GOING HAM FOR HEB Is the newly opened supermarket worth the hype?

H-E-B, 6001 Preston Rd Suite 100, Plano, TX 75093

By Melody Tian | News Editor

TThe noise of squeaking wheels and casual conversation greeted me as I set foot into the newly opened HEB. All around me, lights illuminated the store and products perfectly lined the beige shelves.

On Nov. 2, the Plano HEB finally opened up to the masses. I had heard about HEB ever since the opening of the store in Frisco, so I was excited to see what the hype was all about.

The grandness of HEB was already visible from the outside, with its red logo standing out from the rest of its massive brown building. There was a gas station with a car wash outside of the supermarket and the parking lot was so full the cars spilled out into the surrounding shops’ lots.

Inside the sliding glass doors, aisles upon aisles were filled with people walking about, pushing silver carts with the red label of HEB. At first, I was slightly overwhelmed by the masses of people shopping there, but I soon was distracted by the wide variety of products.

The store provides a diverse range of products from groceries to school supplies and everyday merchandise. Due to the number of people shopping, every couple of aisles HEB workers were restocking products as they ran out, ensuring the offerings were fresh and plentiful.

The versatility of HEB really makes it stand out from other supermarkets. Beyond the fresh foods area and supplies, it also has a section in front called the Texas Backyard where potted plants lined the walls. There was even a BBQ restaurant near the entrance. The newness of the store only made it all the more appealing and attractive to shoppers from a wide area, not just from nearby neighborhoods.

Though I wish there had been fewer people shopping so I could have roamed more freely and spent less time in line, the advantages of HEB far outweigh the disadvantages. Since HEB is within walking distance of my house, you might just see me walking among the aisles there on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

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