by - December 3, 2019 2:03 pm
Orangetheory Fitness, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America last year, is opening a location in Bentonville. Little Rock-based AR HIIT LLC, an Orangetheory Fitness franchisee, has signed a lease…
by - December 3, 2019 4:39 am
Jerry and Sue Flynn were considering a major change. For decades, their Jonesboro-area restaurant, Lazzari Italian Oven, had been a staple along the heart of Caraway Road. The couple thought…
by - December 2, 2019 3:33 pm
Consumers turned out big on Thanksgiving Day, doling out some $4 billion in holiday spending, according to Adobe Analytics. That marked a 14.5% jump in sales from a year ago…
by - December 1, 2019 1:55 pm
The owner of a new brewery and taproom in Benton County says the business will differentiate itself from other breweries in the region by focusing on lagers. “We’re trying to…
by - December 1, 2019 9:19 am
With the holiday shopping season off and running, it’s a little too early to predict if total sales will surpass last year or expectations. Economist Mervin Jebaraj says there are…
by - November 26, 2019 3:39 pm
Walmart stores across the country are busy this week setting the stage for the biggest shopping days of the year and it’s all hands on deck, according to Stephen Carter,…
by - November 26, 2019 2:36 pm
John Furner, the relatively new CEO of Walmart U.S., is a Walmart lifer at 45 years old. He has logged 26 years at the retail giant, working his way up…
by - November 26, 2019 11:25 am
Fayetteville-based company Slim Chickens continued its U.S. expansion with a milestone opening earlier this month. The fast-casual restaurant chain opened a store in Aurora, Colo., on Nov. 18, marking the…
by - November 23, 2019 11:06 am
Walmart’s investment in online grocery has been significant. The retail giant has not disclosed the exact dollar investment, but it is believed to be in the billions given the scale…
by - November 20, 2019 3:42 pm
From the earliest days of commerce — where folks in the Old West paid upfront or got shot — to the nostalgic days of Main Street with the likes of…
by - November 18, 2019 7:24 pm
America’s Car-Mart beat earnings and revenue expectations in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 as the Bentonville-based buy here, pay here used car dealer works to open three dealerships. After…
by - November 15, 2019 11:00 am
Walmart has named Kathryn McLay, 45, as CEO for Sam’s Club. McLay replaced John Furner who was promoted to CEO of Walmart U.S. effective Nov. 1. McLay joined Walmart in…
by - November 14, 2019 1:10 pm
Walmart came through big in the third quarter with $3.288 billion in net income, or $1.15 per share. That was above the $1.09 equity analysts expected from the retail giant…
by - November 12, 2019 4:24 pm
All eyes will be on Walmart early Thursday (Nov. 14) as the retail giant reports third-quarter earnings and highlights expectations for the holiday season and coming year. Walmart watchers expect…
by - November 12, 2019 8:15 am
Springdale-based Harps Food Stores Inc. announced Tuesday (Nov. 12) that grocery pickup will be available via Instacart at select locations throughout the four-state area. The two companies have partnered to…
by - November 9, 2019 10:58 am
A business major, an engineer and a sales marketer rolled the dice with a new outdoor game they invented while dreaming up a way to make extra money. Two years…
by - November 9, 2019 10:06 am
Once the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, a private hedge fund formed earlier this year to save the venerable Sears and Roebuck Co. brand on Friday (Nov. 8) announced its intention…
by - November 8, 2019 12:44 pm
This holiday season is already off and running with retailers of all sizes competing fiercely for what looks to be more consumer spending and eager shoppers, said Scott Rankin, principal,…
by - November 7, 2019 5:12 pm
Shopping traffic in malls has continued to decline in recent years, even during the peak holiday season, but consumers who do frequent malls are more apt to eat at mall…
by - November 7, 2019 1:45 pm
America’s Car-Mart earnings and revenue look to rise in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, analysts said. Earnings per share are expected to increase by 14.6% to $1.81 per share,…
