J. Max Van Hoose
Food for Thought: Grocery Mergers (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Competitive concerns and shareholder demand drive growth at both ends of the U.S. grocery business. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Harps Pushes Into Louisiana, Mississippi With Acquisition
The purchase will add seven stores and 350 employees to its 135-store network. read more >
by Lance Turner -
J. Max Van Hoose Named President of Harps Food Stores
He'll oversee store development, acquisitions, construction and real estate. read more >
Harps Food Stores Plans England Opening
Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale is expected to open its England location this week, according to our Lonoke County bureau. read more >
J. Max Van Hoose Advances at Harps (Movers & Shakers)
J. Max Van Hoose, vice president of store planning for Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale, has been promoted to executive vice president of the grocery chain, according to Kim Eskew, Harps chairman and CEO. read more >
Harps Buys 9 Walmart Express Stores, 6 in Arkansas
Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale said Wednesday that it is acquiring six former Walmart Express stores in Arkansas. The private grocery store chain did not say how it will use the properties. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -