H-E-B announces adaptions to store hours, operations

H-E-B announced Saturday that all its H-E-B stores, Central Market and H-E-B Pharmacies will be changing store hours beginning Sunday.

All stores will open at 8 a.m and close at 8 p.m. until further notice. This also includes H-E-B’s Joe V’s and Mi Tienda locations.

“While we restock our shelves around the clock, much of our restocking and replenishment happens overnight when our stores are closed,” H-E-B said in a statement. “This temporary change in store hours will give our partners extra time to work diligently overnight to better stock our shelves, allowing us to better serve our customers.”

H-E-B added that customers will also see reduced services in its delis, bakeries and floral departments. The company states that the temporary changes in the way it runs its stores will allow customers to get the products they need. Customers will not be charged for canceled orders due to department closures.

“Please remember that while preparation is important, panic is not necessary,” H-E-B said. “We encourage preparedness but there’s no need to overbuy. H-E-B has plenty of product and it arrives daily. We are in this as a community and it’s important to keep calm.”

H-E-B said it will return to regular hours and full services as soon as it can.