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Costume Jewelry a Fine Niche for Graham

The owner of Maes Emporium, Jessica Graham caters to clients seeking unique pieces.

Focus on Suppliers Tackles Outdoor Retail Category

Representatives from Pradco Outdoor Brands, De-Fishing Soap, Daisy Outdoor Products and Walmart compliance provide insight.

Q&A: Gigwalk Co-Founder Says CPGs Need Data in Real Time

The digital workforce management platform employs individuals to gather information on a freelance basis.

Black Friday Shoppers Stay Home; Patti LaBelle Pies Show Value of Social Media

Retail Report: National headlines from the retail world

Did You Know Coca-Cola Has 92M Followers on Facebook?

Retail Details: Trivia from both the history and current state of the industry.

Thriving Future Awaits Retail, Office Development in NWA (OPINION)

Rapid growth over the last 15 to 20 years means new demand for real estate development of all kinds.

Fear the Customer, Not the Competition (OPINION)

Customers are always ready to tell retailers exactly what they want. All the retailers have to do is ask them and be willing to listen to the answer.

New Era Dawning for Dickson Street (OPINION)

The first domino has fallen in the much anticipated turnover of Fayettevilles main drag.

Shiloh Museum Undergoing Multi-Year Renovation

The city of Springdale-funded historical museum is conducting the project in-house, taking on one gallery section per year.

Rebrand In Order for Mobile App Formerly Known as Overwatch

After settling a trademark suit, Innovis Labs will soon debut a renamed, new-and-improved version of its interactive gaming app.

Carlyle Group Invests in Steele Crossing Project

Landing the publicly traded, private equity powerhouse as a partner in the project is a major coup for Specialized Real Estate Group and the local market.

NWA Might Get a Bass Pro Shops, In a Roundabout Way

The fishing tackle and sporting goods retail giant is reportedly nearing an acquisition of Cabelas Inc., which opened a store in Rogers in 2012.

New Creature Sues New Jersey Company for Breach of Contract

The Rogers-based shopper marketing firm alleges iON America LLC, a video camera maker and Walmart supplier, did not fully pay for services rendered.

ADEQ Finds Pollution Violation at Kessler Mountain Site

The Arkansas Department of Environment Quality has called for evidence of new pollution controls and inspection reports.

Springdale Waffle Hut Under Renovation; To Reopen as Italian Restaurant

John Carlos Maloku is investing $300,000 to renovate the Sunset Avenue property.

Johnelle Hunt Donates $5 Million For NWA Game and Fish Center

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is trying to raise as much as $18 million in eight months to finance the project.

Record Year in FY2015 For Tyson Foods Inc.

The countrys largest meat processor had total sales of $41.37 billion for the 12-month period that ended Oct. 3.

Daisy Exchange Buys Property; Building New Fayetteville Store

The new resale shop is planned to open summer 2016, at the northwest corner of Sycamore Street and College Avenue.

BNSF Logistics Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Springdale

The 30,000-SF, state-of-the-art facility combines the operations of two, separate former locations on South Thompson Street.

Goad Springs Cemetery Placed on Historic Registry

The Goad Springs Cemetery located on Goad Springs Road near Lowell has been listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places.

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal

Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants