Retail

Murphy USA reports Q4, full year results

Murphy USA reported Wednesday (Feb. 4) a small dip in revenue and net income for the full year of 2025, but the company says it remains on solid financial footing…

Walker Brothers undergoes leadership change

Upscale men’s clothing retailer Walker Brothers has been undergoing a leadership transition after co-owner John Cole pivoted from daily operations to an advisory role. About five years ago, Cole said…

Walmart market value tops $1 trillion

How do you convert $5 million into $1 trillion? It’s easy. Just innovate faster than competitors, don’t be afraid to try and fail a few times, keep investors and customers…

Arvest Bank to establish dedicated bilingual branches

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank launched an initiative to establish dedicated bilingual branches for its Spanish-speaking customers. Existing branches at 2012 S. Pleasant St. in Springdale and another in Lawton, Okla., will…

Mojo Bike Shop changes ownership

Bentonville-based Mojo Bike Shop was recently acquired by Holly and Randall Anzalone. Financial terms were not disclosed. David Neal sold the shop after owning it since the early 2010s. “The…

Former Walmart CEO McMillon ‘excited about doing nothing’

Doug McMillon, who retired as Walmart CEO on Feb. 1 after 35 years with the Bentonville-based global retailer, is dealing with the new experience of having a “blank calendar.” “I…

The Supply Side: Guggina brings youth, nontraditional experience to Walmart U.S. job

David Guggina, 40, will be the youngest CEO of Walmart U.S. in the company’s more than 60-year history. Company founder Sam Walton was 44 in 1962 when he launched the…

Tyson Foods expected to post 14% drop in first-quarter net income

Tyson Foods may post lower earnings when it reports first quarter results on Monday (Feb. 2). The consensus earnings per share is 98 cents, which would be below $1.14 per…

The Supply Side: Sam’s Club changes, China market, cake decorating and other 2025 news

Planned big changes at Sam’s Club, risks of agentic commerce, a new Walmart global security center, the China market, and details on Walmart’s cake business were just a few of…

U.S. GDP ticks higher in the third quarter

The U.S. economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, with incomes rising less than overall growth, and inflation unchanged from estimates, according to the gross domestic product…

Sales tax revenue in four NWA cities down more than 2% in January report

Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale had combined revenue in their January reports of $9.507 million, down 2.27% from the year-ago period. It’s the slowest start in seven years for the…

Haag Brown buys Bentonville greenhouse property

Haag Brown Development LLC, the ownership entity of Haag Brown Commercial, recently bought a nearly 1-acre greenhouse property in downtown Bentonville for $3.35 million. Haag Brown’s development division plans to…

Harps Food announces promotions following Randall Harp retirement

Springdale-based Harps Food announced several new promotions following the retirement of Randall Harp, who was vice president of warehouse operations and grocery procurement. “Randall has been an invaluable member of our…

The Supply Side: Retailers plan to add more than 1,100 new stores in 2026

Several U.S. retailers are adding more than 1,118 new store locations in 2026, twice the planned store closures, according to Coresight Research. Deborah Weinswig, CEO of Coresight Research, said 2025…

Arvest Bank opens branch at Walmart home office

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank recently opened a branch at the new Walmart Home Office in Bentonville. The 1,865-square-foot branch at 1702 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 6, is the company’s eighth Bentonville…

Walmart announces top executive leadership changes (Updated)

Editor’s note: The story is updated with changes throughout. Somewhat breaking from traditional succession protocol, Walmart announced Friday (Jan. 16) a new slate of C-suite executives effective Feb. 1 to…

Walmart International CEO Kath McLay to leave the retailer

Kath McLay, who was on the insider’s short list to replace John Furner as CEO of Walmart U.S., has opted to leave the company. McLay, 51, was CEO of Walmart…

New accelerator launches to help consumer packaged goods companies

The newest accelerator in Northwest Arkansas will focus on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry and is designed to help companies improve their product offerings, prepare for placement in large…

Home BancShares net income up 18.2% in 2025, revenue up 7.2%

Conway-based Home BancShares posted double-digit percentage gains in net income in the fourth quarter and for the full year, and beat the consensus estimates on income and revenue. The bank…

7 Brew hires CFO, opens 600th stand

Springdale-based beverage company 7 Brew recently appointed a chief financial officer as it grows to more than 600 drive-thru locations across the United States. Matthew Dunnigan, chief financial officer of…