by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Can you brand sand? (Opinion)
Commodities are often manufacturing or industrial components, indistinguishable other than by price.
Author: Talk Business & Politics
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
As FDIC bank failures ebb, Arkansas banks search for other growth opportunities
The first in a series of stories based on FDIC data analysis of Arkansas-based banks.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Supply Side: Direct-to-consumer becoming an important retail channel
Tyson Foods, Campbell Soup, ConAgra and Hershey Co., are all working with startups and online couriers on meal kit options aimed at busy families looking for convenient dinner options.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Supply Side: Online retail to top $590 billion by 2021
It first topped $100 billion in 2006.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Supply Side: General Mills restructures, shopper marketer relocates in Bentonville
Supply Side news briefs: headlines from the supplier world.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Tyson Foods headquarters gets a makeover
One of the oldest buildings that make up the Springdale-based companys headquarters is going to get a remodel to the tune of $9 million.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
CrossFit gym to relocate in Fayetteville
The gym is moving into a commercial development on College Avenue.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
More growth for UARK Federal Credit Union
UARK has acquired acreage at the northwest corner of South Hill Avenue and MLK Boulevard for $800,000.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Merry Christmas from the Business Journal staff
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Business Forecast Luncheon scheduled Jan. 27 in Rogers
Hosted by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, the luncheon will feature national and international experts to discuss the outlook for Arkansas, the nation and the world.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Jefferson Lines runs new Northwest Arkansas route
The Minnesota-based company has started a route running between Fayetteville and Harrison.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
ADEQ offering $604,000 to cut diesel emissions
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality will accept applications for the first round of funding through Dec. 30.
by - December 14, 2016 2:56 pm
Retailers ready for free shipping day and last-minute shopping crunch
Now just 11 days away from Christmas, its crunch time for shoppers and retailers alike, especially those consumers seeking to finish up holiday purchases online. Free Shipping Day, slated for Friday (Dec. 16) is in its ninth year and hundreds of retailers from Cabelas to Walmart plan to take part.
by - December 14, 2016 8:05 am
Americas Car-Mart receives borrowing power boost with new loan and security agreement
Americas Car-Mart signed off on an amended lending agreement, extending its revolving credit until 2019 and increasing its total permitted borrowings by more than 15%.
by - December 13, 2016 4:39 pm
Schmieding Foundation gives $1 million to Arkansas Childrens Hospital Northwest
With the gift, the hospitals occupational and physical therapy gym will be named in honor of the Schmieding Foundation. The 233,613-square-foot hospital is being built on 37 acres west of Interstate 49.
by - December 13, 2016 2:27 pm
AT&T unveils ultra-fast broadband in central Arkansas, service now in state’s two largest markets
AT&T on Tuesday (Dec. 13) unveiled its long-awaited “ultra-fast” one gigabit Internet service that will be available immediately to specific locations in central Arkansas, including Little Rock, Bryant, Maumelle, North…
by - December 13, 2016 9:31 am
Georges hires former Tyson Foods chef David Jetter to oversee product development
David Jetter, former corporate chef for Tyson Foods, was recently hired by competitor Georges as vice president of culinary innovation and product development.
by - December 9, 2016 8:41 am
Walmart Foundation funds school trips to Amazeum with $1 million grant
Students at schools in Benton and Washington counties will be able to attend field trips at the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville at no charge for the next three years, thanks to a more than $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, the Amazeum announced Thursday (Dec. 8).
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
Intellectual property issues emerging in estate planning (OPINION)
With the Frank Broyles publicity rights law enacted, its important for your estate planner to be in discussion with your intellectual property lawyer.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
E-commerce in Arkansas (OPINION)
The fate of Arkansas economy is tied to the success or failure of two major retailers, and outside e-commerce disruption is one of its biggest threats.