Boycott HEB sign on Huebner? (San Antonio, Austin: live in, store, air quality)

[Love2begreen]

I've only got info for HEB's color.

[d11611122]

All these recent HEB Boycott signs may be due to all the new stores construction by HEB. HEB is building new stores without having Communities Meetings or Neighborhoods Associations Meetings, so citizens/residents are not having their concerns heard. This is a poor example by a corporation who theme phrase for the last thirty years has always been that they are "Community Partners". Partners are suppose to share ideas and information between themselves. HEB is the big dog grocery store in San Antonio now, but I remember that in the 1960's, Handy Andy with the San Antonio Saving Branches was the top dog then, and look how far down they have fallen. HEB may think that they are invincible now, but their arrogant may be their own downfall. San Antonio get ready - WALMART - will be the new big dog in ten years.

[d11611122]

Bus transportation to an HEB for senior citizens is "smoke and mirrors" by HEB, just PR, bad PR at that. I hope HEB provides the valets on the buses to carry the seniors ten bags of groceries because most seniors can't even walk.

[01Snake]

Since when does a grocery store owe its customers bus service to and from its store?

[smuboy86]

HEB doesn't and shouldn't be having meeting with community groups. As long as they a following proper zoning there really isn't any need. Frankly people should be thankful that HEB is investing in the area.

[Love2begreen]

The newer HEB's are more energy efficient! They use 100% windtricity, led lighting, and recycle reuse programs are in use throughout the stores. They are implementing green, low impact, state of the art concepts. San Antonio is a model for conscious building. And concerned consumers can get the best. We are also home to a one of a kind green cleaners that has revolutionized the industry, and cleans for national museums. SA is becoming a progressive city to feel proud about.

[01Snake]

Originally Posted by smuboy86

HEB doesn't and shouldn't be having meeting with community groups. As long as they a following proper zoning there really isn't any need. Frankly people should be thankful that HEB is investing in the area.

Werd +1

[agorena]

Well honestly, I think there should be no room to complain. Regardless of whether or not you have to drive 5 or 10 minutes down the road, you all should be appreciative towards what is being offered to you. I'm originally from Brownsville and we didn't have the beautiful stores that you do up here. With my experience as a cashier, don't gripe about how crappy your experience was to them. Speak to a manager. The cashiers were not the ones who decided to close down the other stores and build a BIGGER AND BETTER store for your convenience....Right??

[cr1039]

It is very strange - not every other person who lives, breathes and eats on this earth shops at a large chain grocer.

There are so many different types of people and lifestyles.

When given the choice, which I am glad that I have here in the 7th largest city in America, I choose to go to the farmer's market for my produce and choose typically to bake my own bread etc. For wine and pastas I choose to purchase from Joe Saglimbeni's (a local wine shop).

I would choose farmer's markets and locally owned shops over HEB anyday. In fact, I have not been to HEB since the one at Huebner and NW Military shut down.

[smuboy86]

HEB is a locally owned shop, they know what the typical customer they serve wants. That why what they carry at Lincoln Heights, versus Austin highway is different. That's why they continue to expand and renovate.