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I don't think HEB really ever considered Whole Foods a big competitor. We've been tops in Houston ever since I arrived. Not sure AMZN changes that. -- nm

Posted by Qale (aka Qale) Jun 16 '17, 13:52

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I mean, Kroger is right across the street but if Amazon/Whole Foods delivered, I'd do that. - Callisto Buffalomeat Jun 16, 14:33 2
- Whole Foods delivery would be excellent. I currently go to Whole Foods maybe monthly for unsalted Kettle Chips and Apple Cider Vinegar salad dressing - JD Jun 16, 14:40
- I'm happy to go shop but it has to be a store that caters to my tastes (my needs!!). They're all so focused on natural, organic, and - Meg Jun 16, 14:37
My closest Whole Foods is about 8 miles away. Can't see this affecting our little local food desert right now. - Meg Jun 16, 14:24 3
- my closest one is about 40 miles away -- nm - crash davis Jun 16, 15:09 2
  - Well yes, but you're in Idaho...... - Meg Jun 16, 15:12 1
    - the amazing thing is I never go there, not after I discovered the Boise Co-op -- nm - crash davis Jun 16, 15:15
Central Market is a Whole Food competitor, the main HEB brand is not really. -- nm - ty97 Jun 16, 14:02 4
- It's about having grocery distribution centers in every metropolitan area. - Mop Jun 16, 14:06
- Related: There is an HEB Plus near my brother. Always packed. They opened a Wal Mart Supercenter across the road. - ty97 Jun 16, 14:04 2
  - Yeah, we finally toppled Wal-Mart here in sales. Randalls is a joke. Kroger is starting to become one. I'm really anxious about my interview Monday. - Qale Jun 16, 14:08 1
    - I'm surprised Randalls survives there at all. - ty97 Jun 16, 14:52
This is Amazon going *all in* on the grocery/Amazon Pantry market. Every grocer in the nation should be terrified. - Mop Jun 16, 13:57 4
- I don't think Costco's going anywhere. -- nm - Reagen Jun 16, 14:26
- Amazon now has brick n mortar presences in most upscale markets, Walmart has, well walmart shoppers -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 16, 14:03 1
  - And Amazon is angling for Walmart shoppers with that new discounted Prime offering -- nm - JD Jun 16, 14:41
- I'm sure my top level bosses are concerned, but terrified, I doubt it. Our company is positioned so that if Texas ever actually does succeed, we're - Qale Jun 16, 14:02
livin in H-town? -- nm - budice Jun 16, 13:55 1
- Been here since October 30th, 2013. Thanks Colin!! -- nm - Qale Jun 16, 13:56

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