HEB History & Facts

[Karen]

Hey guys sorry I did not go to class yesterday but I have not been
feeling well the last couple of days and I have also been running a
fever.

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HISTORY:
o Founded in November 26, 1905 by Florence Butt in Kerrville, Texas.
o Florence and her husband, Charles C. Butt, along with their
children, moved to Texas from Memphis, Tennessee.
o Invested $60 in the opening of “Staple and Fancy Groceries” store on
the first floor of their home.
o Their youngest son, Howard E. Butt, started in the business by
delivering groceries in a little red wagon and late by house and
buggy.
o At age 16, he was managing the store while continuing his
schooling.
o Several unsuccessful attempts to add new stores.
o Succeed in adding new stores in 1928 by purchasing three stores in
the Rio Grande Valley.
o By 1942 Howard has successfully added stores in Corpus Christi,
Austin and San Antonio.
o Howard and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth, both believed in
contributing to the community.
o The company annually gives 5% of gross, before-tax earnings to
hundreds of nonprofit organizations and communities throughout Texas.
o Charles Butt, the youngest son of Howard E. Butt, became company
president in 1971 and chairman of the board in 1984.
o HEB sales have grown from $250 million to $11 billion.
o 1994 introduced their popular Central Market stores—specialty store
with a farmers’ market.
o Complete selection of produce, meats, seafood, cheese, wines and
specialty grocery items from around the world.
o Each location has an on-site European-style bakery and a full
kitchen making hundreds of chef-prepared dishes daily.
o 1997 opened in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, and Mexico.
o Now operates 21 stores in Mexico:
• Monterey, Saltillo, Tampico, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, and
San Luis Potosi.
o No two stores are exactly the same.
o Each store is focused on how to better serve the needs of
consumers.

Company Description: For 10 years, HEB has been known an innovative
retailer. Known for its fresh food, quality products and convenient
services, HEB strives to provide the best customer experience at the
lowest prices.
Operations: Headquartered in San Antonio, operating more than 300
retail stores in more than 150 communities throughout Texas and
Mexico.
Community Focus: Major contributions are focused on hunger relief and
prevention, education, diversity, health and wellness, the environment
and the arts. In this spirit, the company annual contributes 5% of its
pre-tax earnings to charitable programs and activities.
Partners (employees): Approx. 56,000

[Johnny]

no worries... class was cancelled.

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