by - May 23, 2013 5:50 pm
Earlier this fiscal year, Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart warned that “competitive pressures” could squeeze profitability. That prediction came true, but the Bentonville-based used car dealership still scored a solid quarter and…
by - May 22, 2013 9:21 pm
Look where you want for an indication of the small business environment in Arkansas and you can pretty much find any scenario. The ASBTDC’s Janet Roderick explains what her operations are experiencing.
by - May 21, 2013 5:16 pm
After intense political pressure from Democrats and Republicans, Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) has resigned from office in the midst of facing federal charges of extortion and bribery. Shoffner,…
by - May 21, 2013 2:00 pm
Members of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are being asked to offer feedback on a potential tort reform ballot issue in 2014 and the group’s CEO says a decision…
by - May 20, 2013 12:07 pm
Wal-Mart launched a new state initiative called “Arkansas’ Own” to promote Arkansas vendors doing business with the retail giant and to encourage more shoppers to buy local products made in…
by - May 20, 2013 9:19 am
This afternoon at 3:30 pm, I’ll be the moderator for a Google+ Hangout discussion with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman and several industry and business leaders from across…
by - May 19, 2013 9:01 am
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Bill Halter offered new details on his proposal to expand college scholarship opportunities for Arkansas students and he said he has no plans to shift out of…
by - May 17, 2013 9:36 am
Employment numbers improved for the first time in a year as Arkansas’ jobless rate fell one-tenth of a percent to 7.1% in April. Labor data provided by the U.S. Bureau…
by - May 17, 2013 7:56 am
House Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) says he won’t run for Arkansas Governor in 2014, citing a return to the private banking sector.
by - May 17, 2013 7:09 am
Nearly two weeks ago, we reported on a planned fuel pipeline that threatened the availability of jet fuel and diesel fuel supplies in central Arkansas. A proposed plan by Houston-based…
by - May 16, 2013 6:20 am
Wal-Mart’s overall revenues and net income grew by about one percent with the retail giant blaming weather, low inflation, and sluggish consumer spending for the small gains. The Bentonville-based retailer…
by - May 15, 2013 5:26 pm
Acxiom Corp. saw revenues fall nearly 3.5% in its final fiscal quarter, but earnings plummeted 71% during the three-month reporting period. The Little Rock-based data marketer posted net income of…
by - May 15, 2013 5:11 pm
Despite flat-line sales brought about by cooler temperatures, Dillard’s reported a 23% increase in profits as the Little Rock-based mall retailer boosted its bottom line. Dillard’s reported net income of…
by - May 14, 2013 8:05 pm
David Sterling says his conservative leanings and the absence of other candidates led to his decision to enter the 2014 Attorney General’s race. Appearing on the latest Talk Business Arkansas…
by - May 12, 2013 8:55 am
Politico Senior Reporter Jonathan Martin says he doesn’t believe Sen. Mark Pryor (D) will have to take another vote on the controversial Manchin-Toomey gun control legislation. Martin, appearing on the…
by - May 12, 2013 8:55 am
GOP candidate for Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson, said he is focusing on fundraising, but is also content with few fireworks in his current campaign bid. Hutchinson, who appeared on Capitol…
by - May 9, 2013 6:45 am
Windstream continued to see solid growth in its data and broadband services, but the Little Rock-based telecom still saw quarterly revenues slip and net income decline. Windstream posted 2013 first…
by - May 8, 2013 9:59 pm
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin (D), co-sponsor of a controversial gun background check bill that failed Senate passage two weeks ago, said that Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor (D) could be…
by - May 8, 2013 11:08 am
Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO), a regional transmission organization that will be Entergy Arkansas’ new home for transmission coordination, will open a regional headquarters hiring 35 to 50 new white-collar…
by - May 7, 2013 4:36 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) announced Tuesday (May 7) that he is mobilizing his office resources into a dedicated clearinghouse for the victims of the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline oil spill…
