With the new year comes new opportunities for beloved Texas brands to keep growing — and that’s exactly what a few grocers have in store for 2026.
H-E-B opened its first new store of the year on Jan. 7 in San Antonio, part of statewide expansion efforts as the company responds to rapid population growth in both established and emerging markets.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio-based company’s German rival is currently planning its own national expansion. Aldi announced this week that it is planning to open 180 new U.S. stores across 31 states in 2026. By the end of the year, the company will operate more than 2,800 stores nationally.
Where to find new H-E-B stores in 2026
Here is a full list of new H-E-B stores coming to the Lone Star State in 2026, confirmed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings. The list excludes stores that will be renovated this year.
San Marcos
Texas State students, rejoice — the third H-E-B in San Marcos is expected to open by late 2026. The 118,945-square-foot store will be located at McCarty Lane and I-35…