Recent Real Estate Deals Total $1.5M
H.E. Austin Jr. and Wrenetta Austin of Little Rock bought the 8,270-SF Austin Brothers Tire Service at 2801 Cantrell Road in Little Rock for $750,000. read more >
Tagged: Retail
Confirmation, Finally, of Trader Joe's in Little Rock
A building permit issued Monday by the city of Little Rock is the long-awaited confirmation that specialty supermarket Trader Joe's will be coming to the former Toys 'R Us space at 11500 Financial Center Parkway. read more >
Walmart, Other Retail Rivals Crash Amazon's Prime Day Party
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group. read more >
US Retail Sales Rise 0.4% in June in Sign of Consumer Health
U.S. retail sales rose at a solid pace last month, providing crucial support to the economy at a time when other drivers of growth have faded. read more >
Bold Team's Dull Colors Disguise Gummies' Sweet Relief
For Bold Team LLC, the state’s first medical marijuana producer and cannabis edibles manufacturer, business so far has been grape. read more >
Waterford, Bowman Heights Properties Sold for Combined $22.1M
A pair of apartment complexes in west Little Rock, retail space in North Little Rock, agri acreage in Lonoke County and a trio of upscale homes in Pulaski County form this week’s conga line of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
Liquor Store Rivals Ready for Randolph County Retail Licenses
Competition is fierce for three retail liquor licenses to be awarded in Randolph County on Tuesday. read more >
Overdraft Fees Provide Steady Cash Stream
Protecting customers from overdrafts, a standard service provided by most banks and credit unions, can also be a lucrative revenue stream. read more >
River Pointe Apartments Attracts $40M Transaction (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Hamilton Point Investments purchased the 384-unit apartment project in North Little Rock from Riverpointe Development LLC, led by Keith Richardson. read more >
Rock City Harley-Davidson to Open Gateway Town Center Facility
Rock City Harley-Davidson will host a grand opening celebration July 19-20 for its previously announced 42,125-SF facility and training course at the Gateway Town Center in Little Rock. read more >
US Consumer Prices Rise Just 0.1% as Inflation Stays Tame
U.S. consumer prices rose just 0.1% in June, as cheaper gas prices were offset by higher rents and auto costs. read more >
Arkansas Lottery Revenue Tops $516M for Fiscal Year
Arkansas' lottery says it sold more than $516 million in tickets for the fiscal year, setting a new record and raising more than $98 million for college scholarships. read more >
Arkansas Business to Honor 2019's 'Best Places to Work'
Arkansas Business will honor more than 40 companies designated among this year's "Best Places to Work" during an awards luncheon in September. read more >
Arkansas Emerges as Bull’s-eye for Gun Trade
A growing list of gun manufacturers with Arkansas facilities are currently employing more than 3,000. read more >
Dispensary Cultivation Begins as Demand Builds For Medical Marijuana
After two months and $2 million in sales, Arkansas’ spanking new medical marijuana industry is poised to break a supply logjam. read more >
Bourbon & Boots Kicks Back AG's Allegations
Bourbon & Boots has filed an answer to the state attorney general’s accusation that the company violated the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. read more >
Walmart Plans to Cease Gun Sales at New Mexico Stores
Walmart stores in New Mexico plan to stop selling guns later this month after a new state law expanded background checks to nearly all gun purchases. read more >
Where People Found Jobs: Business Services and Health Care
Job growth strengthened in nearly all major industry sectors in June, with notable jumps in government, business services, education and health. read more >
Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Enrollment Among Top in US
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has already enrolled more than 3.5% of the state's population as patients in its first year, and there's no indication that applications will slow. read more >
Jacksonville Kum & Go Rings Up $6.2M Sale
A super convenience store in Jacksonville, three grand homes in west Little Rock and a mini-storage project in south Little Rock join forces in this week’s roster of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
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