Harps Food Stores
by March 9, 2026 3:00 pm 300 views
An employee-owned company, Harps Food Stores is a regional grocer serving communities in six states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Harvard and Floy Harp founded the company in 1930 as a single neighborhood store in Springdale. Since its founding, Harps has scaled thoughtfully rather than rapidly, expanding to meet the needs of growing and underserved communities while maintaining a local-store feel.
The company operates multiple store formats to serve different customer needs, including traditional Harps Food Stores and value-driven 10Box Cost Plus Food Stores.
Over the years, Harps has evolved from a traditional grocer. The company has embraced innovation in areas such as personalized digital coupons, delivery and targeted promotions.
The company supports local schools, food banks, nonprofits and community events.