Steve Edwards

GES, Inc., the Marianna-based company behind Edwards Food Giant and Edwards Cash Saver stores, has announced a series of executive promotions reflecting both long-standing leadership and continued growth across Arkansas. Paul Rowton of Harrisburg has been named president of GES, …

Family is big in Arkansas, and it stands to reason that family businesses are, as well. Generational businesses are the backbone of business in the Natural State, and while we don’t claim to have a comprehensive list of every family …

Though he’s moved around plenty within the supermarket industry itself, Gary Proffitt has enjoyed being a one-career man. He entered the business in high school, and shortly after attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, he went to work with …

Armor Bank is aiming to acquire the Marianna branch of Farmers and Merchants Bank. The Forrest City-based bank has entered into an agreement to purchase the branch bank from Farmers and Merchant Bank. Pending regulatory approvals, Armor Bank officials expect …