H-E-B asks customers to halt ‘panic’ purchases spurred by coronavirus

As worried shoppers flock to H-E-B grocery stores — and in many instances encounter long lines and barren shelves — the retailer is urging calm amid the evolving coronavirus pandemic and is discouraging merchandise hoarding. San Antonio-based H-E-B said March 13 on Twitter that it’s prepared for the COVID-19 coronavirus and that “we are in a strong position to keep replenishing shelves.” “Customers shouldn’t panic, we continue to restock shelves. We encourage preparedness, not stockpiling…