It was 2002, Houston’s had made the decision to expand operations and open a warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri. This September marked the 20-year anniversary of Houston’s presence in KC, and it was an opportunity to celebrate the milestone and recognize all those in KC who work hard to support company goals and uphold our…
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, putting an end to the era of Prohibition in the United States. Businesses were once again free to legally produce and sell alcoholic beverages across the nation. 1933 is also the year of Houston’s company origins. When the 18th Amendment was enacted in 1920 prohibiting production…
The partnership between Houston’s and Cash & Carry is a fascinating one. Unlike grocery stores, Cash & Carry did not have vendors come in and stock their own product until they partnered with Houston’s. Our merchandising program has evolved over the years and continues to be the reason we have such a great relationship with…
Houston’s is proud to be featured in the Winter 2017, Volume 2 Issue of Food & Drink International magazine. As Houston’s continues to grow and expand with new delivery routes across the country, we’re happy to share this journey with our many valued customers and vendor partners. This article gives us the opportunity to share…
Saturday, December 16th, Wilsonville-based employees gathered at the local Holiday Inn for our annual Houston’s Christmas Party. Upon arrival, employees were handed their usual gambling “funny money” and goodie bag, but this year the baggies contained an extra gift for attendees – a Houston’s branded Fifty-Fifty drink bottle. The bottles proved to be a big…
Houston’s Kansas City facility employees came together in 80’s prom style, on Saturday, November 18th, to celebrate the holidays. The party started off right with some delicious hors-d’oeuvres and great conversations. The delicious Italian buffet was provided by Trezo Mare. From stuffed chicken and roast beef, to salmon and a potato bar, the food is…
Houston’s was proud to be approached by Business in Focus for a feature article in the Dec. 2017 – Jan. 2018 issue of the magazine. Due to our unique service offering, the publication wanted to highlight our story and share it with readers across North America. We are humbled by the experience and excited to…
The weekend of October 13th – 16th brought coffee aficionados from around the country to Portland, Oregon for Coffee Fest Portland. Coffee Fest holds three regional shows across the country each year, with shows held in Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois earlier this year. Our Sales and Marketing Teams have worked the Coffee Fest Shows,…
Houston’s strives to provide growth opportunities for our employees and flexibility to internal departments through a process known as cross-training. The benefits of a cross-training program provide a win-win scenario for both employers and their employees: Top 5 Employee Benefits Learning new professional, technical, and soft skills makes employees feel more confident in their role…
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking all or part of the sun’s light for approximately three hours, from start to finish. August 21, 2017 was the first time since 1979 that the continental U.S. has seen a total eclipse, with the longest period of totality lasting…