Today The Kroger Co. and Harris Teeter Supermarkets announced that it has completed its merger. 

Under the terms of the agreement, Kroger purchased all outstanding shares of Harris Teeter for $49.38 

per share in cash. The merger allows Kroger to expand with the exceptional Harris Teeter brand and 

complementary base of 227 stores in the fast-growing and attractive southeastern and mid-Atlantic 

markets and in Washington D.C. In addition, Harris Teeter operates distribution centers for grocery, 

frozen and perishable foods, and a dairy facility in North Carolina. Harris Teeter will continue to operate 

its stores under the Harris Teeter brand name as a subsidiary of The Kroger Co.

https://vpnb-cdc.kroger.com/wps/wcm/myconnect/13b27309-04db-483f-b2c7-8ce6033d7235/,DanaInfo=greatpeople.kroger.com+Kroger++Harris+Teeter+Merger+Approval+Q%26A+Jan.+29+FINAL.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

What does this mean for Kroger/Teeter employees?  Will there be any changes?  What are the "exceptional Harris Teeter brands" they say they carry and we will now expand with?