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RINCON & ASSOCIATES LAUNCHES STUDY OF ACCESS TO FOOD PROVIDERS IN DALLAS COUNTY

(October 28, 2024) Much like the 3,143 counties in the U.S., Dallas County, Texas has endured a history of segregated food distribution practices that have resulted in the creation of over 6,500 food deserts in the U.S. that do not provide healthy food choices to the predominantly lower-income African Americans and Latinos that reside in these communities. According to the Department of Agriculture, Dallas County currently includes about 90 food deserts with over half of these located in Southern Dallas, a community that is populated primarily by lower-income African Americans and Latinos. While many factors contribute to the persistence of these food deserts, it is generally recognized that recent industry trends have made things more difficult for the average consumer — including continued price gouging on foods following the pandemic, the growth of dollar stores that discourage investment by mainstream supermarkets, the closure of many food providers that are unable to compete with larger food chains, and a general indifference by public agencies to sponsor research that could identify viable solutions in negatively impact communities. As a consequence, the food distribution system remains largely segregated along race and economic strata. At Rincon & Associates, we believe that we have a unique solution to the persistence of food deserts in Dallas County, and perhaps other counties like Dallas that have been unable to eliminate their segregated food distribution system.  READ MORE >>


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January 29, 2013 – Beware: Univision aims to be one-stop shop for marketers. Advertising Age
July 31, 2012 – Want to fix the diversity problem? Start with colleges. Advertising Age
July 16, 2012 – Campaign strategists misfire on reaching Latino voters. HispanicAd.com
June 9, 2012 – Entrepreneurship and Latina Business Ownership in Dallas, TX. Latina Style Magazine
June 8, 2012 – Univision in English? Finally it Gets in Step with the Hispanic Market. Advertising Age
April 10, 2012 – Arbitron case shows you can’t trust multicultural-audience ratings. Advertising Age
January 7, 2012 – La Superior stores in Fort Worth thriving in crowded field of Hispanic grocers. Ft. Worth Star Telegram
August 4, 2011 – Walmart targets mid-point of ethnicity scale. Hispanic Retail 360
August 4, 2011 – Serving Latinos the Walmart way. Hispanic Retail 360
July 26, 2011 – Hispanic market presents challenges, opportunities for retailers, developers. Real Estate Law and Industry Report
July 4, 2011 – Education, opportunities draw Asians to Dallas-Fort Worth. DallasNews.com
February 18, 2011 – Rising young Hispanics in Texas poised to pick up aging tab. Bloomberg.com
February 17, 2011 – Stirring the melting pot in DFW and Texas. Ft. Worth Star Telegram
July 21, 2009 – Asian Growth is Hot in Dallas/Fort Worth. AsianWeek.com
October 9, 2008 – Arbitron: take some lessons from the Nielsen controversy.  National Institute for Latino Policy.
April 15, 2008 – The New Hispanic Diner. Restaurants & Institutions
January 14, 2008 – Going beyond the numbers. Hispanic Market Weekly
August 8, 2007 – Wal-Mart conquers another big market. Ft. Worth Star Telegram
July-August 2007 – Hispanic buying power on the rise in Dallas-Ft. Worth. Dallas Business Journal
July 25, 2007 – Department store forced to pull controversial t-shirts. National Public Radio
July 23, 2007 – Macy’s says “No Mas” to Racial T-Shirt. (Page 1)  (Page 2)  Fox Television
July 23, 2007 – Macy’s says “No Mas” to Racial T-Shirt. Myfoxdfw.com
March 21, 2007 – Bolsillo hispano economía. AlDiaTx.com
November 19, 2006 – Agencies follow Hispanic market. Dallas Morning News
July 31, 2006 – Baylor, Texas Health top poll. Dallas Morning News
June 1, 2006 – Painting the face of Hispanic market. Marketing y Medios
February 15, 2006 – The power of next-generation Hispanics. Cuban American News – Havana Journal
January 16, 2006 – Hispanic/Latino economy growth means career complexity and opportunity.  (Page 1)  (Page 2)  Monster.com
January 16, 2006 – Snickers deal set to sweeten Cultura billings. (Page 1)  (Page 2)  Dallas Business Journal
January 2006 – Edward T. Rincón. Marketing y Medios
January 2006 – Barrio style on the web. Internet Retailer.com
December 4, 2005 – Demand for Hispanic MBAs is Caliente. Business Week On-Line
October 1, 2005 – The hunt for Hispanic executives heats up. Marketing y Medios
June 17, 2005 – Cowtown tapping into vaquero roots. Dallas Morning News
March 14, 2005 – Career preparation en español. Miami Herald
February 25, 2005 – Improved measurement for Hispanic and multicultural audiences. MediaPost.com
February 25, 2005 – Commentary: Improved measurement for Hispanic and multicultural audiences. HispanicBusiness.com
February 25, 2005 – DCVB in new global tourism push. Dallas Business Journal
January 10, 2005 – Thinking biculturally is key to service. Ft. Worth Star Telegram
2005 – Interest Growing in Local Hispanic Bank. HispanicBankMarketing.com
December 10, 2004 – Toy makers discover Latinos. Houston Chronicle
December 9, 2004 – SMU offers innovative Hispanic Marketing course. Market Wire
October 11, 2004 – THR Debuts New Spanish Web Site Content. Texas Health Resources Web Site
October 8, 2004 – Reflejos Gets a New Look. HispanicBusiness.com
August 25, 2004 – Fiesta Mart grocery chain to be sold. Dallas Business Journal
August 23, 2004 – First Ring Suburbs Symposium. Greater Dallas Planning Council
July 7, 2004 – Nielsen rolls meters, refutes study. BroadcastingCable.com
July 7, 2004 – Nielsen to Run L.A. LPM and Meter/Diaries in Tandem. ADWEEK
June 14, 2004 – CAB: We Don’t Oppose Nielsen ‘LPM’ Launch. Multichannel News
June 14, 2004 – Interest growing in local Hispanic bank, Group ponders 2005 opening. Dallas Business Journal
May 26, 2004 – NGLC Media, Marketing & Entertainment Conference. Hispanic PR Wire
May 11, 2004 – People meter draws in protesters. Hollywood Reporter
May 10, 2004 – Study: New Nielsen rating system may undercut minority viewers. NBC 4 TV Web Site
February 13, 2004 – Challenges to Nielsen ratings of Latino television viewing. FocusOnDiversity.com
February 6, 2004 – Study: Nielsen ratings slight Hispanics. Dallas Morning News
February 5, 2004 – NLMC: Nielsen undercounts Hispanics. BroadcastingCable.com
January 30, 2004 – New Study Reveals Disparities Between U.S. and Foreign-Born Latinos in Dallas/Ft. Worth. HispanicBusiness.com
2004 – Ya pueden decir que son estadounidenses. DiarioRumbo.com
November 20, 2002 – Blockbuster to convert 1,000 stores to Hispanic theme. Reno Gazette Journal
January 25, 2001 – Redefining the melting pot. National Public Radio
July 28, 2000 – More Than 5.8 Million Latinos Planning to Vote in Presidential Election. La Prensa San Diego
May 4, 2000 – Neon signs point the way inside Laredo bank. Corpus Christi Caller Times
September 23, 1996 – Too important to ignore: Bankers tailoring services to win Hispanic accounts. Dallas Morning News
August 24, 1996 – Telmex to seek U.S. presence. Dallas Morning News
July 1996 – Hispanics have higher brand preferences than general population. Minority Markets Alert
May 27, 1996 – Research finds wide range of Hispanic consumers. Dallas Morning News
May 1996 – Health study of ethnically-diverse groups announced. Dallas-Ft. Worth Medical News
October 2, 1995 – Putting accent on hot market. Dallas Morning News
September 1995 – Edward Rincon: Portrait of a People. Mexico Business
August 30, 1995 – Hispanic Buying Power Lures Texas Marketers. Wall Street Journal
August 1995 – In Mexico City cash is king. American Demographics
July 24, 1995 – Study cities Hispanics/ brand loyalty. Drug Store News
June 26, 1995 – Seeking a daily voice. Houston Chronicle
May 26, 1995 – Tortilla market down pat. Dallas Morning News
May 22, 1995 – 62% of Hispanics planning summer trips, survey finds. Dallas Morning News
May 1995 – Study segments Mexican consumers. Market: Latin America
April 10, 1995 – Reaching diverse ears. Houston Chronicle
April 5, 1995 – Hispanics turn to Channel 45 for their news, survey shows. Houston Chronicle
March 19, 1995 – Latin American ad agencies finding plenty of revenue south of the border. Dallas Morning News
January 25, 1995 – Stations Change Tune to Woo Hispanics. Wall Street Journal
January 18, 1995 – The tastes of Mexico. Dallas Morning News
November 30, 1994 – Development corporation commissions studies of southern Dallas trade areas. Dallas Weekly
November 18, 1994 – Study finds S. Dallas ripe for retailers. Dallas Morning News
September 18, 1994 – Hola, pardners. Dallas Morning News
July 29, 1994 – Survey shows rise in Hispanic Catholics. Texas Catholic
July 16, 1994 – Banking on opportunity. Dallas Morning News
May 5, 1994 – Dallasites don’t feel safe, survey finds. Dallas Morning News
May 1994 – At Minyard ‘Big D’ stands for diversity. Supermarket Business
February 2, 1994 – Matter of interpretation. Dallas Morning News
September 13, 1993 – Researcher says merchants blind to Hispanic market. Ft. Worth Star Telegram
August 19, 1993 – Grocery survey finds Hispanics not well served. Dallas Morning News
April 9, 1993 – Poll finds support for rail. Dallas Morning News
January 3, 1993 – Local pundits have warm feeling about ’93. Dallas Morning News
November 17, 1992 – Marketers adjust to ethnic trends. Dallas Morning News
October 3, 1992 – Buying into the Hispanic market. Dallas Morning News
June 22, 1992 – Targeting Hispanic consumers. Dallas Morning News
June 15, 1992 – Spanish-language media on rise. Dallas Morning News
May 29, 1992 – After shake-ups, what about programs? Miami Review
May 8, 1992 – Grocer targets Oak Cliff. Dallas Business Journal
March 20, 1992 – Kroger stores go more ethnic. Dallas Morning News
November 17, 1991 – Hispanic vote called big factor in Bartlett win. Dallas Morning News
November 2, 1991 – See, hear, read her. Dallas Morning News
September 23, 1991 – The overlooked Hispanic shopper. Dallas Morning News
September 1, 1991 – A blitz for minority advertisers. Dallas Morning News
June 30, 1991 – Poll: Bartlett leads mayor race. Dallas Times Herald
June 30, 1991 – Holmes supporters dispute News poll. Dallas Morning News
May 2, 1991 – Hispanic community is a major force in the country. Dallas Morning News
February 28, 1991 – Unequal rules. Dallas Observer
November 11, 1990 – Turning in the Hispanic market. Dallas Morning News
October 8, 1990 – D-FW shoppers: New attitudes. Advertising Age
September 16, 1990 – Hispanic celebration. Dallas Times Herald
May 22, 1990 – Finding the target. Dallas Morning News
May 2, 1990 – 12-1 plan would mean cloudy future for some on council. Dallas Morning News
March 20, 1990 – Signs of conflict. Dallas Morning News
November 19, 1989 – A rising voice. Dallas Morning News
September 12, 1989 – Diluted clout. Dallas Morning News
August 23, 1989 – Hispanic vote crucial to 10-4-1 court battle. Dallas Times Herald
May 1, 1989 – Hispanics seek clout in Dallas. Dallas Times Herald
March 16, 1989 – Saludo a las familias Hispanas propietarias de negocios locales. El Sol de Texas
February 1989 – Who reads Hispanic? Hispanic Magazine
September 7, 1988 – Hispanic population exploding. Dallas Times Herald
August 19, 1988 – Area to have 2 non-cable Spanish TV stations. Dallas Morning News
August 9, 1988 – New station begins airing Spanish-language programs. Dallas Morning News
June 27, 1988 – Marketing to Hispanics. Advertising Age
June 1988 – D-FW area growing fast, report says. Dallas Times Herald
May 19, 1988 – El Sol de Texas, el mas leido por hispanos del Metroplex. El Sol de Texas
May 9, 1988 – Hispanic poll shows D/FW media habits. ADWEEK
May 8, 1988 – Survey illuminates preferences of area Hispanics. Dallas Morning News
February 7, 1988 – Hispanics held back, study says. Dallas Times Herald