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Harris Teeter carries new premium deli products

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 11:26am.READ MORE:
CHARLOTTE -- The decision of North Carolina-based grocer Harris Teeter to switch to a different brand of full-service deli products has upset the ousted business. The Charlotte Observer reported Wednesday that Harris Teeter has long carried Dietz & Watson high-end deli meats and cheeses. But now the chain plans to carry the Boar's Head brand. Harris Teeter is based in Matthews. A spokeswoman says customers have requested Boar's Head for years. Twelve of Harris Teeter's 187 stores have already made the change. Dietz & Watson President and CEO Louis Eni says Boar's Head requires supermarkets carrying its products to stock no other premium deli choices. He says his company never demands exclusivity. The newspaper said Boar's Head declined to comment. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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That's sad to hear

Submitted by Some guy from Leland (not verified) on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 9:41am.
While Boar's head may be a very common brand of lunch meats, I'd hardly call it top shelf. It's sad to hear that Harris Teeter is following along with other retailers and carrying Boar's Head simply because people know the name. The Dietz and Watson selection was pretty good, and the Italian cold cuts were much better than anything Boar's Head offers. Oh well, so much for variety.
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I don't know if it's because

Submitted by Gia (not verified) on Sat, 08/15/2009 - 1:30pm.
I don't know if it's because you're from North Carolina and dont know actual good food, but the Dietz and Watson turkey was barely edible.. the salami tasted almost sour to me.. You're right, Boar's Head is a popular brand.. for a reason. I am THANKING GOD HT is making the switch.. moving from NY to NC, i miss GOOD food. at least now i can have a sandwich :)
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LOL

Submitted by Guest7969 (not verified) on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 11:01am.
WHY is this even news? It's called business..and neither you or I run HT...it's THEIR business decision based on customer feedback...nothing to see here...move along.
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