Our Company
Arkansas Trading and Loan was established in 1989 by Ken and Wendy Panther, later incorporating in 1999. What started as a small pawn shop has grown into one of the most recognized pawn shops in Western Arkansas and includes the Bow Shop which is the largest full service archery shop between Little Rock and Fort Smith. We also are in the auction industry as Panther Auctioneers, (AALB #1070), providing auction services for businesses and individuals.
Facts and Figures
Information about our company:
- Established in 1989 in Russellville, Arkansas on East Main Street
- Purchased Ted's Gun and Pawn and moved to 4th street property in August 1992
- Begin to service the Archery Industry in 1992
- Purchased the assets of Arkansas Hawg Pawn in 1995
- The Bow Shop services all brands of archery equipment
- The Bow Shop has an indoor archery range for customers to try equipment
- Authorized Bowtech and Diamond dealer
- Remodeled the Bow Shop in 2010 and added nearly 2000 sq. ft.
- Bow Shop 20th Anniversary in 2012
Team Members
Ken Panther - Owner/President
Wendy Panther - Owner/Treasurer - The Bow Lady
Jeremy Panther - Bow Shop Manager and Archery Pro Staff
Joshua Panther - Pawn Shop Manager
Sales and Service Team
Robert Hardy
Ben Schluterman
Steven Davis
John Boswell (Archery Pro Staff)
