Succession Planning Key to Small Business Survival in NWA
Thousands of NWA small businesses face closure without succession plans—buyer-operators like Doug and Anne offer a roadmap to preserve legacies and local economies.
Ep. 134 - Don’t Let Your Business Die with You
How local business owners can exit on their terms without losing their legacy. Learn practical succession planning tips, valuation basics, and leadership strategies from buyer operators preserving small businesses and community identity.
Everyday Essentials Still Bite Into Budgets as Prices Rise 2.4% in December
Everyday goods inflation remained elevated in December 2025, with prices up 2.4 % year‑over‑year, reflecting ongoing cost pressures on essential consumer purchases.
Why Women Are Still Missing From the Corporate Ladder
Despite decades of effort, real workplace gender equity remains elusive as progress stalls and critical support systems for women are scaled back.
5 Bentonville Coffee Shops Where Retail Deals Are Brewed
Bentonville’s local cafés — from Onyx Coffee Lab to Airship and Third Space — are more than coffee stops; they’re community hubs where retail professionals meet, connect, and spark ideas.
Walmart to Launch Better Care Services Digital Health Platform
Walmart rolls out Better Care Services, a digital health hub connecting customers with telehealth providers and offering a limited‑time $15 discount.
e.l.f. Beauty’s Roblox Game Targets Gen Z Shoppers
e.l.f. Beauty’s Glow Up! on Roblox fuses virtual makeup, self-expression, and retail innovation to reach digital-first Gen Z audiences.
e.l.f. Beauty Launches 'Glow Up!' Makeup Game on Roblox
e.l.f. Beauty debuts Glow Up! on Roblox, an immersive virtual makeup experience targeting Gen Z with creativity, self-expression, and commerce.
Beauty Industry in 2026: Efficacy, Ecommerce, and Evolving Consumer Habits
In 2026, beauty retail is defined by ecommerce acceleration, income-driven spending patterns, and rising demand for effective, results-driven products.
2025 Was the Year of Protein
Retail Brew reports that protein became a dominant driver in 2025 retail trends, with widespread consumer demand reshaping product innovation and in‑store merchandising.
Investors Bullish as Maduro Appears in U.S. Court
Markets reacted positively after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pled not guilty in U.S. court, with energy and defense stocks rallying on hopes of future economic opportunities.
NYC Congestion Pricing: One Year Later, Data Shows It’s Working
One year after launch, New York City’s congestion pricing program has reduced traffic, boosted transit ridership, and generated substantial revenue, even as air quality impacts remain mixed.
Amazon Boosts Rural Delivery with Oklahoma Last‑Mile Station
Amazon expands rural delivery infrastructure with a new Oklahoma last‑mile station to improve shipping speeds and support economic growth.
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Falls to Lowest Point in 2025 Amid Weak Demand and Tariffs
U.S. manufacturing activity dropped to its lowest level of 2025 as weak demand and tariff uncertainties continued to drag on production and business sentiment.
From Barbie to McDonald's: Brands That Win with Nostalgia
From Barbie to billboards, nostalgia and traditional media still deliver emotional ROI—if brands use them authentically.
Live Shopping in 2025: Where Story, Tech, and Conversion Meet
Live shopping is surging, but U.S. brands must reduce friction and elevate storytelling to unlock its full potential in 2025.