Bentonville Emerges as an Unlikely Retail-Tech Hub
A cluster of software firms and startups building tools for retail and logistics is turning Bentonville into a magnet for tech talent far from the coasts.
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Robotics Reshape Arkansas Warehouses as Automation Spreads
Robots and automated systems are becoming fixtures in Arkansas warehouses, boosting output while raising questions about the future of warehouse work.
Arkansas Businesses Race to Put AI to Work — Carefully
From customer service to logistics, Arkansas companies are experimenting with artificial intelligence, weighing efficiency gains against cost and reliability concerns.
Arkansas Accelerator's Demo Day Showcases a New Class of Founders
A cohort of early-stage companies pitched investors at an Arkansas accelerator's demo day, offering a snapshot of the state's growing startup ambitions.
Supply-Chain Software Firms Cluster Around Arkansas Retail Giants
Software companies specializing in supply-chain and inventory tools are clustering in Arkansas, drawn by the state's concentration of retail and logistics operations.
Arkansas Farms Turn to Sensors and Software to Cut Waste
Precision-farming tools built partly in Arkansas are helping growers use less water and fertilizer, blending the state's agricultural roots with new technology.
New Data Center Project to Boost Arkansas's Digital Backbone
A company announced plans to build a data center in Arkansas, drawn by reliable power and central location, as demand for cloud computing keeps climbing.
Arkansas Builds Out EV Charging Network Along Major Highways
New fast-charging stations are going up along Arkansas highways, aiming to ease range anxiety and support a slow but steady rise in electric vehicles.