by - November 16, 2015 6:05 pm
No one in the retail business disagrees that massive change is underway. A new report by Kantar Retail provides some insight into the changes, noting that 2015 has been “flat…
by - November 16, 2015 5:42 pm
Little Rock residents could be asked to vote on a two-cent increase on the hotel tax in a February special election to fund a reported $60 million in upgrades and…
by - November 16, 2015 5:32 pm
Golden Living has received a $17,300 incentive check from Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. as part of a program that encourages businesses to invest in energy efficient systems. The program, AOG’s…
by - November 16, 2015 5:32 pm
Golden Living has received a $17,300 incentive check from Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. as part of a program that encourages businesses to invest in energy efficient systems. The program, AOG’s…
by - November 16, 2015 4:43 pm
The state’s Medicaid system could consider a payment model classifying inpatient hospital stays according to diagnosis and resources required for treatment as a way to incentivize efficiencies. If it’s adopted,…
by - November 16, 2015 4:10 pm
The weather was bad outside, but local residents filled Jonesboro’s newest restaurant Monday morning. The restaurant, On the Border, on Red Wolf Boulevard was jam-packed around 10:30 a.m. after the…
by - November 16, 2015 3:19 pm
Add Jacqui Canney to the list of those calling for education system changes and improvements that better target tech skills that are essential for the the future workforce and future…
by - November 16, 2015 2:52 pm
Tyson Foods’ appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over a $5.8 million class action judgment upheld by two lower courts is being argued this month before the high court. Early…
by - November 16, 2015 2:52 pm
Tyson Foods’ appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over a $5.8 million class action judgment upheld by two lower courts is being argued this month before the high court. Early…
by - November 16, 2015 2:04 pm
The U.S. education model has remained the same for more than 100 years, but the times have changed and we no longer live in an agricultural or industrial economy. How…
by - November 16, 2015 1:20 pm
Eighty-six percent of manufacturers view the transition from product-centric to service-oriented revenue models as a core part of their growth strategies. However, only 29% believe services will grow faster than…
by - November 16, 2015 12:57 pm
Editor’s note: This segment first appeared in the recent issue of Talk Business & Politics magazine. Link here for the digital version of the magazine. “Courage – not complacency –…
by - November 16, 2015 9:34 am
Dillard’s Inc.’s shares fell more than 10% in pre-market trading on Monday (Nov. 16) as the Little Rock department store chain missed Wall Street targets. International markets were roiled on…
by - November 16, 2015 9:34 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. BANK OF THE OZARKS RANKED TOP ARKANSAS STOCK OVER PAST FIVE YEARS: Bank of…
by - November 15, 2015 7:34 pm
After entering 2015 with big hopes and a potentially game-changing bid to land a flag-waving super project in the state’s neglected Delta region, Arkansas’ manufacturing sector has hit a wall…
by - November 15, 2015 9:59 am
On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, two roundtables explored the top business and political issues of the week. In our business roundtable, which featured Talk Business &…
by - November 15, 2015 7:50 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. RECORD DEFICIT IN U.S. MANUFACTURING TRADE REPORTED: The U.S. Census Bureau and the…
by - November 14, 2015 8:26 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7: The state of the state’s…
by - November 13, 2015 5:31 pm
When the first direct flight between New Orleans and Little Rock takes off Sunday morning for GLO Airlines, the father and step-mom of founder and CEO Trey Fayard will be…
by - November 13, 2015 12:20 pm
Communications Sales & Leasing Inc. President and CEO Kenny Gunderman said today (Nov. 13) following the company’s better-than-expected third quarter financial results that the Little Rock real estate investment trust…
