Lee Scott

When the museum opened in July 2015, expectations were for it to receive 1 million visitors by this summer. Instead, it's closer to 2 million visitors. read more >

The museum said the gift will help it expand its facilities and programs. read more >

After a decade of success in its sweeping sustainability efforts, Walmart Inc. is working on a new goal: slashing greenhouse gas production in its supply chain. read more >

The $21.5 million Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville opened to the public on Wednesday; the museum for families is the first of its kind in northwest Arkansas. read more >

Whether the Wal-Mart phenomenon could have developed anywhere else is an unanswerable question. But the reason why it happened is simple: Back in 1950, Sam Walton thought Bentonville would be a good place to raise a family and operate a business. (Part of Arkansas Business' 20th anniversary issue.) read more >