Fleet Feet Expands Presence in North Carolina with New Concord Location

February 3, 2025

The new store marks the second location for local owners Kristin and Mark Harris

CONCORD, N.C. and CARRBORO, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of run specialty stores, today announced the grand opening of its newest store in Concord, North Carolina. Located at 2420 Herron’s Nest Place NW, Suite 103, in Christenbury Village, the new store is owned and operated by Mark and Kristin Harris, who also own Fleet Feet Huntersville. The store officially opened its doors on January 29. A grand opening celebration is planned for March 15, 2025.

Mark and Kristin Harris were introduced to the Fleet Feet brand in 2007 when Kristin’s sister joined a Fleet Feet running group in Knoxville, Tenn. Inspired by the community and mission, the couple opened their own Huntersville store in January 2010. Now, with over 15 years of experience in the run specialty industry, the Harris family has cultivated a loyal customer base by delivering exceptional service and building strong community ties through training programs, group runs and charitable initiatives.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Fleet Feet to Concord,” said Kristin Harris. “We’ve seen tremendous growth and support at our Huntersville location, and we’re eager to extend the same personalized service and community engagement to this new market.”

Concord is an ideal location for Fleet Feet’s continued growth. Situated just 20 minutes from the Huntersville store, it provides a convenient option for customers in Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg. With its proximity to Concord Mills Mall, the Highland Creek Community and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the new store is perfectly positioned to attract visitors and serve the community.

“Concord is a growing, vibrant community, and we’re thrilled to welcome Kristin and Mark’s second store to the Fleet Feet family,” said John Moloznik, vice president of retail development at Fleet Feet. “Their passion for creating meaningful connections, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and supporting their community embodies everything that Fleet Feet stands for.”

Fleet Feet Concord will operate with the brand’s exclusive personalized outfitting experience, fit id®, which includes 3D foot scanning technology that allows the brand to accurately assess the size and shape of customers’ feet and how each foot moves through the gait cycle. This personalized, expert-led approach allows outfitters to offer the right fitting footwear and accessories for each customer.

With a curated selection of the best running and athletic brands, including ASICS, Brooks, Hoka, New Balance, On and Saucony, the store will help customers of all abilities to find the perfect fit for their training, racing and everyday fitness needs.

For 49 years, Fleet Feet owners, operating partners, and employees have created welcoming environments that allow runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts of all abilities to conquer their goals at every level, on every surface, at every distance with personalized solutions, knowledge, and empowerment. Fleet Feet’s nationwide network of community-based retail stores are a place of inspiration, showing people how Running Changes Everything®.

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About Fleet Feet

Founded in 1976, Fleet Feet is the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated run specialty stores. With more than 275 Fleet Feet stores in 40 states and a national headquarters in Carrboro, N.C., Fleet Feet is committed to providing runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts with outfitting expertise, robust training programs, community support and rewards. Fleet Feet believes that RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING® and has been recognized in Fast Company’s Brands That Matter, the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies and Best in Business, Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers and America’s Best Online Shops, and PRWeek’s Purpose Awards. Stay inspired, motivated and connected at Fleet Feet.

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