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Murphy USA CEO Mindy West on Culture, Talent and Fuel Retail

Mindy West, Murphy USA’s newest (and first female) CEO, elaborates on her path to the c-suite and the expectations and ambitions for the future.

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The Great Reset: Arkansas’ Leadership Shakeups and the Stories That Defined 2025Lock Icon

Has any recent year reshaped Arkansas’ business and policy landscape this dramatically?

Brookshire Targets New Cities for Sunday Alcohol SalesLock Icon

What started as a movement in El Dorado has now moved to several other Arkansas cities with Brookshire leading the charge for Sunday alcohol sales.

Dillard’s Announces Record $30 Dividend for ShareholdersLock Icon

Dillard’s is staying in the headlines this holiday season with their latest announcement of a record breaking dividend for shareholders.

Government & Politics / Industry / Restaurants & Food

El Dorado Ballot Committee Launches Push for Sunday Alcohol SalesLock Icon

Brookshire Grocery Co. has thrown its hat into El Dorado politics by forming a committee dedicated to Sunday alcohol sales. read more >

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Industry / Investments / Public Companies

Walmart’s Evolution Continues (Editorial)

Walmart is making headlines again with its decision to move from the NYSE to the Nasdaq. read more >

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Industry / Public Companies / Real Estate

Walmart’s Real Estate Strategy: Owning and Redeveloping Shopping CentersLock Icon

The Bentonville-based company has spent $118 million this year to buy three shopping centers, joining a trend of retailers becoming landlords rather than just tenants. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Public Companies

A CEO Retires (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Our Editor, Hunter Field, remarks on the legacy that Doug McMillon leaves behind as he steps down from his position of CEO at Walmart. read more >

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Brian Marsh, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, discusses Goodwill’s free adult high school. At right, Goodwill’s newest store in west Little Rock is under construction and scheduled to open next month. [Karen E. Segrave]
Education / Industry / Nonprofits

Goodwill Arkansas Builds Momentum: New Stores, Higher Revenue and Growing ServicesLock Icon

Rising consumer interest in thrift goods has pushed revenue higher, allowing the nonprofit to grow its store footprint as well as its programs and services. read more >

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A Native Arkansan Takes the Helm at Murphy USA

The next generation of leadership is ready to take the chair at Murphy USA, one of the largest public companies in the state. read more >

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Construction / Nonprofits / Real Estate

SoMa’s Revival: A New Identity for Main StreetLock Icon

Decades of vision and investment from Joe Fox, Anita Davis and others turned Little Rock’s SoMa into one of the city’s most vibrant districts. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

ALDI’s Growth Hits Arkansas: Five New Stores Set to Open Over Next YearLock Icon

The grocery chain ALDI is expanding in Arkansas, bringing new stores to Mountain Home, Russellville, Searcy, Sherwood and North Little Rock. read more >

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Public Companies / Retail

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. read more >

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Beyond Bed and BathLock Icon

The ALDI store that opened in Little Rock at 12309 Chenal Parkway in May 2024 is in a leased 37,813-SF building that once held a Bed Bath & Beyond. read more >

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Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver called the mall site “the missing piece” in Jonesboro’s economic development.[Sarah Guffey]
Construction / Real Estate / Retail

Jonesboro Mall Site Sells, Redevelopment Plans Take ShapeLock Icon

More than five years after a tornado left The Mall at Turtle Creek in ruins, the property has sold at auction, opening the door for redevelopment. read more >

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Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food / Retail

Coffee Sellers, Shops Face Rising Prices

Rising demand and tight supply are driving specialty coffee prices higher, leaving local roasters weighing price increases. read more >

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Renee Clay-Circle at her home in Saddle (Sharp County).She owns almost too many businesses to count, but still finds some leisure time for hunting. [Sarah Guffey]
Government & Politics / Retail / Small Business

Multibusiness Owner Renee Clay-Circle Leads with Hands-On ApproachLock Icon

She juggles running a dozen businesses while also serving as Sharp County coroner and as a reserve sheriff's deputy. read more >

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Dillard’s Inc. said that shifting its incorporation to Texas won’t result in any change in headquarters or jobs. Below is its corporate headquarters in Little Rock. [Madeline Circle]
Government & Politics / Legal / Public Companies

Update: Dillard’s Shareholders Approve Plan to Reincorporate in TexasLock Icon

The move won’t change the company’s headquarters, business or jobs, Dillard’s said in a regulatory filing. read more >

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Real Estate / Restaurants & Food / Retail

New Beignets & Brew Franchise Plans Arkansas, Memphis ExpansionLock Icon

A new breakfast and coffee concept, Beignets & Brew, is launching in Little Rock this fall, with plans to expand across Arkansas and Memphis. read more >

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Energy / Retail / Technology

Arkansas EV Dealer Grows Beyond Tesla Amid Sales ShiftLock Icon

As Tesla faces political backlash and falling sales, Arkansas EV dealer Collin Riggin is thriving with a diverse, used electric lineup. read more >

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Two lawsuits involving the golf equipment company Golfgen LLC have been filed in the Benton County Courthouse.[Google Maps]
Legal / Manufacturing / Retail

Legal Disputes Disrupt Arkansas Golf Equipment Firm GolfgenLock Icon

Golfgen’s founders are in court battling over control of the company, with accusations of fraud, exclusion, and fiduciary failures flying. 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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Andy Wilson (left), host of the “Doing Business in Bentonville” podcast, interviews Becca Shaddox and Brandon Viveiros of tech startup AdFury. [michael Woods]
Business Services / Media & Marketing / Public Companies

Omnichannel Retail, Walmart Culture at Heart of Bentonville Business PodcastLock Icon

The “Doing Business in Bentonville” podcast recently celebrated 100 episodes of retail insight, Walmart wisdom and lessons in omnichannel leadership. 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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