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Harps Food Stores Using AI Platform To Support Merchandising Decisions

Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has implemented an AI (artificial intelligence) platform from Daisy Intelligence Corp., a software-as-a-service company, to “improve and optimize” decision-making around pricing and promotions. According to Daisy, Harps chose it to analyze data and determine which products should be featured in its frequent circulars. Harps launched the partnership with Daisy […]

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Harps Details Plans For Acquired Walmarts, Holds Job Fairs

Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores has released more details on changes the employee-owned chain will make to nine Walmart Express properties it acquired in June, including opening dates, which stores will close and when job fairs will be held to staff others. Three of the acquired stores are located in Missouri, in Anderson, Seligman and […]

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Harps Cake Decorator Wins Food Network Challenge

A Fort Smith, Ark., cake decorator with Harps Food Stores recently made his national television debut. Competing on the Food Network Challenge’s “Christmas Classics Cakes” episode, the two-person team led by award-winning cake designer Danny Lane was challenged to make a unique Christmas-themed cake. A large gathering of Harps associates, family and friends met at […]