by - April 4, 2024 9:09 am
The University of Arkansas set a record of $184 million in research expenditures last year. School officials announced the details in a news release Thursday (April 4). “The university’s commitment…
by - April 3, 2024 12:24 pm
The Venture Center is partnering with Economics Arkansas and Ohio-based Young Entrepreneur Institute to host the first-ever Northwest Arkansas Pitch ‘N Punch competition on May 23 at Scott Family Amazeum…
by - April 3, 2024 10:04 am
Crisp, the open data retail tech firm headquartered in New York, has hired Dirk Herdes of Rogers as senior vice president of sales and general manager for its growing Northwest…
by - April 3, 2024 6:12 am
A Heartland Forward study released Wednesday (April 3) showed that the country’s most dynamic metro regions have robust manufacturing, energy assets and investment in information technology (IT). Heartland Forward’s 2024…
by - April 2, 2024 4:46 pm
Walmart’s monthly announcement on its marketplace portal states that it has increased the return shipping rate for orders fulfilled by its third-party sellers. The increase took effect on March 20….
by - April 2, 2024 4:33 pm
Jim Walton, 75, and his family, which includes sons Tom and Steuart, ranked No. 18 on the Forbes Billionaire List for 2024 at $78.4 billion. Walton is the youngest son…
by - April 2, 2024 11:15 am
Springdale-based Legacy National Bank announced three promotions on Tuesday (April 2) to bolster its executive leadership team. Derek Gibson is the company’s new chief operating officer, Jeremy Woody is the…
by - April 1, 2024 1:52 pm
ECS (Enformed Construction Services), a national general contractor and construction management firm based in Bentonville, has appointed Matt Orender as chief executive officer. He is replacing Chris Horton, who recently…
by - April 1, 2024 1:26 pm
In his memoir, Walmart founder Sam Walton noted that the customer was the most important person in the business. He spent hours each week walking around his stores, talking to…
by - March 31, 2024 10:05 am
A $36.5 million project to renovate the terminal continues at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. The terminal modernization project is one of many underway or in the works…
by - March 31, 2024 8:57 am
Thomas Wenrich fell in love with food at age 15 while working in a small restaurant in his hometown of Hebron, Conn. As a teenager, he was hooked immediately. His…
by - March 28, 2024 5:10 pm
William Lee “Bill” Sage of Bentonville, who founded Rogers-based manufacturer Assembled Products Corp., died Tuesday (March 26) after battling cancer and lung complications. He was 79. The company announced the…
by - March 27, 2024 5:56 pm
Walmart plans to refile documents for federal antitrust review of its proposed deal to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion. The Bentonville-based retailer confirmed the planned acquisition on Feb. 20. According…
by - March 27, 2024 3:39 pm
John Roberts, CEO of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., received a 2.3% base salary increase in 2023, but his total compensation declined by 10.7% to $8.25 million, according…
by - March 27, 2024 2:14 pm
According to a new Skyline Report, the commercial real estate market remains healthy in Northwest Arkansas as more space continues to be leased. The commercial vacancy rate remained unchanged at…
by - March 27, 2024 2:03 pm
Jonesboro-based telecommunications service provider Ritter Communications will invest $5.4 million in infrastructure to bring its fiber-to-the-home internet service RightFiber to Rogers and Lowell neighborhoods. RightFiber provides high-speed internet, TV and…
by - March 26, 2024 4:31 pm
Growth in Northwest Arkansas continues to draw interest from retail and restaurant companies. More than 10 retailers and restaurants sought permits in the first two months of this year, and…
by - March 26, 2024 3:09 pm
According to a news release, LIVSN Designs, a Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company, has launched three new women’s products as part of an expansion supported by a successful fundraising round spearheaded…
by - March 25, 2024 4:12 pm
Consumer spending on goods and services in Benton and Washington counties was flat in January with sales tax revenue in the top four cities totaling $8.734 million, up 0.62% from…
by - March 25, 2024 1:04 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission awarded the contract to manage the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization Center to Startup Junkie Consulting of Fayetteville. The new contract is initially for 16 months for…
