Established in 1881, Rogers was named for Captain Charles Warrington Rogers, a railroad vice president, Rogers became the location of the first Wal-Mart store, which, along with the movement of retail centers from downtown businesses to malls, was responsible for the closure of Stroud's Mercantile, the first store in Rogers, after one hundred and nine years of operation. Daisy Outdoor Products, who manufactured the Daisy air rifle, is headquartered in Rogers, and operates a museum there.
Regular Blogs
Growing Business, Building Community
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce represents the business interests of its members. Its blog offers community business news, event schedules, and other articles of interest to its membership.
http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/
The Rabbit's Lair is a fabric and fiber shop in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. Its blog offers general information about fabric crafts, class schedules, and product information.
http://www.therabbitslairrogers.blogspot.com/
Maintained by the Rogers Convention & Visitors Bureau,local activities and events are scheduled, along with reports of area restaurants and other businesses.
http://blog.visitrogersarkansas.com/
