by - June 26, 2025 6:52 pm
Fort Smith city administration is a bit worried and confused by lower than anticipated sales tax revenue in the May report, and plans to seek more information from state officials…
by - June 26, 2025 4:43 pm
First quarter U.S. economic growth declined more than initially estimated, with an increase in imports and a decline in government spending pushing activity lower, according to Thursday’s (June 26) report…
by - June 26, 2025 3:11 pm
The freight and logistics industry has been in a recession more than two years with excess capacity and weaker demand driving rates lower. The negative factors aren’t likely to soon…
by - June 26, 2025 10:03 am
The 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists were announced on Thursday (June 26). Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas’ unique culinary heritage…
by - June 25, 2025 2:30 pm
So-called dark stores have been around for decades, and Walmart tested a similar format in its Bentonville online grocery pickup center between 2014 and 2023, before it closed. Walmart is…
by - June 25, 2025 12:01 pm
Central States Inc., a Tontitown-based metal building products manufacturer, recently launched metal siding product Board and Batten. Board and Batten features a Galvalume base coated with a variety of finishes,…
by - June 24, 2025 6:51 pm
An Arkansas law passed in 2023 that prohibits the sale of many hemp products will be allowed to take effect after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction…
by - June 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Sales tax revenue the four largest Northwest Arkansas cities rose 4.45% through the first six reporting months of 2025. The cumulative revenue in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale from the…
by - June 24, 2025 11:25 am
Walmart is a long way from being a small business with recent annual revenue of $681 billion. But the Bentonville-based retailer continues to court entrepreneurs and small businesses to sell…
by - June 23, 2025 10:59 am
Two Northwest Arkansas companies have been named a Certified B Corporation, or B Corp. Rogers-based coffee company Onyx Coffee Lab and Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company LIVSN Designs were certified in…
by - June 22, 2025 12:29 pm
The Fort Smith Farmers Market on Garrison Avenue began with one man’s vision, a yellow tent, and an “open” sign around 23 years ago. Now, the market has 72 vendors…
by - June 21, 2025 10:23 am
As grocery spending growth is expected to slow through 2029, Brick Meets Click reports that changes in government assistance, immigration, and inflation could significantly impact shopping behaviors. Online grocery is…
by - June 18, 2025 6:25 pm
U.S. and Arkansas economic growth continues to slow with fewer jobs added this year and the cost of living rising with inflation on essentials like food and shelter, according to…
by - June 18, 2025 1:11 pm
About 1,000 people are expected to attend Retail Innovation Week from Sept. 15-18 in Bentonville. The week will bring together leaders in retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), technology and investing…
by - June 17, 2025 2:27 pm
A $20 million building permit has been issued by the City of Fort Smith for construction of the Bass Pro Shops in the city. There is no word from the…
by - June 17, 2025 9:34 am
Retail sales tracked by Affinity Solutions for the National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Monitor were up 0.49% in May compared with April, and were up 4.4% compared with May 2024….
by - June 16, 2025 4:12 pm
As food prices remain high in 2025, the pinch on consumers, particularly those who receive food stamps — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — tightens, as proposed federal cuts…
by - June 12, 2025 12:39 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted gains in revenue and earnings, beating analyst expectations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and for the year. Before the markets opened Thursday (June…
by - June 11, 2025 9:03 pm
Roughly six months after Walmart ended a partnership with drone tech firm DroneUp, the retail giant is expanding its business with Wing, with a focus on adding drone service beyond…
by - June 11, 2025 1:53 pm
A nearly 50-acre farm along Little Sugar Creek near Bentonville is opening in phases, featuring an organic working farm, farm stand, guesthouse and restaurant Ryn, according to a Wednesday (June…
