Gearhead Outfitters, the outdoor retailer founded in Jonesboro, has acquired two stores in Colorado, the company announced. The acquisition of two Summit Canyon Mountaineering stores expands the Gearhead footprint to more than 20 stores in Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas,…
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ACHE Campus in Fort Smith to Add Harps Food Store
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Colleges of Health Education announced Friday its newest venture on the ACHE campus in Fort Smith — the addition of Harps Food Stores. “The addition of a grocery store on campus is aimed at fostering a healthier community by…
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UL Solutions Opens New Retail Center of Excellence in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUL Solutions, an Illinois-based global leader in safety testing, inspection and certification, recently announced the opening of a new Retail Center of Excellence in Lowell. This represents the company’s largest investment in the retail and consumer products sector to help…
Edwards Food Giant will open a new store at the former Stein Mart location in North Little Rock’s Lakewood Village on April 3. Steve Edwards Jr., special projects manager, said a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. will kick off the grand…
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The Ventanas Group Unveils Acquisitions, Upcoming Concepts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Ventanas Group (TVG) has officially launched as a groundbreaking hospitality group based in Little Rock. With a mission to elevate the community through unique culinary experiences, TVG brings exceptional service, innovative concepts and global inspiration to the heart of…
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Westrock Partners With Select Milk, Expands Capabilities in Conway
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWestrock Coffee Company recently revealed the expansion of capabilities at its Extract and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) facility in Conway, its entry into a non-binding letter of intent with Select Milk Producers to establish a joint venture to build and operate an…
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O’Looney’s Does it Different
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwenty-four years ago, the beverage industry was forever changed in central Arkansas when Jonathan Looney opened the doors of O’Looney’s Wine & Liquor. The store has grown with West Little Rock and has become a neighborhood staple. What started as…
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NWA-Based Infinity Worlds Integrates With The Barcode Group
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Barcode Group recently revealed the integration of multiple retail industry-leading entities under one cohesive brand, which includes Infinity Worlds, a retail company that has operated in Northwest Arkansas for nearly two decades. The full integration list includes Portu Sunberg,…
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Spotlight on Small Business: Millie’s Luxury Wall Hangings
A typical 9-to-5 occupation is not for everyone, and Emily Joyce, owner of Millie’s Luxury Wall Hangings, knew from an early age that she was not destined for an office job. A self-described “serial entrepreneur,” she started her first business…
ALDI is “coming soon” to West Little Rock, according to official signage that was recently put up outside the property at 12309 Chenal Parkway. The retail space is near other similar stores including Sam’s Club, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and…