As Kroger pulls Red Bull drinks from stores nationwide, the Cincinnati-based grocery giant said it plans to spend more than $250 million to add new Harris Teeter stores and upgrade exiting stores locations in the Charlotte, North Carolina region.
Harris Teeter, the Charlotte-area grocery chain owned by The Kroger Co., announced it will invest approximately $253 million over the next three years in store renovations and expansion projects across the region. The investment includes upgrades to existing stores and three new locations.
Harris Teeter is one of Kroger's largest regional grocery brands and operates more than 250 stores across eight states. Here's what to know about the expansion plans.
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What's changing at Harris Teeter as Kroger invests $253 million?
Renovations will roll out in phases over the next three years. Planned upgrades include:
- Expanded fresh-food, bakery and prepared-food departments
- Layout changes to improve navigation
- Exterior, parking lot and shopping-cart improvements
- Faster pickup and delivery services
- Updated décor and signage
Renovations are planned for stores across the Charlotte area, including locations in Fort Mill and Rock Hill in South Carolina, and Matthews, Waxhaw, Concord and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Harris Teeter also plans to open three new stores in Fort Mill and Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and Kannapolis, North Carolina.
How long has Harris Teeter been owned by Kroger?
The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant has owned Harris Teeter since 2014 and is now investing another $253 million in the chain's growth.
Kroger announced plans to acquire Harris Teeter in 2013 and completed the merger in January 2014. Harris Teeter continues to operate under its own brand and remains headquartered in the Charlotte area, though it is owned by Kroger.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kroger plans to spend $253 million on brand upgrade, new stores
