Grand Opening of Harris Teeter in Gaithersburg, MD

Company to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting, Sampling Event

Charlotte, N.C. (PRWEB) January 13, 2014

Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Downtown Crown store on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. The company is celebrating the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sampling event to introduce community members to the H.T. Difference.

Harris Teeter was established in 1960 when two North Carolina grocers merged operations. Nearly 50 years later, the company opened its first Maryland location, and it is now excited to open its tenth store in the state.

In each of its stores, including its newest store in Donwtown Crown, Harris Teeter strives to offer customers an excellent shopping experience on every visit. An excellent shopping experience starts in the store with customer service, high-quality perishables along with variety and selection. The Company is also introducing many sustainable features to this location.

Your Downtown Crown Harris Teeter will be open 24 hours, and the Harris Teeter pharmacy will be open seven days per week, as well.

Fast Facts:
Store Address:        Downtown Crown
        323 Copley Place
        Gaithersburg, Md. 20878                
Grand Opening Date:     Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014
Grand Opening Time:    5:30 p.m., ribbon cutting        
Event Dates:            Jan. 14, 5:30 – 8 p.m.: Sampling Event
Jan. 14 - 19: e-VIC mobile on-site signing-up customers
Store Hours:            24 hours
Pharmacy Hours:         9 a.m.–9 p.m. M-F; 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat.; noon–6 p.m. Sun
Square Footage:         53,000
Check-Out Lanes:         Eight checkouts and six USCAN checkouts

Features and Departments:
Full-service Butchers Market with Rancher Beef, HT Reserve Angus Beef and HT Naturals Natural Beef • Full-service Fishermans Market • Shrimp Party Trays • Farmers Market Produce • Full-Service Floral and Custom Floral Arrangements • Produce Party Trays • Full-service Fresh Foods Market Deli/Bakery • Sushi • Self-Serve Olives • Salad Bar • International Cheeses • Chef Prepared Foods to Go • Custom Cakes and Ice Cream Cakes • Hot Asian Bar • Sub Shop and Made-to-Order Sandwich Program • Artisan Breads • Hot Foods Bar • Fresh Made Pizza • Party Trays • Boar's Head Meats & Cheeses • Slicing Meats & Cheeses • Organic and Natural Foods • Pharmacy • Western Union • Coinstar • Red Box DVD Rental Kiosk • Double Coupons • Club 60 Senior Discount • Express Lane Online Shopping • Carryout Service • USCAN • Sit-down eating area

About Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter Inc., with headquarters in Matthews, N.C., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. HTSI. Harris Teeter reported 2013 sales of $4.71 billion. The regional grocery chain employs approximately 25,000 associates and operates stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.

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