Author: Paul Gatling

Van Buren Developer, Community Leader Jimmy Bell Dies at 66

Jimmy G. Bell, founder and CEO of Jimmy Bell Real Estate Co. in Van Buren, had been battling cancer.

A Call for Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal will, for the first time, strictly celebrate women in the working world in our inaugural Women in Business feature, to be published in June 2015.

Roths Raid Residential Lots in Fayettevilles Summit Place

Co-owners of Bentonville-based Homes by Roth, brothers Randy Roth and Jeff Roth, recently purchased 58 lots in the Summit Place subdivision in Fayetteville for $2.45 million.

Armstrong Still a Popular Pick Among His Peers

State Rep. Eddie Armstrong (D-North Little Rock) has a stubborn focus and commitment on ensuring both parties are doing the peoples business.

Business Forecast Luncheon Scheduled Jan. 30 in Rogers

The 21st annual Sam M. Walton College of Business event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.

First National Bank of NWA Enters Washington Co. Market

The 3,100-SF, full-service branch opened in Fayetteville on Dec. 1 in the Paradise Valley Center at 2638 E. Joyce Blvd.

Arvest Bank Opens New Branch Office in Gentry

The Fayetteville-chartered bank invested $1.5 million in the new, upgraded banking office, according to Arvest officials.

New York Investment Group Stakes $44 Million Claim in Fayetteville

Spring Creek Centre, Steele Crossing sold to a New York investment group for a combined $43.9 million.

With Storefront, Sales Jump 40 Percent for James+James

James+James opened in a 2,800-SF space at 4217 S. Thompson St. in Springdale on Aug. 29.

Organic Showdown? Not Quite (OPINION)

Walmarts latest push to sell more organic and ethically sourced groceries will have little effect on Whole Foods dominance of the industry.

Walmart Assembles Neighborhood Market Land For $2.42M

The new grocery store on North Walton Boulevard in Bentonville will be built on 8.92 acres, assembled through purchases from five different property owners.

Harps Food Stores Opens Store No. 77

The 32,754-SF store at the intersection of Arkansas Highway 412 and U.S. Highway 62 West in Mountain Home opened Dec. 3.

Field Agent: Walmart Wins Black Friday

Using its location-specific crowdsourcing app, the Fayetteville-based mobile research company developed a real-time scoreboard to come up with a top 10 list of which stores were getting the first dollar from customers.

Community Coffee Expands Presence in Arkansas

The Louisiana-based company is opening a new sales location in Little Rock that will be the supplier for businesses in several areas, including Fayetteville and Bentonville.

Weichert Adds to Network With Launch of Harrison Firm

A trio of Realtors are partnering to open Weichert Realtors Market Edge at 813 N. Main St.

Arkansas Banks Lead Way in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings

In the third quarter of 2014, the average return on assets for Arkansas banks was 1.27 percent, representing a 0.02-percent increase from the third quarter.

McClure Sees Opportunity Brewing With Coffee.Club

Fort Smith entrepreneur Bill McClure recently purchased the Internet domain name Coffee.club for $100,000.

Bentonville Estate on 33 Acres Sold For $2.6 Million

The private, gated residence includes a five-bedroom, 12,000-SF home with billiards room, saltwater pool and spa, a 2.5-acre stocked pond and a greenhouse.

Amazeum Charter Membership Drive Met With Positive Response

Almost 200 charter memberships for the interactive childrens museum were purchased within 10 days of going on sale.

Growing Logistics Company Expanding in Bentonville

Confluent Limited Co., dba NWA Courier, recently moved into newly constructed headquarters in the Westpark Square addition just off Arkansas Highway 102.

Fort Smith airport traffic numbers up in May, TSA precheck event planned

Arkansas GDP up 0.8% in the first quarter, ranks 5th in the nation

Fort Smith officials surprised by drop in May sales tax revenue

First-quarter 2025 GDP down more than initial estimate