Kroger didn't want to disrupt those things. Harris Teeter's headquarters remain in Matthews, for instance. And visible changes to the stores have been minimal. Zoom in: Kroger introduced a few of ...

Albertsons is seeking a $600 million termination fee and billions in legal fees. Matthews-based Harris Teeter has been a subsidiary of Kroger since being acquired in 2014 for $2.4 billion.

Matthews-based grocer Harris Teeter, owned by The Kroger Co., was second for the sixth year with 16% of the market share, about the same as 2023. Harris Teeter saw $1.6 billion in regional sales.