February's reports revealed that Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale brought in a collective $10.052m in sales tax revenue, showing growth in the face of persistent inflation and higher prices.

• A good start: Despite a 0.44% decline in Rogers, the cities are up 8.66% over last year collectively, with Bentonville seeing the most significant increase at 22.17%.
• Great off the blocks: City leaders expect consumer spending to slow as inflation persists, but a solid start to the year puts most on track for the yearly budget.

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