UN: Record Number of People Without Enough to Eat in 2021
Conflict, weather extremes and the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic created a "toxic triple combination."
View ArticleJonesboro Business Leader Wallace Fowler Dies at 87
Wallace Fowler, the Jonesboro businessman who built and sold multiple banks and led robust KFC and Taco Bell franchises, died Wednesday. He was 87.
View ArticleUS Added 428,000 Jobs in April Despite Surging Inflation
Last month's hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
View ArticleSupply Issues Corner East Village Market
Supply chain issues have pushed back the opening of a project led by Fidel & Co. Coffee Roasters owner Fidel Samour’s Remolinos Group LLC.
View ArticlePortion of Cantrell Heights Sells for $8.3M
Did someone say million-dollar transactions? Here’s a 12-pack.
View ArticleRiver City: The Bliss of ‘the Usual’
The recent expansion of River City Coffee in Little Rock’s Hillcrest neighborhood has done more than just allow more seating.
View ArticleCoolest Thing Made in Arkansas? You Tell Us (Randy Zook Commentary)
Making things is a big deal for all Arkansans, especially those 150,000-plus who work in manufacturing.
View ArticleTyson Says Profit Up 74% in Q2
On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of $2.28, beating Wall Street expectations.
View ArticleArkansas Business Seeks Nominations for '20 In Their 20s'
Arkansas Business is accepting nominations for its annual "20 In Their 20s" class of young professionals who are making a difference in their companies, organizations and communities.
View ArticleBiden Sees Bigger Role for US Farms Due to Ukraine War
He plans to announce three policy shifts, including doubling funding for domestic fertilizer production to $500 million.
View ArticleUS Inflation Dips From 40-Year High But Still Causing Pain
Consumer prices were up 8.3% in April, down slightly from March.
View ArticleLess Immigrant Labor in US Contributing to Price Hikes
The pace of immigration has slowed due to the pandemic and U.S. policy, reducing the potential labor pool.
View ArticleWestrock Opens Books for SPAC Deal
The Little Rock-based custom coffee and tea manufacturer reported growing revenue in 2020 and 2021, with a significant milestone in sight.
View ArticleChuy's Finds Spot in Fayetteville
The Tex-Mex restaurant chain has been rumored to be looking at Fayetteville. Now it's a $1.95 million done deal.
View ArticleCircle K Sells for $3.2M
Seven deals in Pulaski County that topped the $1 million mark.
View ArticleAre Your Best People Burning Out? (Sabrina Starling Commentary)
They'll be the last to complain so it’s important to take the initiative to have these conversations.
View ArticleKeet-Led Group Acquires Breckenridge Village; 4 Restaurants Part of...
A multi-million dollar redesign of the 8.9-acre property calls for new building exteriors, new signage, and a courtyard with amphitheater-style seating.
View ArticleHotel Project With Cycling Amenities Set For Downtown Bentonville
The facility will have 142 rooms, an event center and amenities designed for cyclists such as a bike valet and storage.
View ArticleRetail Sales Rise 0.9% in April as Consumers Show Resilience
The increase was driven by greater sales of cars and electronics, and spending at restaurants.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Emeril Lagasse Shares His Recipe for Business Success
To Lagasse, quality is everything. That's why he sets high standards not just for his chefs, but for all members of his team.
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