HEB news

HEB, one of the most exciting retailers in the US has opened a new 107,000 sq ft store in Austin, Texas. We look at how the retailer balances experiential retail and value to deliver a compelling proposition. Reflecting the site’s heritage The site in Austin has some history, first as the Nutty Browns Mills which served as a flour mill and candy shop, and more recently as the Nutty Brown Ca...

In our 2023 Global convenience trends report, we identified ‘Flexing the product mix for profitability’ as one of our five key trends shaping the convenience channel this year. Convenience retailers are investing to develop their product offers. Food-to-go, ready-to-eat and food-for-later ranges are becoming more diverse, both from a pricing and mission perspective. We look at some ex...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. From Europe In Austria, Costa has launched its first store and can be found in Austria’s airport. The launch means Costa is now present in 41 countries Billa opens in Austria airport, the main purpose is to offer great local products for tourist and for returning residents easy to sh...

For a retailer that is renowned for its large format stores, it has put in an outstanding effort to develop a new convenience store concept. We look at what makes this different to other c-stores in the US and its role alongside HEB’s supermarkets and hypermarkets. Entire network to be updated with new look HEB has relaunched its convenience stores with a new banner and look and feel. The f...

The checkout area continues to a focal point for new innovations and pilots. We look at the latest partnership between Standard AI and Compass Group, and round-up some of the other key developments in this space. Targeting the educational sector Standard AI is one of the leading tech-firms driving the development of checkout-free concepts globally. Its autonomous solution can be deployed in...

The blurring of grocery retailing and healthcare is an important trend in our industry. The concept of food as medicine provides a bridge for retailers to expand the scope of their involvement in the healthcare of consumers, deepening loyalty and trust. We look at HEB’s plans in this area and the signal it provides for what’s coming next. Holistic approach Although HEB operates exclusively ...

The leading US food retailer, HEB, is partnering with Swisslog to deploy several automated micro fulfillment centres (MFC) to support its curbside pick-up and delivery business. Rapidly increasing interest in MFC Interest in MFCs continues to grow in the US, with several retailers partnering with a range of startups and established companies to test and deploy. Takeoff Technologies has emer...

Texas-based HEB has opened a new supermarket featuring a food hall concept, Main Streat. Dine in, takeout and delivery The HEB store in Austin, Texas features a range of foodservice concepts as part of the Main Streat food hall and bar. It offers takeout, limited capacity dining on an outdoor patio and inside, and free delivery from Favor, the retailer’s on-demand delivery company. Although...

Texan retailer H-E-B and Favor Delivery are introducing a two hour delivery service on essentials. Expanding its online services H-E-B already offers online groceries though its H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery service, allowing customers to place orders for the same-day, next day or later. However, with the new Express Delivery partnership, customers can choose from a list of 25 essential ...

To help local restaurants during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, H-E-B is stocking a selection of local products in its stores. Popular local meals H-E-B already stocked selected restaurant branded products, however this pilot is the first time it is bringing ready made meals into its stores. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the retailer is working closely with local restaurants to...