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Online grocery sales rise 8.4% in June from year ago
U.S. consumers spent $7.7 billion in June for online grocery orders, up 2.9% from May and 8.4% higher than a year ago, according to Bricks Meets Clicks/Mercatus shopper survey. Online…
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New leadership announced for Arkansas Edge
Kyle May will succeed Chris Bauer as executive director of Arkansas Edge, the name, image and likeness (NIL) collective for Razorback athletes, and Alex Harper was named director of corporate…
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The Supply Side: WalMex, India’s PhonePe grow ecosystems inside Walmart International
Walmart International’s revenue reached $114.6 billion last year, which represented 18% of Walmart’s consolidated sales in fiscal 2024. The business sector holds tremendous growth potential in some of the world’s…
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Avian influenza outbreak largest animal disease outbreak ever in U.S.
The avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that began in February 2022 is now the nation’s largest animal disease event ever, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It has spread…
by - July 13, 2024 8:40 am
$893 million committed to I-55 bridge replacement on Arkansas-Tennessee border
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) were jointly awarded on Friday (July 12) a $393.75 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation…
by - July 12, 2024 4:00 pm
Steven Baker named executive director of Clinton National Airport
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission appointed Steven C. Baker as the new executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), effective Aug. 6. The airport commission unanimously…
by - July 12, 2024 11:48 am
U.S. retail sales grew 3.42% in June
Retail sales reported by the National Retail Federation Retail Monitor indicated consumer spending slowed in June compared to May. Excluding automobile and gasoline, sales were up 0.47% from May, slower…
by - July 12, 2024 11:22 am
UA School of Art names new director
Rachel Debuque is the new director of the University of Arkansas’ School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Debuque, who previously was associate director at George…
by - July 12, 2024 10:05 am
Analysts: J.B. Hunt Q2 revenue, earnings to fall as freight slump continues
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post declines in earnings and revenue in the second quarter amid a challenging freight market. However, analysts noted “potential catalysts”…
by - July 11, 2024 6:28 pm
Supporters of abortion amendment counter Secretary of State on ballot measure rejection
Supporters of a proposed amendment to provide exemptions to abortions in Arkansas sent a letter to Secretary of State John Thurston, claiming he was erroneous in declining their proposal. On…
by - July 11, 2024 6:13 pm
Inflation eased in June, up 3% from year ago
The closely watched report on U.S. inflation indicated consumer prices cooling in June, a welcome sign for economists and consumers. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.1% from the prior…
by - July 11, 2024 12:05 pm
Firms prepare clients for possible nationwide TikTok ban
With the looming threat of a TikTok ban, marketing agencies and influencers are bracing for a big change. In April, President Joe Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance, the parent…
by - July 11, 2024 11:25 am
Another deadly tick identified in the state’s cattle population
An Asian longhorned tick, known for carrying deadly parasites that can impact cattle, has been found in another county in Arkansas. Researchers recently confirmed that the tick was found in…
by - July 11, 2024 11:12 am
EIA: renewables, coal-fired electricity generation to rise this year
The United States is expected to generate more electricity from renewables and coal in the second half of 2024 as electricity demand and natural gas prices increase, according to the…
by - July 10, 2024 10:01 pm
Former Congressman Tommy Robinson dies at 82
Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson has died at the age of 82, according to our content partner, KARK News. The St. Francis County coroner confirmed Robinson died around 7 p.m…
by - July 10, 2024 1:58 pm
Abortion amendment rejected by Secretary of State due to lack of canvasser identification
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow for exceptions to the state’s no abortion law has been rejected by the Arkansas Secretary of State due to a lack of proper identification…
by - July 10, 2024 1:56 pm
Governor, state agencies award $500,000 in outdoor recreation grants
Gov. Sarah Sanders and several key agency leaders awarded roughly $500,000 Wednesday (July 10) in outdoor recreation grants to projects in seven counties across the state. The money was allocated…
by - July 10, 2024 1:27 pm
National Institutes of Health awards $31.7 million to UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute announced Wednesday (July 10) that it will receive $31.7 million to continue its role in a national effort to…
by - July 9, 2024 6:38 pm
More than 40% of U.S. households expected to shop Amazon Prime event
Consumer spending has remained resilient despite sticky inflation, and early indications by data, tech provider Numerator predicts that more than 40% of U.S. households will shop Amazon Prime Day event…
by - July 9, 2024 1:27 pm
Gov. Sanders to keynote NWA Business Journal Forty Under 40 luncheon
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders will be the keynote speaker at the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Rogers on Aug. 13. This year’s…