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SupplyPike’s Automation Tools Recover $1B for Suppliers
It has already been a big year for SupplyPike, a Rogers software company that helps suppliers recover lost revenue from retailer deductions and chargebacks. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
City of Little Rock Buys Over 800 Acres to Expand Industrial Park
Land to expand the Little Rock Port Industrial Park leads off this week’s installment of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts. read more >
Amazon Plans Last-Mile Facility in Jonesboro
The 58,000-SF facility will be located on Moore Road off the Joe N Martin Expressway, Jonesboro Unlimited said in a news release. read more >
Amazon Plans Last-Mile Facility in Hot Springs
Construction on the project is expected to begin in the coming weeks. read more >
Scammers Are Getting Better (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
We need to recognize that even intelligent people can be victims. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Walmart Continues to Evolve (Editorial)
The Bentonville retailing giant bets on advertising to beef up revenue. read more >
Arkansas Book Publisher TouchPoint Press Goes Silent, Leaves Contracts Unfulfilled
The Craighead County book publisher that's ghosting its clients has triggered an attorney general’s inquiry and a summary court judgment in favor of one fed-up author. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Lost Generation: Solar Power Shines Bright as Coal Plants Prepare to Retire
New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Sustainability Credits Venture Gone Awry: Legal Battle Unfolds over $67 Million Land Deal
Partners Jerry Lee Bogard and Rebecca Winemiller purchased 12,500 acres in hopes of selling sustainability credits. However, the credits never sold, and Bogard and Winemiller are now involved in a lawsuit over their business. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Update: $20M Big Cypress Solar to Supply Power for Amazon
The Crittenden County solar farm will supply power for Amazon, Jonesboro City Water & Light and West Memphis Utilities. read more >
Wit-Con Gets Amazon Warehouse Construction Contract for $4.74M
The construction will focus on an upgrade the conveyor system. read more >
A-State Joins Program Offering Free Classes to Amazon Workers
In addition to tuition, the Amazon Career Choice program covers the cost of books and fees and helps workers obtain industry certifications. read more >
Fountain at Maumelle Apartment Complex Sells for $68M
Apartments, a shopping center, a liquor store and more feature in this week’s installment of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction. read more >
The New Space Race (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
In the last two years alone, eight major distribution and logistics projects have been announced in Central Arkansas. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Little Rock’s Emerging Identity as Logistics Hub
In the last two years, eight major distribution and logistics projects have been announced in the greater Little Rock area. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
SupplyPike Raises Money To Hire 60, Expand Work
The Fayetteville-based company helps major retail brands automate identifying the source of fines the companies impose on suppliers. read more >
Everyday Low Prices, And Now Higher Pay
Over the past two years, Walmart Inc. has been rebuilding their reputation by implementing better pay, benefits and career-building opportunities. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Dire US Labor Shortage Provides Opportunity for Ex-Prisoners
In a 2021 survey, 53% of human resource professionals said they would be willing to hire people with criminal records — up from just 37% in 2018. read more >
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Lowe’s Linked to 1.2 Million-SF Facility in North Little Rock
Real estate firm CRG of Clayton, Missouri, has released new details on the project. read more >
The Cubes Takes Shape in North Little Rock
There's a big distribution project in the works near Amazon's fulfillment center, and it's not the one Dollar General is developing. read more >
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