That is the rumor going around. It would be the south-east corner of Quinlan and 620. I heard they are surveying some residents about what they think. If someone has their email or contact I can tell them about this blog and see if they can see comments here.
My take… the convenience is nice, but I like HEB… unless they do an upscale Randall’s that is like a Central Market it will just be average instead of outstanding. I feel bad for Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, they get a view of the Randall’s parking lot now.
Interesting thread here where I got another hint of the rumor.
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1 Melissa // Dec 22, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I’ve heard this rumor too. Even if it is more upscale, I will still go to HEB. Despite their new “lower” prices and using that blasted card, HEB is still a lot cheaper.
And if you want upscale, there is a Central Market going in the new development outside of Grandview Hills (across from Wal-Mart).
I would feel bad for the steakhouse if they didn’t know beforehand about the view. But that space has been zoned for mixed use since Steiner Ranch’s inception, so they had to know something would go there eventually.
2 Stmbtsprgs // Dec 22, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Here is a link to the Hill Country News where they mention that Randall’s was doing some surveying but that’s about it… http://www.hillcountrynews.com/articles/2009/11/15/news/four_points/news52.txt.
I would definitely shop at HEB instead of Safeway (who wholly owns Randalls) or would go to a nearby Central Market. In fact – it would be great if Central Market were to open in front instead of Randalls/Safeway, which continues to be overpriced and a poor shopping experience with poorly made store brands compared to HEB and Central Market – the best supermarket grocers out there, IMO.
3 ME // Dec 22, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I hope they don’t open…I’ll drive either The Market for convenience items or just go all of the way to HEB just to avoid Randall’s.
4 Poster formely known as // Dec 22, 2009 at 10:22 pm
When Randalls was owned by the Randalls family (years ago, before the sale), it was a fabulous chain. Now it’s just another Safeway. Even if it was a Central Market, I’d rather keep the green space and make the drive to HEB.
5 New Transplant // Dec 23, 2009 at 9:59 am
We don’t need yet another grocery store in the same 5 mile radius. One of the reasons we moved to Steiner was because of its natural beauty. Chopping down trees and pouring concrete just adds blight to what is otherwise a beautiful vista. Stay away Randalls!
6 Joanna // Dec 23, 2009 at 11:58 am
I couldn’t agree more – our HEB is fabulous, always has everything I need. Then, the Market is ideal for quick trips when I’ve forgotten something.
With Randall’s increased prices there is no way we would start using them over HEB/SR Market. No interest here!
7 Rob // Dec 23, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I love the HEB and would never shop at Randalls.
8 Heather // Dec 25, 2009 at 7:58 am
I’m torn…I like the Randalls in Lakeway…beautiful store…but that’s just it, it’s in Lakeway and we have an H-E-B already…I say if we are going to put a grocery store anywhere, it should be hidden further back and off the road so it’s not visible…kind of like the Walmart is…don’t ruin the scenery
9 Linda // Dec 30, 2009 at 9:51 pm
I agree. Randals is too expensive and I certainly would never shop there when HEB is so close. Plus that area is so pretty it is a shame to take away all that green space for a supermarket that is not needed. If not enough people shop there and they decide to closs it down, we will end up having a big empty building there – yuck.
10 Michelle // Jan 1, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I agree with everyone else here.
The loss of the beautiful green space around the entrance would be sad, but it will happen eventually. Most of the area around 620/Quinlan is slated for mixed use.
http://www.steinerranch.com/media/2821/steiner-ranch-map.jpg
The drive into Steiner was more scenic before the apartments rose like termite mounds from the hills, and those apts have been in Chapter 11 for a while.
11 anon // Jan 3, 2010 at 9:28 am
I think HEB is beautiful, but I don’t go there because Wal Mart is so much cheaper. I’ve actually kept track and I save at least $30 a week on “usual” items like cereal, eggs, milk, toilet paper, etc…. I just go to HEB for produce or when I need something special. And, Wal Mart isn’t ever so packed. I would never, ever go to Randalls. Their prices are outrageous. Last time I was there it was $6.50 for a stick of Ban deodorant.
12 Laura // Jan 3, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Our family shops in the same way described by ‘anon’. I think the only options that might cause us to change our behavior is if a Trader Joe’s or Farmer’s Market-type store were to appear in that space or close by.
13 SteinerMama // Jan 12, 2010 at 11:45 am
Man you look at that map and see soooo much mixed use planned for Steiner, it’s depressing. Especially when you think of how much unrented commercial space there is around here. And anyway, do we really need another nail salon or pak n mail type place? That’s usually what you get from these suburban shopping strips. I went to the Randalls in Lakeway for the first time and thought it sucked. High prices, nothing special when it came to selection. I’m an HEB loyalist unless it’s to get a specialty item at Central Market or Whole Foods.
14 Git // Jan 23, 2010 at 12:14 pm
So you’ll burn $5 in gas driving to HEB to get a can of beans for .20c less? Makes sense.
15 Melissa // Jan 26, 2010 at 1:40 pm
HEB is 2 miles away. Unless you’re going there by airplane, you’re not going to use $5 in gas. And I don’t think anyone is talking about going for ONE item. But when you go for several, yes, HEB’s prices are lower enough than Randall’s to justify the drive (all 2 miles of it).
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