Matthews, N.C. — Harris Teeter plans to invest approximately $253 million over the next 3 years to refresh and modernize select stores across the Charlotte, N.C., area. The investment also includes the development of three new stores.
The investment includes stores throughout the Charlotte metro area, with renovations and enhancements planned for locations such as Fort Mill and Rock Hill, S.C., and Matthews, Waxhaw, Concord and Huntersville, N.C., along with many other communities across the region. In addition, Harris Teeter plans to open three new stores in Fort Mill, S.C., Lake Wylie, S.C., and Kannapolis, N.C.
The store refresh initiative will include a variety of enhancements that vary by location, which may include:
• Expanded offerings in fresh, bakery and prepared food areas
• Layout and fixture updates designed to support easier navigation in some stores
• Shopping cart, exterior or parking-area improvements at select locations
• Faster and more convenient pickup and delivery services
• Updated decor, signage and store environments
Customers will begin seeing store updates roll out in phases, with timing and scope varying across locations over the next 3 years. As renovations are completed, grand reopenings are expected to begin this fall.
Harris Teeter’s roots in the Charlotte area date back 90 years, to 1936, when co-founder W.T. Harris opened his first grocery store. The company was officially formed in 1960 when W.T. Harris and Willis L. Teeter combined to form Charlotte’s hometown grocery store, Harris Teeter.
“As Charlotte’s hometown retailer, we are proud to continue investing in the communities that have supported Harris Teeter for generations,” says Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations. “These enhancements reflect our commitment to our customers, our associates and the future of the region we call home.”
Headquartered in Matthews, N.C., Harris Teeter has more than 250 stores and 85 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia. Today, Harris Teeter is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. For more information, visit www.harristeeter.com.
SOURCE: Harris Teeter