Not only is locally-owned Harris Teeter known for its juicy produce, tasty deserts, fresh ready-made sandwiches and quality dairy products but also for its outstanding customer service. Harris Teeter's dedication to excellence in its products and service is a result of its humble beginnings.

In 1936, W. T. Harris opened his first grocery store in Charlotte. Willis L. and Paul Teeter opened their first food mart in Mooresville in 1939. Harris Teeter was officially born in 1960 when Harris Super Markets and Teeter's Food Marts merged to form Harris Teeter Super Markets, Inc. There were already 15 stores in operation at the time and the first store to open under the new name was in Kannapolis.

The grocery chain celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2010 and plans to open its 200th store before the end of the fiscal year ending in September 2010.

Harris Teeter, Inc. with headquarters in Matthews, NC, is a subsidiary of Ruddick Corporation (NYSE:RDK). Harris Teeter is the 35th largest supermarket in the United States with 2009 sales of $4.08 billion. The grocery store chain employs over 21,000 associates and has 195 stores in North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

Fred Morganthall, President of Harris Teeter, was promoted from Executive Vice President in October 1997. He started with Harris Teeter in August 1986 and held various positions prior to his current assignment.

In 2009, Harris Teeter donated over $5.5 million and 3.5 million pounds of food to nonprofit organizations and looks forward to helping more organizations in the future.