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E-commerce in Arkansas (OPINION)

The fate of Arkansas economy is tied to the success or failure of two major retailers, and outside e-commerce disruption is one of its biggest threats.

The Nature Conservancy buys land in Buffalo River watershed

Nonprofit paid $700,000 for 1,425 forested acres along Big Creek in Newton County

SUPPLY SIDE: Skosay aims to bridge gap between brands, consumers

The Fayetteville-based startup helps consumer product companies track who gets their samples and understand their reactions.

SUPPLY SIDE: Holiday promotions raise risk for post-audit claims against suppliers

Lowered prices can present payment conflict between retailers and suppliers.

SUPPLY SIDE: Soft drinks companies invest in healthier beverages, Black Friday success at Walmart

PepsiCo will acquire sparkling probiotic drink maker KeVita, in a deal reported to total about $200 million.

Visit Bentonville: IMBA World Summit brought in $400,000

The success of the international biking conference means Bentonville is poised to become a cycling destination, according to Visit Bentonville.

A pizza place in Pinnacle?

An Arkansas Dominos Pizza franchise owner bought a half-acre commercial lot next to Tropical Smoothie Caf in Rogers.

Signature Bank adding Springdale ATM

President and CEO Gary Head said the Fayetteville-based lender is planning an ATM on Old Missouri Road across from the Electric Avenue intersection.

First Security eyes Centerton

The bank is planning a new location at the southwest corner of Greenhouse Road and Arkansas Highway 102.

Plant property changes hands

Crystal Bridges moves forward with new campus at site of old Kraft Foods facility in Bentonville.

Questions remain after report on C&H Hog Farms drilling study near the Buffalo River

More research will be necessary to determine whether the waste storage ponds at C&H Hog Farms in Newton County have contaminated the groundwater and soil in the Buffalo River watershed….

TB&P Daily: Rep. Womack on lame duck session, Trump cabinet picks

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, expects the lame duck session of Congress to extend temporary spending until the first of April and he lauded two House colleagues that have been…

Tyson Foods incoming CEO Tom Hayes rose quickly through the ranks

Tyson Foods is preparing for a management shift and its only the second time in the companys long history where the incoming CEO is not a veteran employee of the Springdale-based meat giant.

New CEO named for Tyson Foods, company ends fiscal year with 45% income jump

Tyson Foods ended its fiscal year with net income of $1.768 billion, 45% more than the previous fiscal year, thanks in part to lower grain costs, better margins in the chicken segment and continued success with its prepared foods business.

Some Arkansas stocks see huge gains after Trump win

Overall, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is looking to breach the 19,000-point level, rising 590.64 points, or 3.2%, since Trump won the race to the White House.

Marketplaces offer opportunities, threats to Wal-Mart suppliers

The retailer is now working with e-commerce companies like Wayfair, eBags, Took King and Zulilly to ramp up its Marketplace game.

Private label stagnation could be sparked with product diversification

After outpacing consumer packaged goods industry averages for several years, private label dollar sales growth declined during the past two years and unit sales lagged, data show.

Report: Walmart leads retailers in effective chemical policies

A Washington, D.C.-based environmental action group found Wal-Mart Stores and Sams Club are leading the way in efforts to eliminate toxic chemicals with strong policies and demands from their supplier bases.

Serious comedy is not an oxymoron (OPINION)

Improvisation should be taught in every business school in the country.

Economist sees industry winners, losers as result of Trump presidency

BOK Financial executive says the banking, biotech, pharmaceutical and traditional energy industries will flourish, whereas funding clean energy will diminish.

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO

Farmers & Merchants Bank names Lee Ann Hoskyn to head marketing

769-acre Madison County preserve to be protected, opened to public