Waymack Thanks His Crew, Gives Props to Craig O'Neill
Dan Waymack, a filmmaker since age 19, retraces the arc of his career and sets the record straight on what he says are misconceptions on how Waymack & Crew wound up at Third and Main. read more >
Retail
U.S. Household Debt Reaches $13.67 Trillion
Household debt in the United States rose for the 19th straight quarter, reaching $13.67 trillion as of March 31. It's now 7.8% or $993 billion higher than the previous peak of $12.68 trillion, reached in the third quarter of 2008. read more >
Three Banks Offering $30M in Loans for Springdale Projects
Arvest Bank, United Bank and First Security Bank will work with the Downtown Springdale Alliance to make available a total of $30 million to small businesses and investors for Downtown Springdale Master Plan projects. read more >
Express Rx to Buy 10 Fred's Pharmacies
Express Rx of Little Rock, a Southeastern regional pharmacy chain, is joining MHR Fund Management LLC of New York in an enterprise to acquire 10 Fred's pharmacy locations in rural areas across five Southeastern states. read more >
Wilkerson & Associates Names Josh Hayes VP
Josh Hayes has been named vice president of national jewelry liquidator Wilkerson & Associates. read more >
US Retail Sales Dip 0.3% in September
Retail sales dropped in September by the largest amount in seven months, possibly signaling that rising trade tensions and turbulent markets are having an impact on consumer spending. read more >
Oyster Bar Real Estate Sells for $800K
The most recent set of real estate transactions includes a restaurant, liquor store and land. read more >
In Age of Influencers, P. Allen Smith Faces Pay Cut
Instead of boosting his state pay for promoting Arkansas from $200,000 to $845,000 a year, gardening and lifestyle star P. Allen Smith appears likely to get 95% less than his previous contract provided — or perhaps nothing at all. read more >
Mangan Holcomb Picks Up Sissy's Account
Sissy's Log Cabin, the Arkansas jewelry store chain heading into its 50th anniversary celebration, has a new advertising agency of record. read more >
Filling The Void (Editorial)
The leadership gap left by our elected officials is being filled increasingly by leaders in the private sector read more >
WLR Petsmart Project Attracts $4.2M Acquisition (Real Deals)
An investment group composed of companies led by Haitham Alley and Bradley Davis purchased the Petsmart-Banfield Pet Hospital at 11400 Financial Centre Parkway. read more >
Update: Cannabis Dispensary, Arkansas' 10th, Opens in Conway
A medical marijuana dispensary set to open Friday in Conway will be the state's 10th legal outlet for cannabis, state officials said Wednesday, a day after an Alcoholic Beverage Control leader lamented the slow rollout of dispensaries. read more >
John Furner to Lead Walmart's US Stores; Greg Foran Joins Air New Zealand
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville says John Furner will become the president and CEO of Walmart U.S. as current leader Greg Foran takes a job as CEO at Air New Zealand Limited. read more >
Arkansas Business Announces CFO Finalists, Tickets Info
Arkansas Business' 2019 CFO of the Year finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award winners will be recognized at a luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock. read more >
Family Feud in Bankruptcy Case a Tale of Murder and Fraud
A long-running family dispute in northwest Arkansas over a small fortune in Walmart stock entered a new arena for courtroom contention: bankruptcy. read more >
Crain Sues Ford Over Sour Dealership Sale
Crain Investments LP has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. and Everett Ford Inc., alleging that the automobile manufacturer and franchise unlawfully torpedoed a deal and cost Crain Investments $13.5 million in the process. read more >
Parham Pointe Apartments Purchased for $15.1M
An apartment project, medical office building, workforce center and bank branch-office building all in Little Rock combine with a grocery store in Damascus to form this week's five-piece group of million-dollar transactions. read more >
Crestwood Manor Draws $11M Acquisition (Real Deals)
Nighthawk Crestwood LLC bought the 228-unit apartment complex in the Hillcrest area of Little Rock at 3802 Kavanaugh Blvd, backed with a $9.4 million loan from Greystone Servicing. read more >
Ever Seen a Purple Cow? Muñoz Pugh Counts on It
Christina Muñoz Madsen, a former TV news anchor and VP of marketing and public relations at the University of Central Arkansas, has been partnered with branding and marketing specialist Michelle Pugh of Conway for a little over a year. read more >
Companies Can Act Responsibly and Innovate Too (Rodney Ferguson Commentary)
Fighting policies that protect workers from disruption should unite the left, right and center — and should bring into clear focus the point at which corporations should rightly cede responsibility for employee protections to government. read more >
Vannatta Named New Market VP at Blue Cross (Movers & Shakers)
Matthew Vannatta has been promoted to vice president of consumer and retail markets at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Little Rock. read more >
Amy Fecher, Darrin Williams Among Execs at 2020 Executive Leadership Academy
Arkansas Secretary of Government Transformation and Shared Services Amy Fecher and Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams are among executives scheduled to speak as part of the 2020 Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy. read more >
Maumelle's New I-40 Interchange Just Weeks from Opening
Completion of a new $14.6 million interchange is about five weeks away from providing Maumelle Boulevard motorists with a long-awaited alternative interstate access. read more >
Barrister Court Property Sells for $3M
This week's six-pack of real estate transactions features apartments in Little Rock and Sherwood, a fast-food eatery in Conway, an equipment rental project in east Little Rock, a west Little Rock residence and a coming-soon convenience store location in North Little Rock. read more >
Health Care Spending Growth Slows
Spending on hospitals and physician services accounted for 53% of U.S. health spending in 2017. read more >
Park Avenue Lofts Hosts $34.2M Transaction (Real Deals)
An affiliate of RREAF Holdings of Dallas purchased the 258-unit apartment project in midtown Little Rock. read more >
Walmart Adds Health Clinic to Its Lineup for Customers
Walmart Inc. unveiled its first Walmart Health center in Georgia earlier this month, marking its latest expansion into health care services. read more >
Report: Visitors to Arkansas Spent $7B in 2018
The Division of Arkansas Tourism said Wednesday that 32 million people visited Arkansas in 2018, spending $7.37 billion, up 4.4% from 2017. read more >
Arkansas Children's Touts $1M, $500K Gifts
Arkansas Children's Hospital on Monday announced a $1 million gift from Valero and a $500,000 gift from Arkansas Children's Foundation Board member Stuart Cobb as part of the ongoing statewide public launch of its $250 million Campaign for a Healthier Tomorrow. read more >
PetSmart-Banfield Pet Hospital Sold for $4.5M
This week's quartet of million-dollar real estate transactions features a pet-centric property in west Little Rock, a fast-food spot in Cabot, a postal project in Alexander and a retail store in northern Saline County. read more >
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