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Cat$ and Dog$: Pet Care is a Rising Cost

Pet experts point to the Baby Boomer generation as the transformative force in the pet industry ballooning from $34.4 billion in 2004 to an estimated $58.5 billion this year.

With Storefront, Sales Jump 40 Percent for James+James

James+James opened in a 2,800-SF space at 4217 S. Thompson St. in Springdale on Aug. 29.

Millennial Shoppers Expect Quality, Convenience

About 80 million strong, the teen-to-early-30s age group is becoming a growing force in the consumer population.

Millennials and Boomers: Who is Mentoring Whom? (OPINION)

The Baby Boomer generation and Millennials need each other, and the mutuality of mentoring offers a powerful dynamic that allows both parties in the relationship to gain fresh insight.

Immigration for Employers: The Latest Step (OPINION)

Under the recent executive action on immigration, employers large and small will continue to process new hires as they have since 1986, but problems could arise if current employees reveal themselves as unauthorized before the action goes into effect.

Organic Showdown? Not Quite (OPINION)

Walmarts latest push to sell more organic and ethically sourced groceries will have little effect on Whole Foods dominance of the industry.

Walmart Assembles Neighborhood Market Land For $2.42M

The new grocery store on North Walton Boulevard in Bentonville will be built on 8.92 acres, assembled through purchases from five different property owners.

Crown Fits for Fayetteville Dentist Kenton Ross

The Wynne native is an updated version of the archetypal hometown doctor friendly, accessible, trustworthy and rooted in the community.

Mac Naughton Resigns In Merchandising Shakeup

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced the departure of Duncan Mac Naughton, former chief merchandising officer, Nov. 25.

Harps Food Stores Opens Store No. 77

The 32,754-SF store at the intersection of Arkansas Highway 412 and U.S. Highway 62 West in Mountain Home opened Dec. 3.

Field Agent: Walmart Wins Black Friday

Using its location-specific crowdsourcing app, the Fayetteville-based mobile research company developed a real-time scoreboard to come up with a top 10 list of which stores were getting the first dollar from customers.

Nelms Buys Ben Jacks, Plans to Modernize

Adventure Subaru owner Don Nelms will rename the store Sunrise Guitars and plans to move it to the former dealership location on North College Avenue in Fayetteville.

Community Coffee Expands Presence in Arkansas

The Louisiana-based company is opening a new sales location in Little Rock that will be the supplier for businesses in several areas, including Fayetteville and Bentonville.

Walmart: Cyber Monday 2014 Hits Historic Level, Goes Mobile

According to the retailer, shoppers viewed more than 1.5 billion pages on Walmart.com between Thanksgiving and Dec. 1.

Weichert Adds to Network With Launch of Harrison Firm

A trio of Realtors are partnering to open Weichert Realtors Market Edge at 813 N. Main St.

Arkansas Banks Lead Way in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings

In the third quarter of 2014, the average return on assets for Arkansas banks was 1.27 percent, representing a 0.02-percent increase from the third quarter.

Beall Barclay Opens Russellville Office

The new office at 2410 E. Parkway, Suite 3, is led by Josh Masters, a CPA and senior manager with the company.

Research Professors Lead Search for New Technology

The Arkansas Research Alliance on Dec. 3 announced the formation of the ARA Fellowship program, in a bid to increase the states competitiveness in a modern global economy.

Locomotive Lawsuit

Two of 45 people involved in the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad derailment in October have filed lawsuits, seeking compensation for injuries sustained during the accident.

Blooming Dogwoods

No matter the outcome of the civil right ordinance vote, the sun will continue to rise, and soon it will be spring, and Fayetteville will bloom with dogwoods.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic