by - June 4, 2018 3:40 pm
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a tool that allows one to compare how much state and local governments spend on things like education, health and welfare, transportation and administration….
by - June 4, 2018 3:34 pm
A five-building office and warehouse complex in southwest Little Rock recently sold to a group of six limited liability companies for $9.35 million. Shackleford Corporate Center, a 12.5-acre development just…
by - June 4, 2018 3:19 pm
Building activity in the Fort Smith region surged in the month of May, leading to the first year-to-date gains of 2018. While the region — Fort Smith, Van Buren, and…
by - June 4, 2018 2:54 pm
AT&T announced Monday (June 4) that Ronnie Dedman has been named president of AT&T Arkansas. Dedman will lead the company’s external, government and public affairs efforts in the state. He succeeds Ed…
by - June 4, 2018 2:22 pm
As Arkansas budget officials wind down the end of fiscal 2018, Gov. Asa Hutchinson gave a “solid” rating to the state’s economy Monday (June 4) as revenue collections came in…
by - June 4, 2018 1:58 pm
Fintech startup Bucket Technologies will begin testing its digital piggy bank technology starting in June in Northwest Arkansas. The company is headquartered in California, but also has a satellite headquarters…
by - June 4, 2018 1:53 pm
Walmart announced Monday (June 4) the pending sale of 80% of its business in Brazil to private equity investors Advent International. Walmart expects no ongoing material impact to earnings this…
by - June 4, 2018 10:31 am
In April and May, gasoline futures prices were lower than distillate futures prices for the first time since 2013, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In the spring and…
by - June 3, 2018 6:30 pm
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and his top management team on Friday were asked repeatedly by equity analysts about the recent $16 billion investment for a 77% majority stake in Indian…
by - June 3, 2018 6:06 pm
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin isn’t a fan of government as usual, and he’s telling Arkansans they shouldn’t be either. Griffin was in Fort Smith on Friday (June 1) to…
by - June 2, 2018 11:26 am
Tyson Foods has agreed to sell its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Company. The sale includes the Chef Pierre, Bistro Collection and Van’s brands, and a license to use…
by - June 1, 2018 5:27 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and other Arkansas trade officials awoke Friday (June 1) to fears of a possible international trade war after President Donald Trump moved forward Thursday with his threat…
by - June 1, 2018 4:30 pm
The unemployment rate for the nation’s sizzling job market fell to its lowest level in 18 years as 223,000 were added to the nation’s labor pool in May, according to…
by - June 1, 2018 1:30 pm
The Conductor announced Friday (June 1) the official application period is open for the second cohort for the 10x Cyber Accelerator, a 20-week program designed to scale Arkansas’ high-growth tech…
by - June 1, 2018 10:59 am
Climbing Mt. Everest is a good example of risk taking, doing something big. Walmart Inc. Board Chairman Greg Penner used his recent ascent of the world’s highest mountain to offer…
by - June 1, 2018 9:27 am
Rock Dental Brands and Apex Dental, both of Little Rock, announced Thursday (May 31) that they would combine operations. The addition of Apex’s six dental offices raises Rock Dental Brands’…
by - May 31, 2018 3:17 pm
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry related stories can be…
by - May 31, 2018 3:13 pm
David Glass, former president and CEO of Walmart Inc. and now owner of the Kansas City Royals, said the Supercenter is the “best retail format around and still as relevant…
by - May 31, 2018 1:52 pm
Within Walmart’s Store No. 8 incubator in Bentonville, the retailer is testing a white-glove shopping service in New York City dubbed Jetblack and co-founded by Jenny Fleiss who joined Walmart…
by - May 31, 2018 11:42 am
Tyson Foods announced Thursday (May 31) the first brand developed by its new Tyson Innovation Lab in Chicago. The new Yappah protein crisp snack product is crafted from rescued and upcycled…
