas. Guests will also enjoy product demonstrations, and Market Street team members will be on hand throughout the expo to answer questions and provide recommendations.

“We are proud of our Texas roots and culture and want to show guests the high quality products grown and produced throughout Texas and available in our stores,” said Wes Jackson, chief merchandising officer for United Supermarkets, LLC, parent company to Market Street. “We want to welcome guests with true southern hospitality as we share with them the best products Texas has to offer.”

Texas displays will be highlighted throughout the stores to help guests identify featured items. At the expo, guests can expect Texas samplings and products such as:

• Jalapeño biscuits and Texas honey;
• Build-your-own Texas Twisters made-from-scratch with Ghirardelli Chocolate;
• Texas-shaped ginger cookies and Peet’s coffee;
• French baguettes and Proud Pepper Jelly;
• Grilled cheese sandwiches made with all natural jalapeño cheddar omelet bread;
• And sliced baguettes and jalapeño cheddar cheese spread.

Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets operates 51 stores under four distinct formats: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos and United Express. The company’s 52nd store – a fourth-generation Market Street location – is currently under construction in Lubbock.