Tag: retail

NASCAR Driver Spotted in Wal-Mart

Shoppers at the Pleasant Crossing Wal-Mart Supercenter in Rogers may have spotted Dale Earnhardt Jr. in October.

The Latino Market (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

As the number of Latinos in Arkansas rises, we can recover and capitalize on new opportunities and embrace the rapidly growing Latino population in the state.

Seasonal Store Sees Success

Mike and Tina Williams opened a second Halloween Express store in Rogers? Frisco Mall this season.

Audio Dimensions to Open in Rogers

Audio Dimensions plans to open a 2,900-SF store in Rogers? Village on the Creeks shopping center by Nov. 1.

Store Redecorates Medical Concept

Hal DeJarnatt is in the process of redesigning his Springdale store, Kim Lor Medical, to have more appeal to the customer. The softer design, which includes floor models of different products and antiques, is geared toward women.

Skyline Signals Healthy Leasing

Here?s a heads up on the third-quarter information from the Arvest Bank-commissioned Skyline Report will officially be released on Oct. 25.

Local Biz Sells Religious Chips

According to a recent article in The New York Post, Kerusso, a Springdale-based Christian apparel and gift company, is cashing in on the nationwide poker craze while spreading the Gospel with its ?Faith Chips.?

Gambling Machines Prove Popular

Speaking of gambling, we hear things are getting hot in St. Paul (Madison County).

New Dean Sees Balance In UA?s Business School

A look at the Sam M. Walton College of Business examines whether the current curriculum in all business schools is preparing graduates for business in the real world.

NWACC Supplies Suppliers With Continuing Education

A NorthWest Arkansas Community College program prepares students for the vendor world.

Leno Slams Wal-Mart ? Again

Jay Leno jokes about Wal-Mart?s bid for Tommy Hilfiger Corp.

Wal-Mart Cards Sell on E-Bay

For months now, we?ve noticed that hundreds of Wal-Mart gift cards have been sold on eBay, the online auction site.

Stuttgart Area Suffers as Duck Hunters Migrate

Some Stuttgart businesses migrate north for better duck hunting, while others weather the decline by diversifying. (Story originally appeared in Arkansas Business, 8/29/05.)

Resort Creates ‘Legendary’ Experience

Large corporations take disabled and seriously ill children on hunting trips at Legends Ranch in Bitely, Mich. Christopher Price of Greenland recently went on the trip, sponsored by the Christian Sportsmen’s Fellowship International.

Golf Tournaments Drive Fund Race

Golf tournaments are popular fundraisers, but the donations really come through ancillary events, such as auctions.

Corporate Cyclists Say Biking is Back in Style

Corporate teams of road cyclists are becoming a more common site in Northwest Arkansas. The sport is becoming more popular because it’s healthy and because of the popularity of Lance Armstrong.

May Makes Lowe’s Lot (Real Deals)

May Construction Co. buys a $12.1 million building permit to build a 136,000-SF Lowe’s home improvement store in Bentonville.

Daily Record Refuses Anti-Wal-Mart Ad

On Sept. 12, the Benton County Daily Record refused to publish a full-page ad from WakeUpWalMart.com on the grounds that it could be “defamatory to Wal-Mart.”

The Region’s Largest Outdoor Outfitters

Lewis & Clark Outfitters in Springdale tops the list of the region’s largest outdoor outfitters.

Wal-Mart Buys Stake In Central American Firm

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville says it will buy a 33.3 percent stake in Central American Retail Holding Co. for an undisclosed price from Dutch retailer Royal Ahold NV.

Average weekly wages rise in the Fort Smith region

Regional county sales tax revenue up in the 2026 first quarter

Real Deals: Highfill pasture sells for $6.58 million

Wes Morris exits retirement to become COO at Tyson Foods