Two more private-equity firms have surfaced as possible suitors for Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc., according to The Wall Street Journal.
Cerberus Capital Management LP is considering a number of grocery chains for potential bids, including Harris Teeter, according to the report.
The report also says private-equity firm Bain Capital is potentially interested in the Matthews-based grocery chain.
Harris Teeter has so far declined to comment, referring only to its earlier statement acknowledging it is considering a possible sale.
To date, the list of possible buyers has included rivals such as Dutch retailer Royal Ahold NV, owner of Stop & Shop stores, as well as Kroger Co. and Publix Supermarkets Inc.
Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix has said previously speculation about its interest in Harris Teeter is just a rumor. However, it has also said it is "aggressively looking to expand in the North Carolina market."
