Fernandina Beach / Florida / United States
Established in 1936, Harris Teeter is a food market chain that also operates various grocery, frozen food and perishable distribution centers, as well as a milk and ice cream facility. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ruddick Corporation, which manufactures and distributes thread and technical textiles in addition to supermarket operations. Harris Super Markets and Teeters Food Marts officially merged to form Harris Teeter Super Markets, Inc. in 1958 when they pooled their buying efforts and storage facilities. The first "Harris Teeter" store to open under the new banner was in Kannapolis, N.C. The company has more than 150 stores located throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. Headquartered in Matthews, N.C., it employs over 18,000 individuals. The company s stores sell groceries, meat, seafood, wines and pet supplies. Additionally, its stores feature sushi bars, gourmet delis, pharmacies and cafes. The company supplies a selection of rancher beef, fishermans market seafood and farmers market produce. It also provides a range of tomatillos, buddha hand, black radishes, and carnival and acorn squash. It is engaged in various community welfare programs and also offers online shopping options. Harris Teeter operates a store location in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
