H-E-B held a grand opening Aug. 6 for a store at 7330 N Loop 1604 West in San Antonio, serving communities near the University of Texas at San Antonio’s main campus.
The College Park store has features such as H-E-B curbside with covered parking and home delivery, full-service pharmacy, True Texas BBQ restaurant with car-side pull up and weekday happy hour specials and a large selection of international foods, including an assortment of Asian and Indian products.
“Along with commitment to top-quality service and selection, our H-E-B partners are excited to serve this dynamic community and our UTSA Roadrunner neighbors,” said Jar Vasquez, general manager. “We are excited to provide a quality shopping experience and look forward to serving up the best of H-E-B.”
Other store highlights include:
- Bakery featuring artisan breads, cakes and its made in-store warm tortillas;
- Beauty department with a selection of cosmetics and other beauty items;
- Blooms floral department, offering online ordering and delivery service;
- Cooking Connection with live demos and samplings for easy recipes to make at home;
- Deli department with an expansive cheese selection and charcuterie station;
- Sushiya offering handmade sushi selections made in-store daily and an Asian grill with rice bowls and teriyaki;
- H-E-B Meal Simple with fresh, convenient chef-inspired meals prepared in store;
- Produce section with large organic, Texas-grown selections and cold-press juices;
- Meat market with Prime, natural and organic meats, Wagyu and fully cooked options;
- An extensive craft beer and wine section;
- Healthy Living department with bulk food items, sports nutrition products, supplements and fresh ground nut butters;
- Texas Backyard department, featuring plants, pottery, grills and outdoor essentials; and
- Pet department featuring Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food, as well as toys and treats.
Inside and out, H-E-B designed the store to reflect the character of the neighborhood. The location incorporates environmental sustainability design elements and several energy-efficient inclusions such as CO2 refrigeration units, LED lighting and extensive native landscaping throughout the property.
The grocer marked the store’s grand opening with $5,000 donations to three organizations affiliated with the college – the UTSA Student Indian Association, the UTSA Student Cultural Association and the UTSA Student Emergency Fund.
H-E-B is a multi-format retailer, which operates its 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 delivery service that serves cities across the state.
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