Harris Teeter Snapshot
Neither teetering nor tottering, Harris Teeter operates about 200 supermarkets in North Carolina and seven other southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Most of the regional chain's grocery stores feature niceties such as sushi bars, gourmet delis, cafes, and wine departments; many also house pharmacies. Harris Teeter, which also has a handful of distribution centers, is accelerating its growth in Maryland, northern Virginia, and the competitive Washington, D.C., market and nearby suburbs. Formed by the combination of Harris Super Markets and Teeter's Food Marts in 1960, Harris Teeter was acquired by holding company Ruddick in 1969. Harris Teeter accounts for more than 90% of its parent's sales.
