5 天之前 · Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture across all the Arkansas regions. You can also sign up for daily e-mail news delivered every morning to your inbox.

2 天之前 · A retail executive survey by Deloitte found a majority of respondents expect climate change, increasing price wars and retail theft among the biggest concerns in 2025. Other challenges included changing consumer spending habits that complicate demand forecasting. The survey was conducted before ...

5 天之前 · On the same day significant and disruptive tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico were announced by President Donald Trump, economists spoke at a business luncheon in Rogers about the health and challenges of the U.S. economy. The 31st Annual Arkansas Business Forecast Luncheon held Friday (Jan. 31) in ...

2025年1月30日 · by Talk Business & Politics staff - January 27, 2025 6:08 pm. Circle of Life opens home-based care center. Nonprofit hospice provider Circle of Life recently opened the two-story, 27,133-square-foot Joey Feek Center for Home-Based Care in Lowell after a capital campaign raised over $12.5 million.

2025年1月26日 · Jobs are growing, unemployment is low, gross domestic product is strong, and consumer spending is healthy. Arkansas’ economy is booming, right? Yes and no. That’s according to University of Arkansas economist Mervin Jebaraj, who is set to deliver remarks to more than 1,100 attendees at the 31st ...

2025年1月27日 · The diverse retail sector withstood inflation, high interest rates and changing consumer preferences in 2024, but still managed to garner a combined $5.28 trillion in sales, up 3.6% from the prior year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The sales results are not adjusted for ...

by Roby Brock - January 28, 2025 1:01 pm. Gov. Sanders initiates new attempt at work requirement for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. Gov. Sarah Sanders on Tuesday (Jan. 28) pitched the new Trump administration for a waiver to Arkansas’ Medicaid insurance program that will add a work requirement for able-bodied individuals.

2025年1月11日 · With elections behind us and the legislative season starting, policymakers have many opportunities to make their mark. Already we have seen a notable number of issues highlighted in pre-filing. One area that I encourage policymakers to consider is lowering the barriers to entrepreneurship in ...

by Talk Business & Politics staff - 17 minutes ago. Crawford, Sebastian counties have big gains in electric and hybrid vehicle use. Electric and hybrid vehicles registered in Crawford and Sebastian counties are growing in number, with electric vehicles up more than 300% in Sebastian County since 2019, according to figures from…

2024年12月23日 · Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, 58, has logged 40 years in the retail business, spending the past decade at the helm of the global retail and technology company.