Brookshire Grocery Company publishes book to share 92-year history – Weatherford Democrat

TYLER Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has a proud heritage which dates back to1928 and has published a book which shares its more than 92 years of history titled From Cotton Pickerto Store Keeper.

I am excited to have our story shared with our partners, customers and communities, said BradBrookshire, chairman and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co. My grandfather wholeheartedly believed itwas his God-given calling to serve others through the grocery business, and this book illustrates our 92-year commitment to carrying on his great legacy. Our customers and employee-partners can take greatpride in knowing they play an important role in our incredible story that continues to unfold.

Told from the perspective of long-time employee, Jim Powell, the book shares how BGCs companyfounder W.T. Brookshire, nicknamed Cotton Picker from having worked in his familys fields pickingcotton through his childhood, started the first Brookshires store and built a regional grocery businessthat surpassed everyones wildest dreams. Rich with local and Texas history, the BGC story features thepersonal experiences of BGC partners and the many innovations in the food industry throughout thedecades. Customers and partners will enjoy reading the unforgettable and inspiring book about BGC astory first and foremost about family.

The softcover (paperback) books are being sold for $10 each at all Brookshires, Super 1 Foods, SpringMarket and FRESH by Brookshires stores. All proceeds are being donated to the Brookshire GroceryCompany Partners Care Fund which is a Direct Grant program managed by the United Way of East Texaswhich helps employee-partners who are facing financial hardship due to a qualifying event and, as aresult, do not have the ability to maintain their basic living expenses.

Based in Tyler, BGC is a regional family-owned grocery business that employs close to 16,000individuals throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. The company operates more than 180 storesunder the Brookshires, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshires and Spring Market banners, along withthree distribution centers and corporate offices.

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Brookshire Grocery Company publishes book to share 92-year history - Weatherford Democrat