H-E-B made a $5,000 donation to the Plano ISD Robotics Club at the opening of the eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano

Clay TranJune 22, 2023

Plano, Texas – Prominent Texas-based grocery retailer, H-E-B, has broadened its dedication to integrating state-of-the-art technologies and boosting omnichannel growth with the launch of a new eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano. This strategic move is designed to provide a superior and more convenient shopping experience for Texas residents.

H-E-B’s eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano – The Location

Situated adjacent to the Plano H-E-B on 6001 Preston Rd, the sprawling 55,000-square-foot facility is anticipated to fortify H-E-B’s Curbside and Home Delivery operations in Plano and augment service levels for neighboring stores, including the forthcoming branches in McKinney and Allen, and the Frisco H-E-B. This development not only amplifies the multifaceted retailer’s established presence in the locale, but also underlines H-E-B’s commitment to catering to an escalating clientele in this rapidly expanding region.

Consistently lauded as a leading national employer, H-E-B is now avidly recruiting for a multitude of full and part-time positions at this eCommerce hub. The hired individuals will have the opportunity to work with some of the most groundbreaking technologies in the sector, playing an integral role in fulfilling customer orders.

Supplementing H-E-B’s already significant employment impact in Collin County, the Plano facility is slated to add over 125 associates to the retailer’s burgeoning e-commerce team. Those eager to be part of a team that was crowned the best U.S. online grocery retailer last year by the consumer research company Dunnhumby, are encouraged to submit their applications at heb.com/careers.

“At H-E-B, we’re always looking for ways to offer Texans a better shopping experience and more options to choose how they shop, pay for, and receive their products,” said Kedar Patel, H-E-B Group Vice President of eCommerce.

“Across our business we are adopting innovative technologies that give our Partners the tools they need to provide top-quality service to our customers whether they shop online As online shopping demand escalates, these e-commerce fulfillment centers are stocked with in-store goods to cater to Curbside and Home Delivery orders. Such facilities enable increased capacity, heightened efficiency, reduced in-store aisle congestion, and improved product availability.

The company is investing in a range of automation technologies to streamline the order process and spur productivity at these centers. This move allows H-E-B to expand its supply chain capabilities, thereby enhancing the reach and efficiency of its Curbside and Home Delivery services, which currently serve more than 270 stores in Texas.