retail

Jenanne Filat reaches out to far-flung locales across the globe to create the tailor-made, exquisitely crafted suits offered in her River Market boutique, Barakat Bespoke. It was her Palestinian emigre father’s love of downtown Little Rock that inspired her to…

Forbes has released another of its ubiquitous ranking lists, this time ranking the best employers by state after surveying 70,000 Americans who worked at businesses with at least 500 employees. Beyond basic considerations, such as fair pay, safe working conditions,…

The Outlets of Little Rock announced today, Aug. 31, that Michaels will soon be adding a location in the outdoor shopping mall.  According to a Facebook post made by The Outlets of Little Rock, there has not yet been an…

Pavilion in the Park, a 67,287 SF retail center at 8201 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, has been purchased by real estate agency Flake & Company for $8.85 million. Built in the style of a European galleria with an open air…

Last week, we discussed the history of dry counties and blue laws in Arkansas, dating all the way back to its earliest days as a state. Though Prohibition ended nearly a century ago, Arkansas remains the driest state in the…

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and Kellogg Company have partnered to enhance the college’s Certified Retail Analyst (CRA) program by providing access to Nielsen syndicated data. The collaboration will offer students comprehensive and timely information on market shares, competitive sales…

American Made General Store, the store packed full of products made only in America, has announced that it will be opening a storefront in Conway. The Central Arkansas location will be located at 429 U.S. 64 East, and will contain products…

During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.…

Tipton & Hurst will celebrate the opening of its new Pine Bluff location with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony on Monday, May 2 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the floral retailer’s newest location, 2608…

The National Retail Federation released its annual list of the ‘Top 50 Global Retailers’ on Wednesday. The list, developed with help from London-based data analytics company Kantar, is a compilation of the 50 most impactful international retailers based on their…