by - February 14, 2015 8:00 am
Weekend Digest: The Healthcare From Starbucks Edition
TV PREVIEW: CHARLES MORGAN ON LIFE, TECHNOLOGY & HIS NEW BOOK On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7,…
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by - February 13, 2015 6:51 am
New events, Crystal Bridges focus of Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber banquet
The collaborative nature of the Bentonville/Bella Vista community, as well as all of Northwest Arkansas, seemed to be a theme at the 88th Annual Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Banquet…
by - February 13, 2015 6:48 am
Energy In-depth: Oil Rigs Being Idled, But Boom Not Ending
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily…
by - February 13, 2015 5:45 am
Valentine’s Day Sales Projected At New Record Of $18.9 Billion
American consumers are passionate folks when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. A national retail group expects spending for the holiday to rise 6% this year.
by - February 12, 2015 8:51 pm
Trucking Firms Must Be Creative To Attract Millennial Drivers
Trucking companies facing a worsening driver shortage have a potential large labor force available to them among members of the millennial generation, but they will have to find creative ways to appeal to those young people. A Millennial offers advice.
by - February 12, 2015 8:41 pm
Capitol Notebook: A Little Bit Of Everything At The Capitol On Thursday
There was a lot of debate Thursday as the state Senate discussed an abortion bill while the state House discussed cursive writing. Meanwhile, a bill that would ban the use…
by - February 12, 2015 7:41 pm
Wal-Mart Acknowledges Inventory Woes In U.S. Stores, Seeks ‘Fresh’ Fix
Inventory issues continue to plague the nation’s largest retailer with some Wal-Mart stores carrying too much product while shelves are empty in other regions. The retailer has acknowledged its out-of-stocks…
by - February 12, 2015 7:35 pm
Wal-Mart eyes a liquor license in Texas
Adult beverages are one of the faster growing categories at Wal-Mart Stores and one of the ways the retail giants seeks to woo Millennials. But Texas law prohibits publicly…
by - February 12, 2015 7:12 pm
2015 ‘Home and Living Show’ to promote life in the Fort Smith area
The annual Home Show presented by the Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders will run from Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22, and this year, the community can expect…
by - February 12, 2015 5:30 pm
The Video Wire: USA Truck money and waterpark names
Parrot Island Waterpark, USA Truck money and the debate on how to insure Fort Smith’s estimated $240 million in assets are topics of this week’s video collaboration between The City…
by - February 12, 2015 5:07 pm
Wal-Mart acknowledges inventory woes in U.S. stores, seeks ‘fresh’ fix
Inventory issues continue to plague the nation’s larger retailer with some Wal-Mart stores carrying too much product while shelves are empty in other regions. The retailer has acknowledged its out-of-stocks…
by - February 12, 2015 4:38 pm
Tyson Foods gives UA $120,000 to support retention and graduation
Tyson Foods Inc. awarded a $120,000 grant to the Office of Diversity Affairs at the University of Arkansas to create the Tyson Inclusive Excellence Scholarships and the Tyson Academic Enrichment…
by - February 12, 2015 3:58 pm
Sen. English Plans Workforce Education Package
Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock, will present a package of workforce education bills that will reorganize the state’s career education programs under the Department of Career Education, create a…
by - February 12, 2015 3:51 pm
Kenny Gunderman Named CEO For Windstream Spin-off REIT
Kenny Gunderman has been named president and CEO of Windstream’s planned real estate investment trust (REIT) spinoff, Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (CS&L). Gunderman currently serves as executive vice president…
by - February 12, 2015 11:39 am
USA Truck chief sees a ‘better trajectory’ in 2015
Less than two years ago Van Buren-based USA Truck was losing money faster than a fur coat sales booth at a PETA rally. Company shares, which historically traded between $10-$20…
by - February 12, 2015 7:01 am
Startup Talk: Charles Morgan On Talk Business & Politics Sunday
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive…
by - February 12, 2015 5:48 am
Cong. Bruce Westerman: States Need Flexibility With Medicaid And Workforce Incentives
Editor’s note: Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs), author of this guest commentary, represents the Fourth District of Arkansas. When I announced my candidacy to represent Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District in…
by - February 11, 2015 10:53 pm
Arkansas’ Tourism Tax Revenue Sets New Record In 2014, Sector Jobs Hit New High
Collections of Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax needed only 11 of the 12 months of 2014 to set a new annual record. How big was the final number?
by - February 11, 2015 10:48 pm
Wal-Mart To Invest $340 Million In Canada
Walmart Canada announced Wednesday that it will spend $340 million as it builds 29 supercenter projects during the next year. The Bentonville-based retail giant’s Canadian arm also said it will…
by - February 11, 2015 10:44 pm
PicaSolar Is An Edison Award Finalist
PicaSolar, a startup company in the solar energy field, learned this week that it is a finalist for a prestigious Edison Award.