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    H.E. Butt Grocery Store

    Texas-based grocery retailer with 435+ stores serving vendor partners through integrated supply chain

    Headquarters:San Antonio, TX
    The HE Butt grocery store logo features a red and white shield shape with the stores name in bold sansserif lettering
    43BLatest US Revenue
    43BLatest Worldwide Revenue
    435Number of US Stores
    Texas-Wide Distribution Network
    Texas-Wide Distribution Network H-E-B operates multiple distribution centers across Texas including a major 500-acre campus in Hempstead supporting statewide operations and rapid store expansion.
    Multi-Format Store Fulfillment Products distribute to H-E-B stores, Central Market locations, Joe V's Smart Shop discount format, and Mi Tienda Hispanic-focused stores across Texas and Mexico.
    Multi-Format Store Fulfillment
    E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers Dedicated e-commerce fulfillment centers in Houston and other markets support curbside pickup and home delivery services with automated order processing capabilities.
    E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers

    H-E-B Vendor Requirements & Compliance Food Safety & FSMA Compliance

    H.E. Butt Grocery Store policies and guidelines
    H-E-B maintains strict vendor standards for food safety, product quality, and operational compliance across all formats.
    Food Safety & FSMA Compliance

    • All food suppliers must comply with FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements

    • Maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices and preventive controls

    • Provide documentation for foreign supplier verification programs and import compliance

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    Business Documentation

    • Provide Federal Taxpayer Identification Number and DUNS number for vendor setup

    • Maintain adequate liability insurance coverage at all times

    • Complete H-E-B Supplier Code of Conduct compliance requirements

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    EDI & Technology Integration

    • Complete EDI Information/Application Sheet with trading partner details

    • Support required EDI transaction sets for purchase orders and invoicing

    • Integrate with H-E-B Marketplace system for order management and fulfillment

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    Supplier Application Process

    Complete H-E-B's comprehensive vendor application including business documentation, insurance verification, and product submission for evaluation.

    Supplier Application Process

    Complete H-E-B's comprehensive vendor application including business documentation, insurance verification, and product submission for evaluation.

    Product Evaluation & Approval

    Submit products for H-E-B's quality assessment, meet food safety or general merchandise requirements, and obtain category buyer approval.

    EDI & System Integration Setup

    Configure EDI connections, complete trading partner information forms, and integrate with H-E-B Marketplace for order processing.

    Launch & Performance Monitoring

    Begin product distribution across H-E-B store formats while maintaining compliance with performance metrics and quality standards.

    Performance Monitoring

    Monitor purchase orders, invoice processing, and delivery performance through H-E-B's integrated supplier portal with real-time visibility into operations.

    Performance Monitoring

    Performance Monitoring

    Maintain H-E-B's high standards through regular performance reviews, quality assessments, and adherence to food safety and operational requirements.

    Performance Monitoring

    Integrations

    H-E-B EDI System

    Electronic Data Interchange integration supporting purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notifications with AS2 connectivity and VAN provider options.

    H-E-B Marketplace Platform

    Comprehensive supplier portal for order management, invoice creation, shipment notifications, and payment tracking across all H-E-B operations.

    Distribution Campus Network

    Multi-facility distribution network including the new 500-acre Hempstead campus and regional centers supporting Texas-wide product distribution.

    Resources

    Access comprehensive resources and tools

    Portals

    H-E-B Supplier Portal

    Main supplier access point for applications, documentation, and requirements

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    H-E-B Marketplace

    Order management and invoice processing system for approved vendors

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    Vendor Performance Center

    Performance tracking and compliance monitoring tools

    Guides & Documentation

    Supplier Requirements Guide

    Comprehensive vendor requirements and compliance standards

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    EDI Integration Guide

    Technical documentation for EDI setup and configuration

    Marketplace Training Materials

    Training resources for H-E-B Marketplace system usage

    Regulatory

    FDA Compliance

    Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements for food suppliers

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    CPSC Standards

    Consumer Product Safety Commission standards for general merchandise

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    FTC Guidelines

    Federal Trade Commission guidelines for retail product compliance

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    Audit & Certification

    SGS Certification

    Third-party quality and safety certification services

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    Intertek Testing

    Product testing and certification for retail compliance

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    UL Solutions

    Safety certification and testing for consumer products

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    Vendor Tools & APIs

    EDI Transaction Sets

    Standard EDI formats for purchase orders and invoices

    Marketplace API

    Integration tools for H-E-B Marketplace connectivity

    AS2 Integration

    Direct AS2 connection setup for EDI transactions

    Additional Support

    Support Portal

    Access additional support resources

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    UNIS Integration Support

    Get help with UNIS platform integration and channel connectivity.

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    Frequently Asked Questions for H-E-B Vendors

    Common questions about partnering with H-E-B and vendor requirements