by Arkansas Business Staff 3/25/2013 12:00 am
The estate of Alexa Latimer Dillard, the widow of Dillard's Inc. founder William T. Dillard and mother of the top leaders in the retail chain, recently filed her will and testament in the probate division of Pulaski County Circuit Court.
by Francisco J. Sánchez 3/25/2013 12:00 am
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released new data showing the impact of exporting on our national economy, with Arkansas as one of only 11 states to achieve double-digit export growth last year from 2011. In reality, Arkansas did much more than double its exports — the state experienced a 36 percent increase in overall export growth, and increased exports to France by 117 percent, making it one of the best-performing states.
by Peter Lane 3/25/2013 12:00 am
Scalpers are bad for consumers, artists and the organizations that are in the business of presenting arts and entertainment in our state. We want to provide every patron a great experience, including allowing patrons to get a ticket at a reasonably advertised price.
by George Waldon 3/25/2013 12:00 am
Bailey's Tunnel Wash LLC, led by John Bailey, purchased the Boomerang Car Wash project at 7900 Highway 107. The seller is 1908 Investments LLC, led by Mark McCaslin.
by Lance Turner 3/22/2013 07:51 am
Dillard's Inc. of Little Rock says that its board of directors has approved a new $250 million share repurchase program.
by Chris Bahn 3/18/2013 12:00 am
Using a smartphone to gather information is becoming a necessity during storms. It's why Wal-Mart's Sam's Club division set up power stations at stores in the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy hit. It's why Entergy continues to tweak a social media plan it used during December's winter storm.
by Arkansas Business Staff 3/18/2013 12:00 am
Troubled times can take on many forms — natural disasters, infidelity, mismanagement — but no matter the form, communication is key. Arkansas Business visited with professional communicators locally and nationally to find out what they think is critical in crisis:
by Arkansas Business Staff 3/18/2013 12:00 am
An industrial facility, an office building, church buy, cold storage warehouse and a retail development all generated seven-digit deals.
by Lori L. Holzwarth 3/18/2013 12:00 am
I am writing in response to the article about gun trusts in your newspaper. I am an estate planning attorney specializing in trusts. But I am also a mother and a citizen concerned about the safety of our community and our country.
by George Waldon 3/18/2013 12:00 am
A North Little Rock convenience store rang up a $3 million transaction. BBR Oil IV LLC, led by David Barker of Iowa City, Iowa, bought the Kum & Go project at 8801 Maumelle Blvd. The seller is KG Store 153 LLC of West Des Moines, Iowa.
by Mark Carter 3/15/2013 09:44 am
Arkansas lawmakers this week received reports from two consultants hired by the state to study the economic impact of the proposed $1 billion Big River Steel project in Mississippi County.
by Lance Turner 3/13/2013 08:32 am
Hostess Brands Inc., whose products include Twinkies and Ding Dongs, is being purchased by a pair of private equity firms.
by Lance Turner 3/12/2013 10:01 am
Leslie Dach, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, is scheduled to speak next week at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock.
by Luke Jones 3/11/2013 12:00 am
Three of the most imminent projects are the new Residence Inn by Marriott next to the Interstate 30 ramp at 219 River Market Ave., the Mann on Main Redevelopment at Fourth and Main streets and the Arcade Building, a new multi-use office and retail space at 100 River Market Ave.
by George Waldon 3/11/2013 12:00 am
This year's top 30 commercial real estate transactions in Pulaski County carry a total value of more than $151 million. That represents a 17 percent drop compared with last year's total of more than $183 million.
by Arkansas Business Staff 3/11/2013 12:00 am
Mountain Pure LLC of Little Rock and several of its employees said federal agents crossed the line when they executed a search warrant at the plant in January 2012.
by Liz Fox 3/11/2013 12:00 am
Wee Giggles is the new addition to the studio of Tamara Smith, a local photographer specializing in family portraiture. Smith, who opened her business in 2005, established the boutique after the idea was given to her by her mother-in-law, a woman with more than 25 years in retail.
by Liz Fox 3/11/2013 12:00 am
Jason International Inc. of North Little Rock recently announced advancements in the company's MicroSilk hydrotherapy technology – a more streamlined design, less maintenance and a quieter system, according to the company.
by George Waldon 3/11/2013 12:00 am
A California trust picks up the convenience store location at the corner of University and Col. Glenn in Little Rock.
by Arkansas Business Staff 3/11/2013 12:00 am
Johnny Kincaid joined Whisenhunt Investment in 2011 as chief operating officer. Last year, the company bought 376 acres in northwest Arkansas, expanding its reach outside of Little Rock.
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