H-E-B details growth and remodeling plans for Austin market

New York --H. E. Butt Grocery Co. plans to spend about $100 million to expand, remodel and relocate several of its stores in Austin, Texas, during 2012, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The move is part of a larger, statewide expansion and price-cutting campaign.

The projects include replacing a market near Austin’s Lakeline Mall with a 117,000-sq.-ft. H-E-B Plus store late this year or in early 2013; expanding a location in Cedar Park, Texas; and building a new 75,000-sq.-ft. H-E-B later this year in the Mueller development in Austin, the report said.

In addition, at least 10 other remodels are planned.