Fleet Feet, the U.S. franchisor of run specialty stores, announced that Mark and Kristin Harris opened a new Fleet Store in Concord, NC, on January 29. The location, in Christenbury Village, is the second for the Harris’ who also own a Fleet Feet store in Huntersville, NC.

Fleet Feet Concord will host a grand opening on March 15, 2025.

In a media release, Fleet Feet reported that the Harris’ were introduced to the company in 2007 when Kristin’s sister joined a Fleet Feet running group in Knoxville, TN. “Inspired by the community and mission, the couple opened their Huntersville store in January 2010,” said Fleet Feet. “With over 15 years of experience in the run specialty industry, the Harris’ have 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. “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.”

The Concord store is roughly 20 minutes from the Harris’ Huntersville store and will support customers in the Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Highland Creek, and University areas. The store is also located close to the Concord Mills Mall.

“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 Fleet Feet stands for.”

Fleet Feet Concord will operate with the company’s personalized outfitting fit id technology, a 3D foot scanning device that allows store owners/employees to accurately assess the size and shape of a customer’s foot and how each foot moves through the gait cycle, providing the correct fitting footwear options and accessories during the before-you-buy phase.

Fleet Feet’s product range includes running and athletic brands from Asics, Brooks, Hoka, New Balance, On, and Saucony.

Images courtesy Fleet Feet