Tag: retail

UA’s Apparel Studies Program Enjoys Surge in Popularity

The university of Arkansas’ apparel studies program has increased in enrollment by more than 300 percent since 1998.

Bentonville Walmart Gets Updated Design

The Walmart Supercenter on South Walton Blvd. in Bentonville celebrated a grand re-opening on Sept. 30.

Area Outfitters List Shrinks with Closings

Two outdoor outfitters on opposite ends of the spectrum have closed their doors in the past year.

Two New Retailers Stock Stockings, Bowser Treats

Dance store and pet boutique open in Northwest Arkansas

Lee Scott?s Advice Resonates with Honorees and Others (Jeffrey Wood Publisher’s Note)

Former Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott dispensed some invaluable leadership advice at a recent engagement.

Eclectic Spirit Permeates New V.S. ‘General Store’

Boutique near Dickson Street offers wide array of home decor and novelty gift items.

Mountain Air Takes Fayetteville to the Mattresses

Located in a stone building formerly used as a pawn shop and realty company, among other things, Mountain Air specializes in eco-friendly mattresses, pillows, bedding and furniture. Roberston said the products offer superior comfort and longer comfort lif

2009 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class Driven Toward Success

The 2009 class of Forty Under 40 honorees, the 13th since the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal began publishing, is diverse and dedicated.

Social Media Boosts Business

Twitter and Facebook sites can be a valuable marketing tool for entrepreneurs.

White Oak Stores Get Clean Green Look

The owners of White Oak Stations initially sought out P3 Waste Consulting in hopes of reducing their waste expenses.

Massey Sells Coventry Meadows Condos (Real Deals)

Mitchell Massey, through his Coventry Properties II LLC, recently sold 28 units in the Coventry Meadows Condominiums in Rogers for $2.16 million.

Fayetteville Walgreens Store Sells to Trust for $5.7M (Real Deals)

Inreit Fayetteville LLC recently purchased a Walgreens store on One Mile Road in Fayetteville for $5.73 million.

Crossland to Build New Siloam Springs High School (Real Deals)

Crossland Construction Co. has been awarded a bid to construct a new, 298,000-SF high school for Siloam Springs for $31.8 million, on 55 acres.

White Oak Market Opens in Fayetteville

Fayetteville group adds “gourmet market” to convenience store space.

Springdale Looks at New Side of Streamline Tax

The Streamlined Sales and Use Agreement, a federal program designed to standardize sales tax rules nationwide, will allow states to collect sales tax on Internet and mail-order purchases, which previously have been exempt.

Berdals Purchase Four Parcels on South School (Real Deals)

Maximino and Raquel Berdal recently purchased four parcels on South School Avenue in Fayetteville for $1.6 million.

Zortees Gives Design Power to the People

At Zortees, located in Forest Park Plaza at the intersection of Wedington and Garland avenues, designs are generated on a computer, then transferred to fabric via a digital printer. Once a design is complete, the image can be transferred onto a T-shirt re

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal