Kim Eskew Steps Down After 50 Years | Fayetteville Arkansas News

After nearly 50 years at Harps Food Stores — from stocker to CEO — Kim Eskew is stepping down, retiring January 15, 2027. Under his leadership, the company became 100% employee-owned in 2001 and expanded into Tennessee and Kentucky with 18 new stores. He’ll be succeeded by J. Max Van Hoose, the company’s president and grandson of its founders, who inherits a legacy built on collaboration and community. Both leaders praised each other’s vision, confident Harps will soar even higher under the new chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/northwest-arkansas-business-news/harps-food-stores-ceo-announces-retirement/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/121e52e867388d41 Report issues to [email protected].