H. E. Butt Grocery Company
San Antonio, TX 78204 (Map) Phone: 210-938-8000
Fax: 210-938-8169
Toll Free: 800-432-3113
http://www.heb.com
Overview
The Muzak bounces between Tejano and country, and the warm tortillas and marinated fajita meat are big sellers at H. E. Butt Grocery (H-E-B). Texas' largest private company and the #1 food retailer in South and Central Texas, H-E-B owns more than 300 supermarkets, including a growing number of large (70,000 sq. ft.) gourmet Central Market stores in major metropolitan areas and 80-plus smaller (24,000-30,000 sq. ft.) Pantry Foods stores, often in more rural areas. H-E-B also has about 30 upscale and discount stores in Mexico. H-E-B processes some of its own bread, dairy products, meat, and tortillas. The 100-year-old company is owned by the Butt family, which founded H-E-B in Kerrville, Texas, in 1905.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for H. E. Butt Grocery Company
| Company Type | Private |
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| Fiscal Year-End | October |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £9,102.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 11.1% |
| 2008 Employees | 68,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 7.9% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for H. E. Butt Grocery Company
| Chairman and CEO | Charles C. Butt (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President | Robert D. (Bob) Loeffler Connect to this executive |
| COO | Craig Boyan Connect to this executive |
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