Walmart Rolling Back More Prices

COMPANY’S RETURN ON INVESTMENT CREATES CASH FOR DIVIDENDS

Supermarkets narrowed the gap between their prices and Walmart’s, so the discount retailer will lower more prices to retain shoppers. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 16, 2010 at 4:33 a.m.

Liquor Store Nears Completion

SPRINGDALE — Macadoodles will open in a few weeks, according to franchise owner Larry Williams. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 14, 2010 at midnight

Alcohol Recession-Proof

Pets stay pampered; organic food remains on table despite economy

Some items people just won’t do without, even in a recession. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 13, 2010 at 10:49 p.m.

State Wants To Close Mary Maestri’s

Tontitown restaurant didn’t pay four months of sales taxes, state agency says

SPRINGDALE — The state Department of Finance and Administration wants to close Mary Maestri’s, which has been in Tontitown for 87 years. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 13, 2010 at 4:48 a.m.

Agency pushing to close Maestri’s

The state Department of Finance and Administration wants to close Mary Maestri’s, the Italian restaurant in Tontitown that owner Daniel Maestri has operated since 1977. Maestri’s grandmother founded the restaurant in 1923. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 13, 2010 at 2:25 a.m.

Wal-Mart: Layoffs Begin, End Fiscal Year

Wal-Mart ended its fiscal year in January 2010 the same way it began in February 2009: With layoffs. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 8, 2010 at 3:32 p.m.

Vacancies Mark Retail Spaces

More jobs, looser lending could spark rebound for shopping meccas

Northwest Arkansas’ shopping meccas have commercial brokers’ signs posted on doors to darkened stores. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 8, 2010 at 3:28 p.m.

NEW RULES, DEDUCTIONS Tax Season Heats Up

PREPARERS EXPLAIN BENEFITS, PITFALLS OF FILING 2009 RETURNS

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — It’s tax filing season, and taxpayers are sorting through the annual slew of new regulations. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 7, 2010 at 4:54 a.m.

Promenade Seeks New Carousel

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE J JILL OPENS AGAIN

ROGERS — The Pinnacle Hills Promenade mall manager is looking for a new carousel. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 4, 2010 at 5:11 a.m.

NATIONAL HOME CENTERS: Company Makes Offer

STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY WILL COMPLETE BUY BY APRIL 5 IF IT GETS BID

SPRINGDALE — A North Carolina company has offered $15 million to buy Springdale-based National Home Centers, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Dec. 8, intending to reorganize debts and stay in business. Read More »

By Lana Flowers posted March 2, 2010 at 4:38 a.m.