a cultural iconrepresenting theAmerican women whoworked in factoriesduring World War IIwhile men were awayat war, shows upat H-E-B when thecompany promotes its first female store

Rosie the Riveter, a cultural icon

The History of H-E-B

1905

To support her family, FlorenceButt opens the C.C. Butt GroceryStore on November 26th, 1905,with an investment of $60. It is onthe ground floor of a small framebuilding on Main Street in Kerrville,which she leases for $9 a month.Her family lives on the second floorof the building. Food is sold in bulk,

Still eager for expansion after earlierdisappointments, H-E-B doubles in size when Howard opens asecond successful store in Del Rio.

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a cultural icon representing the American women who worked in factories during World War II while men were away at war, shows up at H-E-B when the company promotes its first female store

Rosie the Riveter, a cultural icon

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items, an enlarged baby department,and dedicated space for grills andgrilling supplies. H-E-B opens Mi Tienda (Spanish for my store) in

Houston, Texas a Latino-focused store with anauthentic cocina and tailored product assortment.

H-E-B celebrates 110 years of serving Texans!H-E-B expands into

Mexico, opening its firststore in Monterrey. H-E-B opens Mi Tienda (Spanish for my store) in

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H-E-B becomes the first company inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

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1980

The transition from grocery store to supermarket begins. H-E-B opens Corpus Christi #7, a 22,500-square-foot building with a drug department, cosmetic department, and lunch counter.

H-E-B develops a subsidiary, The Texas Gold Stamp Company, which produces stamps redeemable for various household items. The stamps are collected and redeemed for gifts by Customers for the next 21 years.

its first female store manager, Ms. Bessie Schroeder, at Corpus Christi #1. By the end of the year, H-E-B promotes nine women to store manager. They all remain with the company after World War II ends.

Charles C. Butt, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvanias Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, succeeds his father, Howard E. Butt, Sr., and becomes President and CEO of H.E. Butt Grocery Company. At this time, H-E-B has 6,000 employees and $221 million in sales. Howard E. Butt, Jr., becomes vice chairman of the board. Howard E. Butt, Sr., remains active as Chairman of the Board until 1984 when Charles succeeds him as Chairman.

19051905of the building. Food is sold in bulk, on a credit and delivery basis. Sales are $50.60 in the store's first month.

On December 5th, 1924, Howard marries schoolteacher Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth.

After returning from service in the United States Navy during World War I, Florences son, Howard Edward Butt, takes over operations of the C.C. Butt Grocery Store.Within two years, Howard ceases the stores delivery operation and changes to a cash and carry system, renaming the business to C.C. Butt Cash and Carry. The company lowers prices for the first time.

second successful store in Del Rio. Encouraged, he borrows $38,000 from Victoria Bank and Trust to purchase three small stores in the Rio Grande Valley.

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its first female store manager, Ms. Bessie Schroeder, at Corpus Christi #1. By the end of the year, H-E-B promotes nine women

The transition from grocery store to supermarket

H-E-B develops a subsidiary, The

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Progressive Grocer names H-E-B Retailer of the Year. Progressive Grocer names H-E-B Retailer of the Year. Progressive GrocerCraig Boyan is named President and COO, solidifying H-E-Bs senior leadership, which includes Charles C. Butt as Chairman and CEO, Howard Butt III as Head of the Mexico Division, and Stephen Butt as Head of the Central Market/DFW Division. Also in 2010, the first Joe Vs Smart Shop opens in Houston, a small concept store offering deeply discounted prices on a variety of grocery items.

H-E-B celebrates its 100th Anniversary all year, with numerous promotions, events, contests, and celebrations.

H-E-B introduces the H-E-B plus!concept store in San Juan, Texas, with expanded offerings including music, video, lawn and garden equipment, electronic and household items, an enlarged baby department,

H-E-B introduces a new mascot, H-E-Buddy, delighting children across Texas.

H-E-B reaches $1 billion in sales

during its 75th anniversary year and

launches its first in-store Customer

prize game Diamond Jubilee Bingo.

H-E-B moves its headquarters to the renovated U.S. Army Arsenal in San Antonio, Texas. At this time, H-E-B operates 148 stores.

The first Central Market opens in Austin, Texas, featuring a European bakery, international meats and cheeses, a coffee mill, and a juice and ice cream bar.

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H-E-B moves its headquarters to

H-E-B introduces a new 2005

H-E-B celebrates its 100th Anniversary all year, with numerous promotions, events,

H-E-B introduces the H-E-B plus!

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H-E-B becomes the first company inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

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1928: H-E-B moves its headquarters from Kerrville to Harlingen, Texas, and takes the name The H.E. Butt Grocery Company.

H-E-B moves its headquarters, including offices and warehouses, to Corpus Christi, Texas.

1940

H-E-B moves its headquarters, including offices and warehouses, to Corpus Christi, Texas.

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1989

H-E-B hosts its first Feast of Sharing Holiday Dinners in Laredo and Corpus Christi, serving Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for Texans in need.

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1991Howard E. Butt, Sr., passes away. All stores are closed on the day of his funeral in his honor. At this time, H-E-B includes 175 stores, 21 video stores, numerous production plants, and 30,000 Partners.

H-E-B lowers prices, discontinues the Texas Gold Stamp Program, abandons its policy of keeping stores closed on Sundays, and begins selling beer and wine.

H-E-B hosts its first Excellence in Education Awards in San Antonio, celebrating teachers, administrators, and schools throughout Texas.

2015

H-E-B celebrates 25 years in business. The company has 17 stores and annual sales exceeding $2 million.