Harris Teeter expands in Charlotte area with three new stores and up to 600 jobs
Harris Teeter is adding three more stores to the Charlotte region, the company announced this week.
The Matthews-based grocery giant plans to open stores in Kannapolis, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and Fort Mill, South Carolina, over the next couple of years. These locations also will feature fuel centers and pharmacies with drive-thrus, Harris Teeter said.
Harris Teeter is growing to serve more people in the Southeast, driven by strong customer support and increasing demand, according to Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations.
The new stores are expected to create between 300 and 600 jobs in the Charlotte region, the company said.
Harris Teeter is opening new stores amid a hyper-competitive grocery market in the Charlotte region, which includes more than 700 stores. The rivals include Walmart, Publix, Sprouts Farmers Market and Salisbury-based grocer Food Lion, among others. Wegmans is also scheduled to enter the market this fall, after breaking ground in September.
Food Lion has spent $484 million to upgrade 153 stores in the Charlotte area. Upgrades for customers range from new storefronts to more convenient ways to buy or pick up groceries.
Harris Teeter did not disclose the costs for its new stores during the announcement.
Here are some of the plans for the new stores.
Harris Teeter’s Kannapolis store
A new 53,000-square-foot store in downtown Kannapolis will anchor Millstone Village, a mixed-use development at North Main and North Loop, according to a brochure from developer Cambridge Properties. Millstone Village will include 12,600 square feet of retail space with five stores and a 1.1-acre outparcel, plus 304 multifamily units and 133 town homes.
Planned amenities include a Starbucks, dedicated produce and meat/seafood departments, an expanded deli and bakery featuring pizza and an Asian hot bar.
This will be the only Harris Teeter store in Kannapolis and represents a homecoming of sorts for the company.
Harris Teeter was established in 1960 following the merger of Harris Food Store and Teeter’s Food Mart, with its first store opening in Kannapolis. Its new location, set on the historic former Cannon Mills site, is part of a broader effort to revitalize the local community.
Construction is scheduled to begin next fall.
Harris Teeter comes to Lake Wylie, SC
Construction for Harris Teeter’s first store in Lake Wylie is scheduled to begin this winter.
The new 61,000-square-foot store will include a wine and beer bar, Starbucks and pick-up shopping. Customers will also find updated décor, expanded produce and meat/seafood sections, a full-service floral department, and a deli and bakery area.
Harris Teeter expands in Fort Mill, SC
The new Harris Teeter in Fort Mill will be the fourth store in the area. It will be built at Dobys Bridge Road and Fort Mill Parkway – Catawba Ridge Market.
This 61,000-square-foot store will also include amenities similar to those at the other new locations, such as a full-service wine and beer bar, floral department and a wide selection of produce, meat/seafood, deli, and bakery items.
Construction is set to begin this winter or early next year, according to the company.
More on Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter, a subsidiary of Kroger Co. based in Ohio, has about 36,000 employees in over 250 stores and 85 fuel centers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia.
Harris Teeter is also opening new stores in Jacksonville, Florida, and Clemson, South Carolina.
This story was originally published November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM with the headline "Harris Teeter expands in Charlotte area with three new stores and up to 600 jobs."
