by - February 2, 2014 1:47 am
Pryor Punches Cotton On Farm Bill Vote
Drawing a distinction on a major state economic issue, Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor held a press conference Saturday at the state capitol to tout his support for a compromise Farm…
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by - February 1, 2014 12:29 am
Weekend Digest: The Super Bowl and Olympics Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: BANKROLLING THE OLYMPICS They are Putin’s pals and have enough consonants in their names to win a gold medal at Scrabble. But the…
by - January 31, 2014 4:36 pm
America’s Car-Mart opens 130th dealership
America's Car-Mart announced the opening of its 130th dealership on Friday, (Jan. 31). The dealership is located in Altus, Okla., and will be managed by Jonathan Bottoms. The Atlus location…
by - January 31, 2014 3:42 pm
National Beef plant closure could benefit Tyson Foods
Not that Tyson Foods needs the help, but the meat giant could see some benefit from the packing plant closure announced by National Beef on Friday (Jan. 31). Kansas City-based…
by - January 31, 2014 2:35 pm
Sam’s Club restructuring includes shuttering Mas Club
Sam’s Club confirmed last week it was restructuring its in-club operations, trimming 2,300 middle management and hourly job across its U.S. operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said today (Jan. 31) the…
by - January 31, 2014 11:42 am
Tyson shareholders, record price, strong profits, farewell bids
In typical, non-ceremonial fashion Tyson Foods shareholders held their 51st annual meeting in Springdale on Friday morning (Jan.31). The investors had plenty to celebrate with a new record stock price,…
by - January 31, 2014 10:58 am
Wal-Mart Lowers Earnings On Winter Weather, Lower Food Stamp Payments
The earnings report to be issued on Doug McMillon’s 20th day on the job as the new Wal-Mart CEO may not be pretty. Wal-Mart Stores Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley…
by - January 31, 2014 8:20 am
Tyson Foods Q1 Net Income Leaps
Fiscal first quarter net income for Springdale-based Tyson Foods was $254 million, well ahead of the $173 million in the first quarter of 2013 and outpacing the consensus Wall Street…
by - January 31, 2014 8:04 am
Wal-Mart lowers earnings on winter weather, lower food stamp payments
The earnings report to be issued on Doug McMillon’s 20th day on the job as the new Wal-Mart CEO may not be pretty. Wal-Mart Stores Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley…
by - January 31, 2014 7:05 am
Tyson Foods first quarter net income up almost 47% (Updated)
Fiscal first quarter net income for Springdale-based Tyson Foods was $254 million, well ahead of the $173 million in the first quarter of 2013 and outpacing the consensus Wall Street…
by - January 31, 2014 6:17 am
The Friday Wire: Notes on jobs, pollution and a farm bill fight
Changes to the Whirlpool pollution plan, the success of Krutsch, the political fight over the federal farm bill, and State of the Union disappointment are part of the Jan. 31…
by - January 31, 2014 6:07 am
The Friday Wire: Ice cream leadership, and a good luck wish for Doug
Thoughts on the soon-to-be new top boss at Wal-Mart Stores, the political fight over the federal farm bill, Northwest Arkansas tax collections and Costco wages are part of the Northwest…
by - January 31, 2014 1:28 am
Darrin Williams: Volunteer Tax Program Is A ‘Win-Win-Win’
Editor’s note: Darrin Williams is CEO of Southern Bancorp Inc. and serves as a State Representative for House District 36 in Little Rock. Once again tax season is upon us,…
by - January 31, 2014 12:54 am
UA Says Deficit To Be Covered With Reserve Funds
After high-profile legislative hearings and numerous media reports uncovering details of a nearly $4 million deficit in the University of Arkansas’ advancement division, school officials say they will resolve the…
by - January 30, 2014 6:28 pm
Koprovic, Webb reappointed to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
With reappointments by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) of Chester Koprovic and Lee Webb, the Fort Smith region will continue to be home to two of the 16 members of the…
by - January 30, 2014 5:19 pm
McLintock joins Arvest Asset Management in Springdale
Ben McLintock has joined Arvest Asset Management as the regional investment officer in the Springdale market in the branch at 3858 South Thompson Ave. Arvest Bank in Springdale President Lisa…
by - January 30, 2014 4:54 pm
No takers yet for historic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
A piece of Fort Smith history has been on the market for a year, still sitting unsold even with the property listed for only $14.27 per square foot. The fact…
by - January 30, 2014 4:26 pm
Wall Street expects a nice payday from Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is expected to release healthy first quarter earnings of 64 cents a share on Friday (Jan. 31) ahead of the market opening. This would equal about $226 million…
by - January 30, 2014 3:03 pm
Bank of the Ozarks acquires Summit Bank for $216 million
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Summit Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary Summit…
by - January 30, 2014 2:49 pm
Walmart, Walton Family help Jones Center shave energy costs
The Jones Center is an energy cow eating up almost $570,000 in annual utility costs. The lights alone burn through $30,000 per month. But that’s about to change with help…