H-E-B company leaders and staff celebrated the completion of renovations at the Hancock Center grocery store after two years of construction. (Chloe Young/Community Impact)
The H-E-B grocery store at the Hancock Center in North Central Austin has been renovated and expanded to include more offerings for customers.
Company leaders and staff with H-E-B celebrated the grand reopening of the store at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 20.
"Thank you, our valued customers, for your patience throughout the remodel and for allowing us to continue serving you," said Fernando Hernandez, top store leader of the H-E-B Hancock store, who has been with the company for 43 years.
The details
H-E-B spent two years renovating the Hancock Center store, which was originally built in the 1960s, said Chris Zabaneh, senior director of retail operations for H-E-B.
The 125,000-square foot store now includes a 31,000-square feet addition, featuring a:
Expanded produce, bakery, deli and seafood departments
Refreshed kitchen and seasonal sections
Expanded beer and wine department
Refreshed Healthy Living department
Expanded H-E-B Curbside department
Texas True BBQ serves brisket, ribs, pulled pork and sausage alongside classic southern sides and desserts. (Chloe Young/Community Impact)
H-E-B's Meal Simple sections features a selection of grab-and-go and oven-ready entrees. (Chloe Young/Community Impact)
What they're saying
"It really represents a deep appreciation that we have for the city of Austin and this community that we serve in the Hancock area," Zabaneh said. "Every aisle, every department, every detail really reflects our commitment for this community."
"We want to say thank you to the community that is supporting the store, and we want to give back," said Heidi Post, senior director of public affairs. "We will continue to do that on a daily basis."
Stay tuned
H-E-B is planning to begin renovating its Ed Bluestein store in Northeast Austin with an estimated completion date of 2027, Post said.
The company is slated to reopen renovated stores in Kyle and Bastrop this spring and open a new grocery store in San Marcos this fall, she said.
