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WEBArkansas receives more than $32 million in federal grants for safer streets work. The cities of Little Rock and Springdale will receive $25 million and $5.187 million from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the U.S. Department of Transportation…. by Talk Business & Politics staff - September 5, 2024 4:00 pm.
Walmart CEO sees supply chain challenges, inventory shortfalls …
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Email. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday (Sept. 9) supply chain problems and inventory shortages are as stark as he can remember in his 30 years in retail. He spoke candidly about the retail business during the 28th Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. On a positive note, McMillon said consumers are still spending money and he ...
Harps Food Stores has record revenue year amid COVID challenges
WEBJul 28, 2021 · Harps met the COVID-19 challenge directly in 2020. Despite the uncertainty, the regional grocery chain posted its first $1 billion year, ending the fiscal year (ended Aug. 30) with $1.01 billion in revenue. Harps also opened 20 new stores while the pandemic shut down much of the nation. CEO Kim Eskew said that as the country was idle in early ...
The Supply Side: Retailtainment takes new forms during COVID-19
WEBNov 18, 2020 · Retailtainment had been part of Walmart’s broad marketing strategy since 2014, when CEO Doug McMillon focused on using Supercenters as magnets to draw in consumers by offering unique experiences, often around movie releases and other promotions. Walmart founder Sam Walton was a fan of retailtainment. In his autobiography “Made in America ...
Despite delays, Arkansas medical cannabis cultivator on track to be ...
WEBOct 6, 2018 · A representative for one of five companies awarded licenses to grow for Arkansas’ fledgling medical marijuana industry says the business will be ready to start cultivating and supplying the product...
Fort Smith Archives - Talk Business & Politics
WEBFort Smith consent decree modification plan vote tabled to Sept. 17. With the goal of getting more financial details and allowing more time for public hearings, the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Sept. 3) tabled a resolution allowing city…. by Talk Business & Politics staff - September 3, 2024 3:45 pm.
Saracen Casino to add $250 million hotel, event center
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff announced Monday (Aug. 19) it will open a $250 million hotel and event center in the fall of 2025. The 320-room, 400,000-square-foot hotel will also feature a 1,600-seat event center located next to the casino and will allow for additional accommodations and convention space near …
Business Hall Of Fame: Al Bell - Talk Business & Politics
WEBJan 26, 2015 · Born Alvertis Isbell in Brinkley on March 15, 1940, Bell will be inducted into the state’s Business Hall of Fame on Feb. 13, 2015. Now 74, Bell’s long list of lifetime honors include The Trustee’s Award at the Grammy Awards, the W.C. Handy Lifetime Achievement Award, Arthur A. Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award from the …
SMART Reproduction receives $275,000 research grant
WEBJonesboro-based SMART Reproduction has won a $274,996 research seed grant from the National Science Foundation. CEO Brittany Scott said the idea to apply came from a conversation with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center that introduced her to America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and …
I-49 Alma-Fort Smith route might be complete by end of the decade
WEBJan 10, 2022 · The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is set to begin work on the Interstate 49 connection between Alma and Fort Smith that will span the Arkansas River, but significant construction will not begin until 2024-2025, with completion around the end of the decade. ARDOT Director Lorie Tudor …