H-e-b Trying New Tricks On Houston

The changes sharpen the store's competitive edge against other retailers experimenting with new products and services to retain customers in the city's cutthroat grocery market. The company expanded the produce section by about a third in response to greater demand for fresh foods, making it largest and most diverse of all Central Market and H-E-B locations. Central Market's appeal as a destination store with few locations has long given it an edge in the markets where it operates, but the Houston renovations better position it to compete with rivals such as Whole Foods and other more conventional retailers. The company's investment in area indicates the strength of Houston's grocery market, which became highly competitive in recent years as more retailers sought to capitalize on its growth and diversity. Kroger has for years tweaked its stores to allot more space to produce, organics and food prepared in-house for on-the-go customers seeking healthy meals. [...] H-E-B, which offers a large selection of local produce, often wins the battle on price.

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