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How Wal-Mart Is Building a Better Online Store

How Wal-Mart Is Building a Better Online Store
Wal-Mart is making big moves online with its eyes on the No. 1 retailer, Amazon.com.

Since 2011, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has poured millions of dollars into its e-commerce division, and its investments are paying off.
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US Retail Sales Rise 0.1 Percent in April

Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes after cutting purchases sharply in March. The rebound suggests consumers may help boost growth again in the April-June quarter.
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Retail Vacancy Rate Continues Slide

The vacancy rate for retail space in the central Arkansas commercial real estate market slipped again in the first quarter of 2013.
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Dillard's Inc. of Little Rock broke its own all-time record high on Monday when its share price closed at $92.18 on Monday. read more >

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Texarkana's Truman Arnold Cos. Off Largest Private Companies List After Execs Move to Dallas

Truman Arnold Cos. worked its way up to No. 1 for the first time in 2001 and held that position most years since then. But their subtraction from the 2013 list means Stephens Inc. is on top of Arkansas Business' list of top private firms. read more >

Riggs Tractor Rolls With Rental Trend

J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. has ridden out the ups and downs of 85 years of business, built on its foundation as a Caterpillar distributor. The Little Rock enterprise ranks No. 43 among the largest private companies in the state with 2012 revenue of $197 million. That figure reflects a one-year decline of 10 percent. read more >

Arkansas Retailers See More Revenue in 2012

Of the 18 retailers among the 75 largest private companies, 16 showed revenue increases over 2011 figures, one remained flat and only Russell Chevrolet of Sherwood, whose revenue was estimated, dipped slightly. read more >

Industry Profiles: Largest Private Companies in Arkansas See Mixed Growth

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The sale of two Zaxby's restaurant projects in Pulaski County each topped the $1 million mark. read more >

Arkansas Business History (Editorial)

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Austin Pittman Adjusts Focus at Bedford Camera & Video (Movers & Shakers)

Austin Pittman has been promoted to vice president of operations at Bedford Camera & Video Inc. in Little Rock. Pittman has worked for the company for more than 15 years and is a board member of the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. read more >

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