Harris Teeter
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Harris Teeter Launches 201central Specialty Banner
Harris Teeter Supermarkets will be converting two of its stores and begin operating them under a new specialty banner dubbed the 201central. The renovation of these 30, 000 square foot stores, which were acquired in a store swap with Lowe’s Foods earlier this year, is already ongoing. The 201 in the name is borrowed from…
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Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter’s roots can be traced to 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The supermarket chain is listed on the NYSE as Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. William Thomas Harris and Willis L. Teeter are the two founders of the chain. Harris borrowed some money and opened his first store in Charlotte at 1704 Central Avenue, known…
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Events Co-Location as Midwinter Launches
For the first time, the co-location of FMI’s Executive Conference and GMA’s Chairman Lecture, Dinner and Reception commenced. According to event attendees, this collaboration helped to enhance trade partner interactions, particularly for the future. The Grocery Manufacturers Association series on Saturday was followed by the Food Marketing Institute’s football themed Midwinter kickoff on Sunday. The…
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Harris Teeter Considering Chain Sale: Report
According to various reports, retailer Harris Teeter is said to be mulling over a sale. The regional grocery and supermarket chain is said to have hired J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. to investigate its options. The chain has refused to comment, citing its policy not to comment on speculated matters. Diamond Group industry observer Jeremy…