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- Ruddick Corporation
- Country : United States
- City: Charlotte
- State: North Carolina - NC
- Address: 301 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1800
- Zipcode: 28202
- Category: Fortune 1000 Companies
- Description: Bread and thread are two of Ruddick's biggest sellers. Through subsidiary Harris Teeter (about 89% of sales), the company operates more than 140 supermarkets in six southeastern states, mostly in North Carolina. Most of the markets feature niceties such as sushi bars, gourmet delis, and cafes. Subsidiary American & Efird (A&E) makes industrial thread mainly for apparel, but also for the automotive, medical, and footwear industries. A&E manufactures the Signature line of sewing thread for consumers and distributes other companies' sewing supplies. It runs 9 North Carolina plants and has operations in 14 other countries. Employees own about 19% of Ruddick; Alan and Stuart Dickson own about 13%.
- Products: Food & Drug Stores