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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

What a difference 13 days makes. read more >

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 >

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

Bank OZK's rapid Texas expansion brings nine new branches to competitive markets like Dallas, Houston and Austin, setting the stage for growth in the Lone Star State. read more >

In 2024, Simmons First National Corp. closed 12 branches in Texas, focusing on growth in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, while shifting away from less profitable markets like San Antonio and Austin. read more >

Dillard’s Inc. will pay a record $25 per share dividend in January, totaling millions for family members. Despite a 19.76% profit drop, the family controls the company. read more >

The freight recession may be easing as industry leaders like J.B. Hunt and ArcBest anticipate recovery, with excess capacity still impacting equilibrium. read more >

Cold calling on the phone is a waste of time and money. Focus on warming up leads first. read more >

Businesses that hire people with disabilities are better for it in a multitude of ways. read more >

Most of the work is devoted to new construction cropping up on formerly fallow sites. An exception is the planned renovation of the historic Woodruff House at 1017 E. Eighth St. read more >