Brookshire Grocery Company is a regional family-owned grocery business that employs more than 15,000 individuals throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. The company operates more than 180 stores under the Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Spring Market banners, along with three distribution centers and a corporate office.
Brookshire Grocery Company is a regional family-owned grocery business that employs more than 15,000 individuals throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. The company operates more than 180 stores under the Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Spring Market banners, along with three distribution centers and a corporate office.
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Brookshire's
Brookshire’s Food Stores operate under the philosophy of superior service, quality products and competitive prices. With 108 Brookshire’s stores, our primary goal is to serve our customers. We are proud to offer fresh produce, high-quality meats and the best customer service. Our carryout tradition is one of our signature traits — representing our desire to make shopping with us a great experience.
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Super 1 Foods
At our 47 Super 1 Foods locations, our customers will find low prices, awesome value and a large assortment of quality fresh products. Our stores buy by the truckload directly from distributors and pass the savings on to customers. We are proud to help feed families for less with great quality products at super low prices, in-store promotions and more!
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FRESH by Brookshire's
Sharing the Wonders of Food has been our motto at FRESH by Brookshire’s since the store opened in Tyler, Texas, in 2011. It is not just a grocery store – it’s an experience. Customers come to shop, dine, explore and even take their kids to our two playgrounds. FRESH offers everyday products, specialty items, chef-prepared takeout, patio dining and catering.
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Spring Market
The Spring Market banner launched in 2016. Spring Market is all about small-town grocery stores serving local communities. While the format is designed distinctly for small square footage, these 26 stores offer many of the same products as BGC’s other banners, including produce, market, dairy, bakery, grocery, bakery and grocery. The name honors BGC’s first store on Spring Avenue in Tyler, Texas.
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The Beginning
On Sept. 1, 1928, Wood T. Brookshire opened a small grocery store in downtown Tyler, Texas (pictured). The store was only 2,500-square-feet and had four employees. W.T. laid a solid foundation on the principle of great service (he was known to literally jump over the counter to help his customers), and it kept the company growing. By 1939, he had established an office and bookkeeping department and had three stores operating in Tyler, one of which being the first air-conditioned grocery store in East Texas. His fourth store was the first outside of Tyler, opening in Longview, Texas, in 1939.
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Over 90 Years of History
BGC has expanded significantly since 1928. The first store outside of Texas was opened in 1961 in Shreveport, La., and the company also expanded into Arkansas in 1975. The Super 1 Foods banner was created with the first store opening in 1984 in Alexandria, La. The company also expanded its Logistics operations with warehouses being opened in 1953 and Monroe Distribution Center and SouthWest Foods warehouse being purchased in the 90s. The FRESH by Brookshire’s store opened in 2011 in Tyler, and Spring Market banner was launched in 2016 with the opening of 25 new stores.
“Jump Over the Counter” Service
We strive to deliver a higher level of service every day because it is our duty to make a difference in the lives of our customers, partners and communities.
Do The Right Thing
BGC partners are expected to be people of character. We aim to conduct ourselves with utmost honesty and integrity while treating everyone with respect.
Competitive Grit
We are constantly striving to improve the customer shopping experience and will diligently persevere in the face of competition.
Do Your Best Every Day
We demand excellence of ourselves and others each workday.
The Team Matters
We value our partners. Their individual commitment to the team effort drives BGC’s success.
Results-Driven With A Future Focus
Results matter. Our Company’s future depends on the results we obtain today.
Our Mission
BGC’s mission is to create and deliver exceptional experiences and value to our customers through the W.T. Brookshire Way.
Our Vision
Our BGC family of stores will be the premier regional grocery retailer in the markets we serve.
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BGC Culture
At BGC, our number one focus is our people. Our tradition of outstanding service was instilled 90 years ago when our founder, W.T. Brookshire, set the bar on customer service and established a people-first mind set. This same commitment extends to our employees – the more than 15,000 people who help make BGC successful every day. “Partner” is the term we use to describe all employees because of our belief that we are all partners working toward the common goal of keeping BGC successful while serving our communities.
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Committed to Our Communities
Partners volunteer approximately 20,000 hours annually, and BGC donates a portion of profits each year to hundreds of charitable organizations that support hunger relief, education, health, child and family wellbeing, and veterans. BGC hosts two annual races – the FRESH 15 in Tyler, Texas, and the Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Heroes Run in Shreveport, La., and has raised over $1 million for charities since BGC Racing’s inception in 2014. Some other ways the company gives back is through the Heroes Flight for veterans and the Brookshire’s Benefit Golf Tournament.
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Become a "Partner"
BGC offers its partners an exciting place to work with numerous opportunities for advancement. Career opportunities are available in many different areas, including traditional retail roles as well as vital retail-support roles in our corporate offices, distribution, transportation and facility services areas. BGC recognizes that its partners are one of its most valuable assets. The company honors its employees annually for their years of service and for outstanding leadership and performance. Click “View All Jobs” to see job openings and apply to become a BGC partner!