Brookshire to Acquire Three Cranford’s Stores

Brookshire Grocery Co. and Cranford’s Supermarkets have announced they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire three stores in central Arkansas.

Cranford’s in White Hall and FoodWise in Hot Springs Village will become part of the Brookshire’s Food Store banner, and the ShopWise Market location in Redfield will be converted to a Spring Market location.

“We are excited about this agreement and the opportunity it provides us to further grow and expand in this region. These stores are a strong fit for our Brookshire’s and Spring Market banners, and we look forward to welcoming new customers and employees in these communities,” Brad Brookshire, chairman of the board and chief executive officer for BGC, said in a news release. “We’re a fourth-generation family business that has operated in our region for over 90 years, and we look forward to a great future here.”

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