The new HEB Market store under construction on Buffalo Speedway near Bissonet Friday, June 26, 2009, in Houston.(Photo by James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) STOREFRONT
What we know:
Dallas, TX - H-E-B, the Texas-based grocery chain known for its customer-first shopping experience, Texas pride, and wide selection of store-brand favorites, has announced plans to open a store in Dallas.
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The company recently purchased a 10-acre property at the southeast corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway in North Dallas.
According to H-E-B officials, the company will collaborate with neighbors and city leaders to rezone and develop the site.
What they're saying:
"While we have a lot of work to do, we look forward to connecting with our neighbors, the city, and community stakeholders to ensure we create a destination that best supports this community," said Mabrie Jackson, public affairs managing director for H-E-B and Central Market.
"This is the first step in a long process, and we hope to share more details with our neighbors soon," she added.
Big picture view:
H-E-B was recently ranked the No. 1 grocery retailer in the U.S., according to a report by customer data research firm Dunnhumby.
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Local perspective:
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First H-E-B store opens in Tarrant County
A San Antonio-based grocery store famous for its fresh tortillas and Texas-themed products opened Wednesday morning in Fort Worth. It's the first H-E-B store in Tarrant County.
The Dallas store will join other H-E-B locations in Allen, Frisco, Fort Worth, McKinney, and Plano. Once complete, this location will be the closest H-E-B to Downtown Dallas.
Additional stores are also planned for Forney, Irving, Melissa, Rockwall, and Prosper.
The cheese and deli sections inside the new H-E-B store, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Bellaire. It's the first two-story H-E-B to open in the Houston area. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) …
The company also operates other retail brands, including Central Market and Joe V’s Smart Shop. A Joe V’s Smart Shop opened in Oak Cliff this summer.
What we don't know:
Details about the property purchase have not been disclosed.
It’s also unclear when construction will begin or when the store will open.
The Source: Information in this article comes from news releases from H-E-B, research from DunnHumby, and previous FOX 4 research.