Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire James Super Save Foods, an independent grocery store in Mena, Arkansas, with an expected closing and reopening as Harps later this summer.
James Womble, owner of James Super Save Foods, recently informed his employees that the store’s operations, employment and day-to-day functions will continue with minimal changes or interruptions.
While the exact timeline for the completion of the acquisition is still pending, both parties expect the transaction to be finalized by late summer.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our team and the community we’ve served for so many years,” Womble said.
“I believe that under Harps’ ownership, the store will continue to thrive while maintaining the same level of dedication to our customers. I’m confident that our associates and customers will benefit from this transition.”
Kim Eskew, chairman and CEO of Harps Food Stores, welcomed James Super Save Foods into the Harps family.
“This acquisition reflects our commitment to expanding our footprint and providing excellent service in communities across the region,” he said.
About Harps Food Stores
Harps operates 149 stores in six states – Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. Founded by Harvard and Floy Harp in Springdale in 1930, it has grown to become the largest employee-owned company in Arkansas.
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