Harps Food Stores has announced the grand opening of its remodeled store at 1107 South Main St. in Jay, Oklahoma. The celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on March 22. The store, formerly a Walmart, has undergone an extensive interior renovation. The remodel is a significant investment in the store’s future, and it is the result […]
Category: Harps Food Stores
Harps, a cherished grocery chain, has been a cornerstone of communities in the Midwest and South since its inception. Founded in 1930 in Springdale, Arkansas, the brand has established itself as a trusted destination for quality products and personalized service. With over 100 locations across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, Harps remains dedicated to providing customers with fresh, locally sourced produce and a diverse selection of grocery items.
In addition to its commitment to quality, Harps distinguishes itself through its forward-thinking approach to future growth and expansion. With a keen eye on the evolving needs of customers and the ever-changing retail landscape, Harps is strategically planning for the future. The company is actively exploring opportunities to expand its footprint, enhance its product offerings, and introduce innovative solutions to better serve its communities. By prioritizing growth and adaptation, Harps ensures that it remains a vital part of the neighborhoods it serves for generations to come.
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Harps Food Stores Acquires Seven Stores In Louisiana, Mississippi
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores has entered into an agreement to acquire The Markets, an independent grocery retailer with seven locations across central Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi. The locations are in Ball, Ferriday and Vidalia, Louisiana, as well as three locations in Natchez, Mississippi, and a location in McComb, Mississippi. Last week, Barry Loy, president […]
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NGA’s Pinnacle PAC Award Presented To Harps’ Owners
The National Grocers Association has honored Karen and Kim Eskew of Harps Food Stores with NGA’s Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award. The award, presented Oct. 26 during NGA’s Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, recognizes the Eskews’ years of service to the independent grocery industry in government advocacy. “Karen and Kim are longtime supporters […]
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Harps Food Stores Appoints Van Hoose As President
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has appointed J. Max Van Hoose as president of the company. Van Hoose is a Northwest Arkansas native and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1991 with a degree in industrial engineering. In 1997, after earning his MBA at the University of Kansas, Van Hoose returned to Arkansas […]
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Harps Food Stores Kicks Off ‘Produce For Kids Fridays’ In-Store Campaign
In celebration of its fifth Produce for Kids in-store marketing campaign, Harps Food Stores kicked off “Produce for Kids Fridays” last week, the first of many at Harps through the end of August. In addition to in-store signage featuring healthy, easy meal inspiration for families, the produce teams will be serving as campaign ambassadors at Harps […]
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Harps Launches Mobile Rewards Program With Birdzi
Birdzi, a provider of personalized digital customer engagement solutions for grocery retailers, has successfully deployed a mobile rewards app with Harps Food Stores. Harps Rewards was launched in February, following a six-month implementation, and enables the grocer to offer shoppers digital savings, personalization and enhanced shopping experiences, both in store and online. Faced with a new […]
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SOUTHWEST: Harps Acquires 20 Stores Across Arkansas, Missouri
Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores across northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. The transaction remains subject to ordinary due diligence including approval from the Town and Country shareholders. The locations are as follows: Country Mart—Harrison, Arkansas; Town & […]
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Harps Food Stores Now Offers Customers Grocery Pickup Via Instacart
Harps Food Stores has expanded its Instacart partnership to now include grocery pickup at select locations. Harps and Instacart first partnered in November 2018 to bring grocery delivery to more than 50 select markets in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. The Springdale, Arkansas-based grocery company says the pickup service will roll out over the coming […]