Harps has been feeding families in the communities they serve since its beginnings in Springdale in the 1930s. Throughout the years, the Springdale-based grocer has grown dramatically, operating over 50 locations across Arkansas and in Oklahoma and Missouri.
With 52 stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, the company has aggressive growth plans. The company's strategy has been to differentiate itself from the competition based on quality, service and freshness at competitive prices. The company promotes no solution/no sodium added fresh beef, pork and chicken. With Green Giant produce, customized cakes, Martha Harp fried chicken, donuts and rolls; the Harps name signifies quality. Combining that image with employee-owned service, Harps has become one of the grocery industry's most recognized independent chains and is a national success story for grocery companies competing against Wal-Mart.