Harris Teeter Announces $253 Million Investment to Enhance Stores and Expand Footprint Across Charlotte Over the Next Three Years

Harris Teeter will make a range of store enhancements across Charlotte and surrounding communities, with updates varying by location, alongside the development of three new stores in the Charlotte metro area.

MATTHEWS, N.C., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Teeter announced today it will invest approximately $253 million over the next three 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. These improvements are designed to make shopping easier, more convenient and more enjoyable for customers. In addition, Harris Teeter plans to open three new stores in Fort Mill, S.C., Lake Wylie, S.C., and Kannapolis, N.C., further strengthening its commitment to the region.

"For generations, Charlotte families have made us a part of their neighborhoods and this investment reflects our long-term commitment to the customers and communities we serve," said Tammy DeBoer, president of Harris Teeter. "These investments reflect areas where we believe we can better support our customers and communities — from select department and service enhancements to updates that improve convenience in stores."

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 three years. As renovations are completed, customers can look forward to grand re-opening celebrations this fall, featuring Harris Teeter's signature Taste of Teeter events. The celebrations will include free samples, special events and opportunities for customers to experience the newly refreshed stores at their neighborhood market.

Additional details about specific store re-openings and celebrations will be shared throughout the rollout.

Harris Teeter's History in Charlotte

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. Since its founding, Harris Teeter has been known for high-quality products, clean stores and superior customer service, which has guided the company through its 65-year history in the Carolinas.

Harris Teeter Helping Together

As Harris Teeter invests in the future of its stores, the company remains equally committed to investing in the communities that have supported it for generations through local partnerships, hunger relief initiatives and community-focused giving programs. Through these efforts, Harris Teeter provides millions of dollars in food and financial support each year to advance the missions of nonprofit organizations and help address critical community needs across the communities it serves.

Hunger relief is one of Harris Teeter's largest and longest-standing areas of community investment. In the Charlotte region alone, the company has contributed more than $27.4 million in food and funds to hunger relief efforts over the last decade through food rescue efforts, Round Up campaigns, community fundraising events and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations.

"As Charlotte's hometown retailer, we are proud to continue investing in the communities that have supported Harris Teeter for generations," said 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."

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About Harris Teeter

For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 85 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.

SOURCE Harris Teeter