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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 17:04:54 GMT
We don't have the store here, but I just assumed it was pronounced as one word, "HEB". I was watching something, and the speaker said "H-E-B", three separate letters. Is that correct?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 11, 2023 17:10:34 GMT
Spelled out as 3 letters. H-E-B. Named for Howard Edward Butt, who took over the store from his mother in 1919.
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 17:12:46 GMT
Spelled out as 3 letters. H-E-B. Named for Howard Edward Butt, who took over the store from his mother in 1919. Oh cool, did not know that either about the name of the store! |
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Post by MichyM on Sept 11, 2023 17:14:49 GMT
I was just on vacation with a friend who moved from Austin almost 3 years ago. Somehow we got on the topic of grocery stores and she explained the “specialness” of HEB to me. I’m now a bit jealous of you Texans!
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Post by myshelly on Sept 11, 2023 17:19:53 GMT
It’s not a word. It’s the letters.
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 11, 2023 17:22:49 GMT
H-E-B
We’re getting our first in our specific area soon. They’ve just started moving this way.
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Post by scrapmaven on Sept 11, 2023 17:23:23 GMT
When I'm in Texas I shop at H-E-B. Though I love Central Market, which I learned from **GypsyGirl** is owned by H-E-B. I think that H-E-B is superior to the grocery stores in my home state. |
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 17:26:54 GMT
When I'm in Texas I shop at H-E-B. Though I love Central Market, which I learned from **GypsyGirl** is owned by H-E-B. I think that H-E-B is superior to the grocery stores in my home state. Are they (H-E-B) more expensive or the same as other grocery stores? |
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Post by Merge on Sept 11, 2023 17:27:28 GMT
H-E-B (or lack thereof) is a serious consideration in our decision to move out of Texas. Nothing else compares!
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Post by Merge on Sept 11, 2023 17:28:52 GMT
When I'm in Texas I shop at H-E-B. Though I love Central Market, which I learned from **GypsyGirl** is owned by H-E-B. I think that H-E-B is superior to the grocery stores in my home state. Are they (H-E-B) more expensive or the same as other grocery stores? Varies. They have high end specialty items, but the store brands are high quality and reasonably priced. |
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Post by Tearisci on Sept 11, 2023 17:37:26 GMT
I'm waiting for one to come to my little corner of DFW. There are some 20-25 minutes away but I have a hard time thinking of driving that far for groceries.
On the other hand, I do go to Central Market in Southlake when I'm running errands over there. That is an amazing store as well!
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 17:38:33 GMT
H-E-B (or lack thereof) is a serious consideration in our decision to move out of Texas. Nothing else compares! Just curious ... why? I just looked at photos online. It looks like a huge warehouse type of store inside. Reminds me of WinCo. Are the products better? Service good? Do I need to add this to my "must see" list if I ever visit Texas? And yes, I do like to visit grocery stores in other states, just out of curiosity as to what different things they sell. |
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 11, 2023 17:44:58 GMT
I'm waiting for one to come to my little corner of DFW. There are some 20-25 minutes away but I have a hard time thinking of driving that far for groceries. On the other hand, I do go to Central Market in Southlake when I'm running errands over there. That is an amazing store as well! Can’t wait for the one to open in N Ft Worth. We occasionally go to Central Market, most specifically when it’s hatch chilly season! The closest H-E-B to us is Frisco, and that drive isn’t happening. People around here have been begging for one for years! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 11, 2023 17:47:19 GMT
When I'm in Texas I shop at H-E-B. Though I love Central Market, which I learned from **GypsyGirl** is owned by H-E-B. I think that H-E-B is superior to the grocery stores in my home state. Are they (H-E-B) more expensive or the same as other grocery stores? I find HEB to be more affordable than the Kroger or Randall's that are near me. Pretty much all my grocery shopping, as well as all pharmacy needs, are done at HEB/Central Market. Their store brand products are very good, and they have the Central Market Organics products as well. Some of the larger cities now have HEB Wellness which offers affordable memberships for primary healthcare and physical therapy. They also have Wellness Nutrition Services, with registered dietitians to help with nutrition/diet plans and showing people how to shop for healthier choices. It's so much more than just a grocery store! H-E-B (or lack thereof) is a serious consideration in our decision to move out of Texas. Nothing else compares! Right? DD had withdrawals when she moved to Lubbock for college! Glad to hear they are expanding further north in the state. |
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Post by myshelly on Sept 11, 2023 17:50:33 GMT
H-E-B (or lack thereof) is a serious consideration in our decision to move out of Texas. Nothing else compares! Just curious ... why? I just looked at photos online. It looks like a huge warehouse type of store inside. Reminds me of WinCo. Are the products better? Service good? Do I need to add this to my "must see" list if I ever visit Texas? And yes, I do like to visit grocery stores in other states, just out of curiosity as to what different things they sell. They make a lot of unique store brand items, think Trader Joe’s where everyone likes their store brand stuff and you can’t get it anywhere else. As far as it looking like a huge warehouse store…that’s just what grocery stores in Texas look like, lol. |
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Post by snugglebutter on Sept 11, 2023 18:28:23 GMT
H-E-B (or lack thereof) is a serious consideration in our decision to move out of Texas. Nothing else compares! Just curious ... why? I just looked at photos online. It looks like a huge warehouse type of store inside. Reminds me of WinCo. Are the products better? Service good? Do I need to add this to my "must see" list if I ever visit Texas? And yes, I do like to visit grocery stores in other states, just out of curiosity as to what different things they sell.
I don't think H-E-B and Winco are similar. I like both, and wish both were closer to me, but for different reasons.
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Post by jackietex on Sept 11, 2023 18:31:21 GMT
H-E-B (or lack thereof) is a serious consideration in our decision to move out of Texas. Nothing else compares! Just curious ... why? I just looked at photos online. It looks like a huge warehouse type of store inside. Reminds me of WinCo. Are the products better? Service good? Do I need to add this to my "must see" list if I ever visit Texas? And yes, I do like to visit grocery stores in other states, just out of curiosity as to what different things they sell. Them's fightin' words! I don't think it's like a warehouse, other than size. It's usually a very large grocery store, with a lot of variety, high quality store brand items, fresh fruit and veggies, and a good bakery. Depending on the individual store, they might also sell clothing, furniture, and electronics. They are also well-lit and have a friendly staff. I admit that I prefer to shop elsewhere, with my ADD it usually takes me at least a couple hours to finish my shopping. |
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Post by dewryce on Sept 11, 2023 18:40:20 GMT
Just curious ... why? I just looked at photos online. It looks like a huge warehouse type of store inside. Reminds me of WinCo. Are the products better? Service good? Do I need to add this to my "must see" list if I ever visit Texas? And yes, I do like to visit grocery stores in other states, just out of curiosity as to what different things they sell. They make a lot of unique store brand items, think Trader Joe’s where everyone likes their store brand stuff and you can’t get it anywhere else. As far as it looking like a huge warehouse store…that’s just what grocery stores in Texas look like, lol. How do they look different than regular grocery stores? HEB is our only option in my town and was the only close option when we lived in SA as well. Besides being larger, it seems very similar to Whole Foods. |
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 19:00:36 GMT
They make a lot of unique store brand items, think Trader Joe’s where everyone likes their store brand stuff and you can’t get it anywhere else. As far as it looking like a huge warehouse store…that’s just what grocery stores in Texas look like, lol. How do they look different than regular grocery stores? HEB is our only option in my town and was the only close option when we lived in SA as well. Besides being larger, it seems very similar to Whole Foods. Just not as big. Lol! “Warehouse” looking stores here are WinCo, Costco, and Walmarts. Our chain grocery stores are smaller, but still big without that cavernous feeling. They are bigger than ALDIs, Whole Foods, and TJs but smaller than WinCo. |
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 19:10:49 GMT
Because I am a number geek, I did a little research.
Average store size:
Trader Joe’s/ALDIs - 15,000sq ft
Albertsons (a popular chain here) - 50,000 sq ft
H-E-B - 70,000 sq ft
WinCo - 90,000 sq ft
CostCo - 150,000 sq ft
Walmart - 180,000 sq ft
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Post by dewryce on Sept 11, 2023 19:13:56 GMT
How do they look different than regular grocery stores? HEB is our only option in my town and was the only close option when we lived in SA as well. Besides being larger, it seems very similar to Whole Foods. Just not as big. Lol! “Warehouse” looking stores here are WinCo, Costco, and Walmarts. Our chain grocery stores are smaller, but still big without that cavernous feeling. They are bigger than ALDIs, Whole Foods, and TJs but smaller than WinCo. I haven’t been in most of those, or if I was it was 15 years ago, so I’ll take your word for it  Though I have been in a couple of Whole Foods that make many HEBs seem diminutive. In the same vein, do you guys have Bucky’s in your region? |
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Post by dewryce on Sept 11, 2023 19:19:34 GMT
Because I am a number geek, I did a little research. Average store size: Trader Joe’s/ALDIs - 15,000sq ft Albertsons (a popular chain here) - 50,000 sq ft H-E-B - 70,000 sq ft WinCo - 90,000 sq ft CostCo - 150,000 sq ft Walmart - 180,000 sq ft You had me curious so I checked. Our small town (~ 20,000) HEB is 83,000 and it doesn’t have a lot of the extra stuff mentioned above, it doesn’t seem that big to me. There is one being built about 45 minutes away that is planned at over 122,000 sq ft. with a 2-story BBQ restaurant. Sort of reinforces your point  |
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Post by myshelly on Sept 11, 2023 19:19:54 GMT
Because I am a number geek, I did a little research. Average store size: Trader Joe’s/ALDIs - 15,000sq ft Albertsons (a popular chain here) - 50,000 sq ft H-E-B - 70,000 sq ft WinCo - 90,000 sq ft CostCo - 150,000 sq ft Walmart - 180,000 sq ft Just because I was curious too… The Target where I do 95% of my shopping for groceries and household goods here in DFW is a little over 175,000 sq ft The HEB closest to me is 110,000 sq ft My Costco is 148,000 sq ft |
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 19:20:15 GMT
Just not as big. Lol! “Warehouse” looking stores here are WinCo, Costco, and Walmarts. Our chain grocery stores are smaller, but still big without that cavernous feeling. They are bigger than ALDIs, Whole Foods, and TJs but smaller than WinCo. I haven’t been in most of those, or if I was it was 15 years ago, so I’ll take your word for it Though I have been in a couple of Whole Foods that make many HEBs seem diminutive. In the same vein, do you guys have Bucky’s in your region? No, no Bucky’s. Is that a big store too? The Whole Foods we have out here are not big. On my list above, they would be between Trader Joe’s and Albertsons in size. |
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Post by myshelly on Sept 11, 2023 19:22:21 GMT
I haven’t been in most of those, or if I was it was 15 years ago, so I’ll take your word for it Though I have been in a couple of Whole Foods that make many HEBs seem diminutive. In the same vein, do you guys have Bucky’s in your region? No, no Bucky’s. Is that a big store too? The Whole Foods we have out here are not big. On my list above, they would be between Trader Joe’s and Albertsons in size. Buccees is a gas station. It’s 74,000 sq ft |
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 19:23:44 GMT
No, no Bucky’s. Is that a big store too? The Whole Foods we have out here are not big. On my list above, they would be between Trader Joe’s and Albertsons in size. Buccees is a gas station. It’s 74,000 sq ft 😂 I have heard about Buccees! That is huge!! |
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Post by dewryce on Sept 11, 2023 19:24:09 GMT
I haven’t been in most of those, or if I was it was 15 years ago, so I’ll take your word for it Though I have been in a couple of Whole Foods that make many HEBs seem diminutive. In the same vein, do you guys have Bucky’s in your region? No, no Bucky’s. Is that a big store too? The Whole Foods we have out here are not big. On my list above, they would be between Trader Joe’s and Albertsons in size. I spelled it way wrong, it’s buc-ees.com/, a gas station known for having tons of gas pumps and a large building containing lots of snacks foods, some deli type foods, and kitschy stuff. Nice bathrooms. |
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Post by katlady on Sept 11, 2023 19:25:58 GMT
dewryce and myshelly Is there a lot of grocery store competition in your areas? I wonder if that has to do with store size. We have so many grocery store options out here. Lot of big chains and lot of smaller stores. Also, I wonder if land prices/rent also keep stores smaller over here.
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Post by dewryce on Sept 11, 2023 19:28:43 GMT
dewryce and myshelly Is there a lot of grocery store competition in your areas? I wonder if that has to do with store size. We have so many grocery store options out here. Lot of big chains and lot of smaller stores. Also, I wonder if land prices/rent also keep stores smaller over here. For me? No, I live outside of San Antonio, where HEB is headquartered. In my town for groceries we have HEB and Walmart. There is another grocery store about 20 minutes outside of town in two directions. Other HEBs  From memory for regular grocery stores there are HEBs, Central Market, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s along with a small organic SunHarvest store in San Antonio. Plus Walmarts, Targets and Costcos (and probably Sams, but that’s just a guess.) But Dallas has tons of options. |
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Post by myshelly on Sept 11, 2023 19:34:12 GMT
dewryce and myshelly Is there a lot of grocery store competition in your areas? I wonder if that has to do with store size. We have so many grocery store options out here. Lot of big chains and lot of smaller stores. Also, I wonder if land prices/rent also keep stores smaller over here. There are TONS of stores. Within 10 minutes of my house off the top of my head I can think of 3 Tom Thumbs 3 Krogers 2 Albertsons 1 Whole Foods 1 Central Market 1 Market Street 2 Aldi 1 Natural Grocers 4 Targets 3 Walmarts 1 Walmart Neighborhood Grocery 2 Costcos 2 Sams And that’s just what I can think of in my neighborhood. If you go a little further you get HEB, Fiesta, and some other places. |
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Though I have been in a couple of Whole Foods that make many HEBs seem diminutive. In the same vein, do you guys have Bucky’s in your region?
From memory for regular grocery stores there are HEBs, Central Market, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s along with a small organic SunHarvest store in San Antonio. Plus Walmarts, Targets and Costcos (and probably Sams, but that’s just a guess.)