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As the SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reports, Arkansas CEOs Offer Mixed ViewsLock Icon

Proponents of the change say quarterly reports can cause too much short-term focus on financial goals, create costly and time-consuming paperwork and dampen incentives for more companies to go public.

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Ousted Tyson Exec Joins Iowa Select FarmsLock Icon

Brady Stewart, group president of Tyson Foods' Fresh Meats division

Brady Stewart moves from Tyson Foods to Iowa Select Farms following sudden departure.

Jay Brogdon to Lead Simmons Bank Into Next Era of GrowthLock Icon

While George Makris Jr. built Simmons into a six-state banking force through acquisitions and splashy branding, Brogdon plans to focus on organic growth, technology and customer experience.

Stock Surge Adds to Dillard Family FortuneLock Icon

The Little Rock retailer’s shares have more than doubled since April, pushing the founding family’s stake to $2.22 billion.

Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries for Tyson Foods of Springdale since the two companies struck a deal in September 2023. Tyson now has four trucks in the program operating six days a week. [photo provided]
Public Companies / Restaurants & Food / Retail

Gatik’s Autonomous Delivery Trucks Make Strides with Walmart and Tyson FoodsLock Icon

A growing fleet of driverless trucks from Gatik is reshaping logistics in northwest Arkansas, with Walmart and Tyson Foods leading the charge. read more >

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Commercial drivers for ArcBest Corp. of Fort Smith gave Tesla’s electric tractors good reviews for driveability.[PHOTOs provided]
Public Companies / Technology / Transportation

ArcBest Finds Promise in Tesla Semi Pilot ProgramLock Icon

ArcBest’s Tesla semi pilot in California and Nevada highlights growing promise for electric freight trucks — with a few caveats. read more >

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Public Companies / Retail

CEO Douglas Campbell on Car-Mart’s Strategy for Balancing Purpose & Profit

He shared how Car-Mart is adapting to economic headwinds — and how a legacy of quiet grit drives his leadership style. read more >

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Investments / Public Companies / Real Estate

BSR REIT Unlocks Growth After $618M Apartment SaleLock Icon

The transaction gave BSR a pile of cash, freed it from legacy investor constraints and repositioned the Texas-focused landlord for bold new moves. Investors — and competitors — are paying close attention to the company's high-stakes transformation. read more >

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Public Companies / Retail

Former Walmart Executive Andy Wilson Recalls Lessons From Sam WaltonLock Icon

Andy Wilson shared how personal moments with Walmart founder Sam Walton and CEO David Glass shaped his leadership style and career trajectory. read more >

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Scott Richardson, an attorney with McDaniel Wolff PLLC, was part of the team that won a $222 million judgment against Walmart for his client. [Karen E. Segrave]
Business Services / Legal / Public Companies

Zest Labs Wins $222.7M in Walmart Retrial Over Trade SecretsLock Icon

The case highlights the difficulty of retrials, managing key witnesses and the risk small businesses face when challenging corporate giants. read more >

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Whataburger at 1815 N. First St. in Jacksonville. [George Waldon]
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Whataburger Sale Exceeds $3.6M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 2,580-SF fast-food eatery in Jacksonville tipped the scales at $3.61 million. read more >

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Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

Data Center Drawbacks: The Hidden Environmental CostsLock Icon

Residents and environmental advocates warn that while data centers bring economic growth, they also pose serious concerns over massive power and water usage, environmental impact, and lack of transparency. read more >

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Jack Thomas of the Little Rock Regional Chamber was instrumental in negotiations that landed a data center. [Steve Lewis]
Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

$1B Data Center Projects Signal New Tech Era for ArkansasLock Icon

Arkansas is experiencing a multi-billion-dollar data center boom promising major investments, big incentives, and new questions about power and water usage. read more >

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Government & Politics / Media & Marketing / Public Companies

Economic Indigestion (Editorial)

President Trump’s suggestion that Walmart absorb his tariffs is a repudiation of a free-market economy. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Real Estate

Union Bank Upgrades Russellville Operation

Union Bank is expanding in Russellville with its first full-service branch, while Bank OZK adds four new locations in North Carolina. read more >

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Walmart’s 4,700 U.S. stores put it in a prominent postion to make the most of omnichannel advertising opportunities. [PHOTO provided]
Media & Marketing / Public Companies / Retail

Walmart Connect Powers Advertising Growth With AI, Data & StreamingLock Icon

The Bentonville-based retail giant is quietly building a digital advertising empire, using its vast shopper data and omnichannel reach to challenge Amazon and reshape how brands connect with consumers. read more >

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big verdict
Business Services / Legal / Public Companies

Walmart Appeals $101M Award in PPE Supply Case, Seeks New Trial

A judge upheld a $101.2M verdict against Walmart in a glove contract dispute and added $24.1M in interest and fees; Walmart is appealing. read more >

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Construction / Energy / Public Companies

Murphy USA Adds 32 Stores in 2024, Plans 50 More in 2025

Murphy USA added 32 stores in 2024, grew revenue and shareholder value, and paid CEO Andrew Clyde over $11M as its market cap surpassed $10B. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Insurance / Public Companies

Dillard’s Reports $1M Commission to Stephens Insurance in Latest ProxyLock Icon

Dillard's 2024 proxy shows the company paid Stephens Insurance $1 million in commissions and $70,430 for insurance services. Warren Stephens, who owns the agency, has been on Dillard's board since 2002. read more >

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Public Companies / Retail

Total Compensation Falls Sharply for Dillard Family Members

Profits fell for the Little Rock-based department store chain in fiscal 2024 due to rising operating expenses, slightly lower sales and tighter margins. read more >

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Public Companies / Retail

Former Tyson CFO Stewart Glendinning Named CFO of Dollar TreeLock Icon

Former Tyson Foods CFO Stewart Glendinning has been named CFO of Dollar Tree, after a brief tenure as CEO of Express Inc., which filed for bankruptcy in 2024. read more >

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Investments / Public Companies / Retail

Dillard’s Stock Drops Sharply From February PeakLock Icon

What a difference 13 days makes. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Legal

Dairy Farmers of America Files Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Westrock Coffee

Dairy Farmers of America has sued seven former employees and Westrock Coffee, accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to DFA’s ready-to-drink coffee products and sharing them with Westrock to use at its Conway plant. read more >

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Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Health Care

Big Deals in Arkansas Up 30% In ValueLock Icon

This year’s list includes not only acquisitions but also major investments, reflecting the growing role of private equity in the state. read more >

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Arkansas Business Property Values Soar In 17 Arkansas Counties After Latest Round of ReappraisalsLock Icon
Education UA’s CEREC Advances National-Level Research, Seeks ExpansionLock Icon