H-E-B
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Company and Brand
| Stands for | Howard E. Butt |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
H-E-B stands for Howard E. Butt, a company and brand abbreviation.
Privately held Texas supermarket chain known for its own-brand products, community programs and customer loyalty, with stores across Texas and in northern Mexico. Headquartered in San Antonio.
Example: We stocked up on tortillas and brisket at H-E-B before the cookout.
Usage notes
Founded in 1905 in Kerrville, Texas, by Florence Butt as a small grocery store; her son Howard Edward Butt expanded it, and the chain is named for his initials. The Butt family still owns the company. Its disaster-relief work after hurricanes is widely praised in Texas.
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