by - January 24, 2014 6:27 am
Water park surprises, $20 million in jail money, Mike Huckabee’s thoughts about the female libido, and the financial impact of a “Battle at the Fort” are part of the Jan….
by - January 24, 2014 6:16 am
The desires of Benton County home buyers, Mike Huckabee’s thoughts about the female libido and the financial dance between Wal-Mart and its suppliers are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday…
by - January 23, 2014 5:02 pm
Walmart’s U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon announced a new $10 million fund that the retail giant plans to make available for grants to manufacturing innovators. Speaking to the nation’s…
by - January 23, 2014 3:58 pm
Simmons First National Corporation said it incurred $4 million associated from the acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank and the subsequent branch consolidations now underway. The Pine Bluff-based holding company said…
by - January 23, 2014 2:22 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport continues to set the bar high in the logistics sector despite caution from Wall Street about conflicting signs in the overall economy. The Lowell-based logistics giant posted…
by - January 23, 2014 1:29 pm
The weight of materials shipped by truck grew an estimated 6.2% in 2013, but overall U.S. freight shipments were “mediocre” in 2013 and reflective of “another bumpy year in the…
by - January 23, 2014 1:25 pm
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon announced Thursday (Jan. 23) a $10 million innovation fund from the retailer and its foundation to spur new U.S. manufacturing commitments that lead to job…
by - January 23, 2014 12:16 pm
Bentonville-based Collective Bias continues its rapid growth trajectory which again has garnered it national recognition. The local social shopper media firm ranked No. 18 on Forbes' latest list of "America's Most…
by - January 23, 2014 11:50 am
Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth, which has operations in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, reported full year net income of $94.115 million, up 11.16% compared to 2012. For the fourth…
by - January 23, 2014 11:27 am
J.B. Hunt Transport continues to set the bar high in the logistics sector despite caution from Wall Street about conflicting signs in the overall economy. The Lowell-based logistics giant posted…
by - January 23, 2014 9:49 am
Simmons First National Corporation’s $53.6 million buyout of Little Rock-based Metropolitan took a toll on fourth quarter and year-to-date net income. The Pine Bluff-based bank holding company reported fourth quarter…
by - January 23, 2014 9:27 am
From John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: An official with the investment firm Stephens Inc., told a legislative panel Wednesday the state securities commissioner had a…
by - January 23, 2014 12:18 am
Cargill Meat Solutions has settled hiring discrimination allegations in three of its plants, including the turkey slaughter and processing facility in Springdale. The allegations were made by Department of Labor’s…
by - January 22, 2014 10:36 pm
Real estate is the only career Nicky Dou of Bentonville has ever wanted to pursue. Her growing success year after year seems a validation of the focused desire. In 2013,…
by - January 22, 2014 10:28 pm
The National Retail Federation on Wednesday (Jan. 22) sent a letter to congressional leaders outlining the retail industry’s commitment to protecting sensitive consumer data in the wake of the recent…
by - January 22, 2014 6:08 pm
The state of Arkansas will receive $459,000 in clawback funding from tech giant Hewlett Packard for its failure to meet employment goals as part of a $10 million incentive package….
by - January 22, 2014 5:56 pm
More events held in the Fort Smith area like the upcoming “Battle at the Fort” volleyball tournament may be needed to improve the area hospitality industry and boost Fort Smith…
by - January 22, 2014 5:03 pm
Online grocery is here and poised for steady growth in the next decade with Amazon expected to lead the charge. Multiple surveys reveal that 11% of consumers are already buying…
by - January 22, 2014 2:41 pm
If Arkansas businesses were cars, most have been in the “shop” for months now. Well, it’s starting to look like many of them will be taking to the streets the…
by - January 22, 2014 2:18 pm
The state of Arkansas will receive $459,000 in clawback funding from tech giant Hewlett Packard for its failure to meet employment goals as part of a $10 million incentive package….
