by - May 9, 2025 10:56 am
At a time when Trump Administration tariffs threaten the apparel supply chain, Walmart announced a Trend-to-Product initiative that uses artificial intelligence tools to expedite the launch of on-trend, affordable fashion….
by - May 8, 2025 5:48 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has appointed former Walmart executive Jonathan Collins as chief financial officer, succeeding Vickie Judy who will transition to chief accounting officer, the company announced Thursday (May…
by - May 7, 2025 5:38 pm
Murphy USA reported lower quarterly revenues and income compared to a year ago primarily due to lower petroleum prices and seasonal storms. The El Dorado-based convenience store chain reported financial…
by - May 7, 2025 2:00 pm
BMT LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from March 15 to April 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The company spent…
by - May 7, 2025 12:04 pm
Tariffs are a big concern for retailers, particularly large operations like Walmart, Target and Dollar Tree which import goods from abroad. So when the Trump Administration invited some of their…
by - May 7, 2025 10:37 am
The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics estimate total Mother’s Day spending at $34.1 billion, up 1.79% from a year ago, but 9% lower than the record $35.7…
by - May 5, 2025 10:25 am
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday (May 5) that a new restaurant led by renowned chef Jennifer Maune will occupy the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr….
by - May 4, 2025 10:00 am
Entrepreneurs Dustin and Tham Dayberry wanted to own a beer garden or tap room for nearly a decade. When the couple travels, they often stop at local breweries and enjoy…
by - May 1, 2025 2:59 pm
Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue between January and October 2024 was $23.085 million, up 4.63% compared with the $22.062 million in the same period of 2023. The October revenue of…
by - May 1, 2025 2:06 pm
With proposed and enacted Trump Administration tariffs – especially those targeting China – roiling the retail supply chain, Walmart execs searching for U.S. made goods recently launched a “Grow With…
by - May 1, 2025 12:49 pm
Five new laws passed in the 95th Arkansas General Assembly will have a major impact on retail, delivery logistics, and aspects of human trafficking. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office worked…
by - April 30, 2025 3:53 pm
A two-story, 20,079-square-foot Ruth’s Chris Steak House recently opened in the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers. It’s about twice the size of the former restaurant on Pinnacle Hills Parkway. The…
by - April 30, 2025 1:52 pm
A 0.3% decline in U.S. first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and an estimated low number of new jobs in April point to a slowing economy. Consumers in March did…
by - April 30, 2025 11:48 am
Walmart has been in the e-commerce business for 25 years, but until recently the business that gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic was mostly an unprofitable business subsidized by store…
by - April 30, 2025 10:56 am
Tyson Foods may report a 34% net income boost when the company reports second quarter earnings on May 5. Market watchers predict quarterly net income of $296 million, better than…
by - April 29, 2025 2:29 pm
Springdale-based Harps Foods has acquired family-owned community grocery store — Craven Foods —- for an undisclosed sum. The Fairfield Bay grocery store will close May 19, and reopen as Harp’s…
by - April 29, 2025 11:23 am
Fort Smith-based Burton Pools & Spas has acquired Mid South Pools and Spas in Hot Springs, and company co-owner Caleb Burton said they may not be finished acquiring other operators…
by - April 28, 2025 11:13 am
The complexity of global supply chains often results in areas of inefficiency, but technology is changing that, according to people with shipping and logistics experience who took part in the…
by - April 28, 2025 11:05 am
More than 40 acres of pasture adjacent to the interchange under construction for the second phase of the Springdale Northern Bypass has changed hands in separate transactions for a combined…
by - April 25, 2025 9:53 am
Walmart’s top six executives received recent fiscal year total pay of $99.952 million, up 3.3% from the prior year. The annual salary info was part of a 164-page proxy filing…
