AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSNAP Changes: USDA says new rules will block certain items at checkout for about 2.7 million SNAP recipients across five states over the next six weeks, starting Aug. 31 in South Carolina and rolling into North Dakota, Montana, Ohio and Virginia—without cutting benefit amounts. Retail & Consumer: Michaels launched an online 3D/AR frame builder tool tied to an Architectural Digest molding collection, while Walmart’s latest earnings miss is raising questions about consumer spending; Walmart also plans to use $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices. Local Business Spotlight: Springdale-based 7 Brew is expanding canned coffee to 4,400 Walmart stores nationwide, with Arkansas locations among the first wave. Banking: Arvest Bank named Chris Evans as successor to retiring CFO Karla Payne and promoted Jon Mattingly to lead Arvest Mortgage. Workforce & Industry: Caterpillar announced up to $3 million for its Arkansas workforce initiative, and the Fed’s St. Louis office appointed Arkansas Blue Cross CEO Curtis Barnett to a healthcare council. Public Health: The jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak grew to 431 cases in 32 states, while cyclosporiasis cases are trending down but still elevated. Energy & Policy: Rep. Jack Ladyman says he’ll pursue funding to revive Arkansas’ dormant nuclear “atomic coordinator” role.
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