by - June 27, 2020 10:12 am
When 2020 goes into the history books, retail analysts say it will be a year like no other. The year began with a robust forecast by the National Retail Federation…
by - February 18, 2020 10:21 am
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is looking for a new executive director. The Fayetteville nonprofit announced Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Matthew Herren is resigning at the end of the…
by - November 5, 2019 8:20 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance rezoning areas in the historic district at Chaffee Crossing that will limit warehouses in the area. The directors approved zoning property…
by - October 10, 2019 2:42 pm
Heating expenses for U.S. households are expected to be lower this winter than they were last winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The forecast for this winter…
by - August 18, 2019 4:20 pm
Andrew Barker was a University of Arkansas student with a passion for aviation when he started as the first employee of autopilot maker TruTrak Flight Systems in 2000. “I just…
by - August 12, 2019 2:05 pm
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce has hired Zane Chenault as its new chief economic development officer. “Fayetteville has always been a place of endless opportunity and great possibility,” Chenault said…
by - July 29, 2019 1:47 pm
Lowell-based Central Research Inc. (CRI), a provider of management and financial service solutions for government and commercial sectors, announced Monday (July 29) the opening of a 12,000-square-foot call center in…
by - July 15, 2019 7:23 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services’ profit increased 18.7%, and revenue declined 1.7% in the second quarter as freight demand was softer than 2018 levels and customers put downward pressure on rates. After…
by - July 9, 2019 4:32 pm
Walmart often is seen as losing out to Amazon, especially in terms of share price and broad subscriber base. But there’s one metric where Walmart still commands a large lead…
by - June 7, 2019 11:19 am
Infinity Product Group has finalized a multi-year licensing deal with Entertainment One (eOne) to develop Comfy Critters toys for two of its most popular shows: “PJ Masks,” and “Peppa Pig.”…
by - April 30, 2019 9:24 am
It’s the time-honored tradition that has taught generations of kids how to start, own and operate their very own business: a lemonade stand. It’s the premise behind an event scheduled…
by - February 27, 2019 8:21 am
Walmart has acquired an Israeli startup known as Aspectiva to be part of its Store No. 8 incubation arm, the retail giant announced Tuesday (Feb. 26). Financial terms were not…
by - January 17, 2019 3:47 pm
Debbie Griffin has resigned her position as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President and CEO Graham Cobb said Griffin’s…
by - December 26, 2018 4:43 pm
Mount Sequoyah Center Inc., a nonprofit education and retreat center, has established an arts and arts residency program, Creative Spaces at Mount Sequoyah. The Fayetteville nonprofit will work with area…
by - December 19, 2018 4:39 pm
The population of Arkansas rose by 10,828 people to 3.01 million people, between 2017 and 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since 2010, the population in the state has…
by - September 13, 2018 4:04 pm
Contemporary arts venue the Momentary in Bentonville is within budget and on schedule to open in early 2020, and Walmart announced Thursday (Sept. 13) a $2 million gift toward free…
by - August 27, 2018 1:07 pm
University of Arkansas officials hosted media members Monday (Aug. 27) for a guided tour of the $160 million stadium renovation and north end zone addition at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback…
by - March 27, 2018 1:22 pm
Simon Belsham, a retail industry veteran who has spent the past seven years at British grocer Tesco, was named president of Jet.com this week. He replaces Liza Landsman, who is…
by - February 5, 2018 4:41 pm
Little Rock-based law firm Wright Lindsey Jennings announced Monday (Feb. 5) two personnel moves. Partners have elected chief operating officer Stephen R. Lancaster to succeed Ed Lowther as managing partner….
by - January 3, 2018 8:16 am
109 North Main Street LLC bought a two-story, 4,925-square-foot building at the same address in downtown Bentonville for $1.4 million. The company, registered in Delaware, bought the building from HRH…
