Why Kroger may sell Harris Teeter stores in VA, DC & Maryland
Grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons are trying to get approval for a merger. To address antitrust concerns raised by state and federal regulators, the companies agreed to sell assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers, the parent company of Piggly Wiggly.
On Tuesday, the companies revealed which stores, plants, and distribution centers are in the divestment plan.
There are 579 stores to be sold across 19 states, including three Harris Teeter locations in Northern Virginia at:
735 N Saint Asaph St., Alexandria
2425 N Harrison St., Arlington
105 Purcellville Gateway Dr, Purcellville
These are the only assets in Virginia that are slated to be divested as part of this deal. But there is a Harris Teeter in DC’s Navy Yard and four in Maryland that are also slated for sal...
