Harris Teeter,<\/a> a North-Carolina based supermarket chain, is planning a new store in the city, marking its return to Duval County after nearly two decades.<\/p>\nThe Kroger-owned grocer confirmed plans for a large East Arlington store that will bring hundreds of jobs and a new premium grocery option to the area. Here’s what we know:<\/p>\n
Where is the new Harris Teeter being built in Jacksonville?<\/p>\n
The new Harris Teeter will be built at 11901 Atlantic Blvd. in the Atlantic North shopping center, near the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Kernan Boulevard in East Arlington.<\/p>\n
The supermarket is planned between LA Fitness and Academy Sports + Outdoors in the retail center developed by Sleiman Enterprises.<\/p>\n
Atlantic North has become a major retail hub in the area, already home to businesses such as restaurants, entertainment venues and national retail chains. The addition of a large grocery store is expected to further anchor the center and increase daily traffic.<\/p>\n
When will Harris Teeter open in Jacksonville?<\/p>\n
Construction on the Jacksonville Harris Teeter is expected to begin in spring 2026, although the company has not yet announced an official opening date.<\/p>\n
Before vertical construction begins, the city issued permits allowing contractors to clear and prepare the site for development.<\/p>\n
Once construction begins, grocery store builds of this size typically take about a year, meaning the store could potentially open sometime in 2027, though the company has not confirmed a timeline.<\/p>\n
How big will the Jacksonville Harris Teeter store be?<\/p>\n
Plans call for a 61,000-square-foot grocery store, making it one of the larger supermarkets in the area.<\/p>\n
The project also has additional retail elements, including 3,200-square-foot liquor store next to the supermarket; about 6,000 square feet of additional retail space for other tenants; and parking lot modifications and new utilities to serve the store.<\/p>\n
The size aligns with Harris Teeter\u2019s modern store format used in many of its newest locations.<\/p>\n
What features will the new Harris Teeter include?<\/p>\n
Like many of the chain\u2019s newest stores, the Jacksonville location is expected to include several amenities beyond a traditional grocery store.<\/p>\n
Planned features include a fuel center associated with the store; a pharmacy with a drive-through window; and a wide assortment of fresh foods and prepared meals.<\/p>\n
These features are part of Harris Teeter\u2019s strategy to provide a full-service shopping experience with groceries, pharmacy services and fuel rewards in one location.<\/p>\n
How many jobs will the Harris Teeter create in Jacksonville?<\/p>\n
The East Arlington store is expected to create between 100 and 200 jobs once it opens.For Jacksonville, the store represents a sizable new retail employer in the Arlington area.<\/p>\n
Is this Harris Teeter the first one in Jacksonville?<\/p>\n
Yes, it will be the first Harris Teeter in Jacksonville in nearly 20 years.<\/p>\n
The chain previously operated stores in Mandarin and Ponte Vedra Beach, but those locations closed in 2004 and 2006, before Kroger acquired Harris Teeter in 2014.<\/p>\n
The company currently operates one store in Northeast Florida in Fernandina Beach in Nassau County.<\/p>\n
Why is Harris Teeter expanding into Jacksonville now?<\/p>\n
Jacksonville\u2019s rapid population growth and expanding retail corridors are attracting national grocery chains looking to enter or reenter the market.<\/p>\n
Harris Teeter has said its expansion is aimed at bringing \u201chigh quality, fresh ingredients and exceptional customer service to more communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Jacksonville store is part of a broader Southeastern expansion that includes new locations in North Carolina and South Carolina, signaling the brand\u2019s continued growth across the region.<\/p>\n
The arrival of Harris Teeter adds a new competitor to Jacksonville\u2019s already crowded grocery market, which includes chains like Publix, Winn-Dixie and Walmart Neighborhood Market.<\/p>\n
For shoppers, the store could bring more competition and pricing option, expanded prepared food and specialty grocery selections, new jobs and additional retail development in Arlington.<\/p>\n
If construction proceeds on schedule, the East Arlington Harris Teeter could soon become one of the city\u2019s newest grocery anchors \u2014 and the first sign of the chain\u2019s long-anticipated return to Jacksonville.<\/p>\n
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