FROM THE GROUND UP : Cabarets for sale as $4 million package deal

STACEY ROBERTS

Northwest Arkansas business owner Anthony “Tony C” Catroppa has listed his businesses for sale so he can retire, a listing agent said. - Sunday, July 13, 2008

Grant funds nonprofit’s free classes for home-buyers

BY STACEY ROBERTS

Credit Counseling of Arkansas is using a federal grant to help future home-buyers avoid the problems that get some borrowers in financial trouble. - Sunday, July 13, 2008

NEW BUSINESS SP OTLIGHT : The Groom Room Paw Spa Inc.

BY SUE MORRIS

ROGERS — John Klenc told his wife, Dena, “You always used to say, ‘I wish I could take my dogs to work with me.’ Now you can.” That’s because Dena left the world of accounting and computers to use her training as a dog groomer at The Groom Room Paw Spa Inc., which they opened in April. The couple, both 38, had experience with keeping and breeding dogs. - Sunday, July 13, 2008

COVER STORY : Wal-Mart’s brand plan

BY STEVE PAINTER

FORT SMITH — At a Wal-Mart Supercenter on the south side of town, Better Homes and Garden furniture is already on the shelves, the latest move in Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s efforts to strengthen its home-goods business. - Sunday, July 13, 2008