Harps Food Stores

The Hometown Fresh Podcast

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Welcome to the Hometown Fresh Podcast, the show that talks all things grocery, customer service, career development, agriculture, and more! Episodes will be posted semiweekly and we look forward to providing our listeners with entertaining and educational content as often as possible. If you're tuning in for the first time, we're so glad you're here. Feel free to send any future questions or comments to gpatterson@harpsfood.com.

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Episodes

EP5. HarpsLearningU: Getting Back on Track! 03.03.2023 22:50

Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the concept of Getting Back on Track with our goals and resolutions. Bob is in charge of our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life. This month, Bob reminds u...

EP4. "Where's the Butcher?" - w/ Candyce Hinkle 22.02.2023 40:02

"Where's the Butcher?" - You may remember our series of commercials if you lived in the Northwest Arkansas area in the 90's and early 2000's. These Harps advertisements featured an endearing character who would visit our stores, make friends with the employees, and even flirt with the butcher! Today we'll be hearing from Candyce Hinkle, long-time actress and former Harps commercial star, making ap...

EP3. What's the deal with Charcuterie Boards? w/ Jason Cash 20.02.2023 34:13

What's the deal with charcuterie boards?? Today we'll be discussing the history of the charcuterie board, how different cheeses are made, what pairs well together, and all kinds of tips and tricks for creating your own meat & cheese masterpiece! Our specialty cheese coordinator, Jason Cash, tells us all about how you can create a great cheese board at home with ingredients bought at Harps or f...

EP2. HarpsLearningU: Decision-Making with Kim Eskew 20.02.2023 22:02

Today we'll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development here at the company, Bob Arthur, as well as Harps CEO, Kim Eskew! Bob will be interviewing Kim about decision making and how his process of making decisions impacts employees and customers alike. Ever wondered what it's like to acquire new stores, increase our stock prices or even decide who gets the promotion? You're...

EP1. Biodynamic Farming, Food deserts, and Apeel w/ Mike Roberts 06.01.2023 37:15

Biodynamic farming, food desserts, Apeel, and Food Loops are all elements that are factored into the operation and decisions of Harps Food Stores. Not only do we value the betterment of the company and satisfaction of the consumer, but we strive to operate ethically and mindfully when choosing products to offer our customers and deciding which vendors to purchase those products from. The health of...