H-E-B opens store in Manor to Texas-sized crowd of 750 excited customers
H-E-B opens store in Manor to Texas-sized crowd of 750 excited customers
H-E-B opens store in Manor to Texas-sized crowd of 750 excited customers

The 101,000-square-foot store is the first H-E-B location for the city east of Austin

Joined by more than 750 excited, cheering customers, H-E-B welcomed the eager crowd and opened the doors to its highly-anticipated store in Manor, a booming community east of Austin. The 101,000-square-foot store, which is located off Hwy 290 and FM 973, is the first H-E-B in the Central Texas city and showcases the quality products and innovative services the retailer’s customers have come to love and expect.

Filled with amenities and unique departments that H-E-B is known for, the Manor H‑E‑B offers distinctive features such as H-E-B Curbside with dedicated parking and Home Delivery; full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with covered drive-thru service; Texas Backyard, which offers products for gardening and outdoor entertaining, and a 14-pump fuel station with car wash, which will open soon after the grand opening.

“Our H-E-B Partners are excited to open the first store in Manor, allowing us to serve even more Texans in this dynamic community,” said Cathy Harm, H-E-B Senior Vice President for Central Texas. “We are excited to provide a quality shopping experience and look forward to serving up the best of H-E-B.”

The store is located at 13100 N FM 973 in Manor and is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Featuring an expansive product assortment and convenient services, other amenities will include:

  • On-the-go offerings from your favorite brands:

      • H-E-B Meal Simple with fresh, convenient chef-inspired meals prepared in store

      • Sushiya department, offering fresh, in-store made sushi and hot Asian grill selections, including fried rice and noodle bowls

      • Mi Tienda tamales, hand-wrapped in real corn husks, sold hot and ready to eat

      • H-E-B Natural rotisserie chicken, never frozen and roasted fresh in store

      • Warm H-E-B Bakery desserts, including cookies, brownies, pies, and more

  • Full-service Bakery and Tortilleria that offers a wide selection of artisan breads, fresh tortillas made in house, large varieties of decadent desserts, pastries, and cakes

  • Expansive Deli featuring a wide variety of prepared foods and fresh-sliced meats and cheeses.  Additionally, you can find custom-made party tray options for any occasion.

  • Produce section with large organic and Texas-grown selections, including fresh squeezed juices, and freshly made guacamole along with pre-cut fruit and vegetable trays

  • Fresh Seafood Market, including full-service seafood counter with a fresh assortment from around the world, delivered seven days a week

  • The department will also feature Bayou Boil House by H-E-B, offering fully cooked, easy-to-reheat products boiled fresh in-store daily, along with seasonal outdoor boils for customers to enjoy

  • Fresh Meat Market offers natural, prime, grass-fed, and wagyu meat cut in-store by certified meat cutters, as well as 100% pure beef ground in-store daily and organic offerings
  • Blooms by H-E-B Floral department, offering online ordering and delivery service, and custom ordering for a variety of events

  • As the #1 Beer and Wine retailer in Texas, the store has an extensive craft beer and luxury wine department

  • Large selection of USDA-certified organic products in every grocery department throughout the store

  • Large Pharmacy with five-lane drive thru with expanded professional services, including immunization services with dedicated immunization room, Second Saturday health screenings, medication therapy management, and prescription home delivery

  • Healthy Living department featuring bulk food bins dispensing nuts, grains, dried fruits, and snack mixes, along with a robust selection of vitamins, sports nutrition, and lifestyle items to support health and wellness

  • Expansive selections in grocery and general merchandise departments such as dairy, frozen foods, baby and seasonal

  • Household Essentials department with disposable plates, bowls, and utensils. Texas Tough brand items, storage solutions, and a full selection of cleaning, laundry, paper, and personal care essentials

  • Pet department featuring Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food, as well as fun toys and treats for all your furry friend’s needs

  • Beauty department with a wide selection of cosmetics and other beauty essentials

  • Customers can get additional savings by shopping with the H-E-B Debit Card and H-E-B Credit Card, which gives 5% cash back on qualifying H-E-B brand products as well as other perks and benefits

Featuring an expansive product assortment and convenient services, other amenities will include:

  • On-the-go offerings from your favorite brands:

    • H-E-B Meal Simple with fresh, convenient chef-inspired meals prepared in store

    • Sushiya department, offering fresh, in-store made sushi and hot Asian grill selections, including fried rice and noodle bowls

    • Mi Tienda tamales, hand-wrapped in real corn husks, sold hot and ready to eat

    • H-E-B Natural rotisserie chicken, never frozen and roasted fresh in store

    • Warm H-E-B Bakery desserts, including cookies, brownies, pies, and more

 

  • Full-service Bakery and Tortilleria that offers a wide selection of artisan breads, fresh tortillas made in house, large varieties of decadent desserts, pastries, and cakes

  • Expansive Deli featuring a wide variety of prepared foods and fresh-sliced meats and cheeses.  Additionally, you can find custom-made party tray options for any occasion.

  • Produce section with large organic and Texas-grown selections, including fresh squeezed juices, and freshly made guacamole along with pre-cut fruit and vegetable trays

  • Fresh Seafood Market, including full-service seafood counter with a fresh assortment from around the world, delivered seven days a week

  • The department will also feature Bayou Boil House by H-E-B, offering fully cooked, easy-to-reheat products boiled fresh in-store daily, along with seasonal outdoor boils for customers to enjoy

  • Fresh Meat Market offers natural, prime, grass-fed, and wagyu meat cut in-store by certified meat cutters, as well as 100% pure beef ground in-store daily and organic offerings

  • Blooms by H-E-B Floral department, offering online ordering and delivery service, and custom ordering for a variety of events

  • As the #1 Beer and Wine retailer in Texas, the store has an extensive craft beer and luxury wine department

  • Large selection of USDA-certified organic products in every grocery department throughout the store

  • Large Pharmacy with five-lane drive thru with expanded professional services, including immunization services with dedicated immunization room, Second Saturday health screenings, medication therapy management, and prescription home delivery

  • Healthy Living department featuring bulk food bins dispensing nuts, grains, dried fruits, and snack mixes, along with a robust selection of vitamins, sports nutrition, and lifestyle items to support health and wellness

  • Expansive selections in grocery and general merchandise departments such as dairy, frozen foods, baby and seasonal

  • Household Essentials department with disposable plates, bowls, and utensils. Texas Tough brand items, storage solutions, and a full selection of cleaning, laundry, paper, and personal care essentials

  • Pet department featuring Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food, as well as fun toys and treats for all your furry friend’s needs

  • Beauty department with a wide selection of cosmetics and other beauty essentials 

  • Customers can get additional savings by shopping with the H-E-B Debit Card and H-E-B Credit Card, which gives 5% cash back on qualifying H-E-B brand products as well as other perks and benefits

Inside and out, the Manor H-E-B has a distinctive overall design that was thoughtfully crafted to reflect and complement the community. The retailer also places an emphasis on environmental sustainability, incorporating a host of features including smart lighting, abundant natural light, CO2 refrigeration, and more. 

As the largest privately held employer in Texas, H-E-B’s Manor store employs nearly 400 Partners (employees), most of who are from the local area. All job opportunities can be found at H-E-B Careers.

Through its Spirit of Giving philosophy, H-E-B is passionately dedicated to its customers beyond its stores. For a total of $20,000, H-E-B commemorated the store’s grand opening with $5,000 donations each to the Manor Schoolhouse Foundation, Manor Education Foundation, Manor United Methodist Church Pantry, and Manor Arts Council.

A proud Texas company, H-E-B is a multi-format retailer, which operates its innovative Central Market and Joe V’s Smart Shop stores throughout Texas, as well as Mi Tienda stores in Houston. H-E-B also owns Favor Delivery, a fast and convenient delivery service that serves cities across the state.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $50 billion, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 175,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $50 billion, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 175,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

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