AA
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Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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03-24-14 12:24 PM - Post#166980
In response to MC9454
H-E-B is not building a store on the land that they bought. Spoke with a contact and he mentioned that they plan on selling the land. Bought as an investment opportunity.
I doubt that is correct. Why would they have commitments with the bank and get blueprints done of absolutely everything just to sell the land? The representative at the city council meeting said they were eager to get started right away.
IF they decide not to build, it was not premeditated.
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MC9454
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Reg: 03-21-14
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03-24-14 01:42 PM - Post#166985
In response to AA
Well, I spoke with the person that arranges travel and he receives construction updates 18 months out and he doesn't have this one. Maybe it is being built later than 18 months...this information is coming from him.
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javaprincess
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Reg: 06-01-10
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03-24-14 04:17 PM - Post#166995
In response to MC9454
I'm not surprised if it's another couple of years down the road (or more) before we'll see an HEB in DFW proper. I don't think HEB ever announced that they are coming yet. Now with Safeway looking for a buyer I'm sure they're probably on the cautious side.
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rich75904
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 12-27-13
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04-03-14 10:20 AM - Post#167250
In response to javaprincess
I wish we could get a WinCo like the one in mcKinney, that is where we shop at now,,save alot of money.
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richardb
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 04-17-00
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04-03-14 11:44 AM - Post#167253
In response to AA
H-E-B is not building a store on the land that they bought. Spoke with a contact and he mentioned that they plan on selling the land. Bought as an investment opportunity.
I doubt that is correct. Why would they have commitments with the bank and get blueprints done of absolutely everything just to sell the land? The representative at the city council meeting said they were eager to get started right away.
IF they decide not to build, it was not premeditated.
Last month there was an article in the DMN that HEB had purchased property in Frisco as an investment property and planned on selling it some day, a practice HEB has been known to do.
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DanM
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Reg: 04-04-14
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04-04-14 03:27 PM - Post#167295
In response to rich75904
I have been to the WinCo.
It is nice but you have to watch your prices. I am a pretty smart shopper. I wish they would advertise via mailer or email.
I wish they had more unique items as opposed to just a lot of the same stuff. That would keep me going there.
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Arcturus
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Reg: 05-11-10
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04-18-14 01:26 PM - Post#167709
In response to richardb
This is a very common practice by companies that have a lot of physical store fronts. They speculate on land in areas while it is cheap. If it works out that a store will go there, great, if not, they can sell it for a tidy profit once the area is built up. I believe Walmart owned the land at exchange/75 for many years prior to building the store.
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Mrs. Tex
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 11-01-07
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04-19-14 01:57 PM - Post#167720
In response to MC9454
Called Allen P & Z today to confirm, YES HEB is building a grocery store @ Greenville & Exchange.
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rich75904
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Posts: 84
Loc: Allen
Reg: 12-27-13
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05-13-14 08:23 AM - Post#168521
In response to Mrs. Tex
Just an update, I noticed that the Mexican place next door to The House Cafe closed down again. Also, anyone know what is being built in the parking lot across from KFC? near Dollar Tree? It use to be a gas station, but they are working on it like they are fixing to build something new in its spot
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
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05-13-14 09:55 AM - Post#168529
In response to rich75904
Midas Muffler shop is going in the space where the Texaco station used to be in front of the Sears Outlet.
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AA
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Posts: 864
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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06-25-14 04:21 PM - Post#169381
In response to denisew
FYI, Trader Joe's is scheduled to open September 19th
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/m cki...
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javaprincess
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Posts: 155
Reg: 06-01-10
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06-25-14 05:57 PM - Post#169385
In response to AA
That's still a few months away.  Their half-baked ciabatta rolls are addictive, but it's a long drive to West Plano to get them.
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Gvn2Fly
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Reg: 04-03-13
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06-27-14 06:50 PM - Post#169412
In response to javaprincess
Drove by McDermott this morning and noticed House Cafe is now called Mom's Cafe.
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mgrayar
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Reg: 09-25-09
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06-27-14 07:34 PM - Post#169414
In response to Gvn2Fly
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shiraz
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Posts: 595
Loc: allen, tx, usa
Reg: 05-23-02
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07-24-14 03:23 PM - Post#169922
In response to richardb
Did Allen's Pollo Tropical fall through? They're building one in Frisco.
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AA
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Posts: 864
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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07-24-14 04:43 PM - Post#169923
In response to shiraz
They initially said they didn't plan on breaking ground until July 2014 for an October 2014 completion. Not sure if that is still the case.
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Jeremy
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Posts: 464
Loc: Allen, Tx
Reg: 06-20-11
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07-28-14 03:39 PM - Post#169991
In response to AA
Dallas Morning News
CVE Technology group is moving to Allen. Currently has presence in Allen of 300 workers but by end of 2015 they expect 1,200.
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Will
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Reg: 07-28-09
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07-28-14 03:52 PM - Post#169994
In response to Jeremy
That's great news!
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Arcturus
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Reg: 05-11-10
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07-30-14 05:56 PM - Post#170044
In response to Will
Awesome. So glad to see the city continuing to work hard to draw employers to the area. This is key to making Allen long term sustainable rather than just another bedroom community.
Edited by Arcturus on 07-30-14 05:56 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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