by - May 17, 2013 12:17 pm
The Jones Center announces the opening of a new expanded fitness center in Springdale. A formal grand opening is set for Thursday (May 23) at 11 a.m. The new fitness…
by - May 17, 2013 9:36 am
Employment numbers improved for the first time in a year as Arkansas’ jobless rate fell one-tenth of a percent to 7.1% in April. Labor data provided by the U.S. Bureau…
by - May 17, 2013 8:53 am
In a rare panel discussion held Thursday (May 16), four senior management merchandisers for Walmart U.S. spoke candidly about the importance of communication in the busiest company on the planet….
by - May 17, 2013 7:09 am
Nearly two weeks ago, we reported on a planned fuel pipeline that threatened the availability of jet fuel and diesel fuel supplies in central Arkansas. A proposed plan by Houston-based…
by - May 16, 2013 10:39 pm
In a rare panel discussion held Thursday (May 16), four senior management merchandisers for Walmart U.S. spoke candidly about the importance of communication in the busiest company on the planet….
by - May 16, 2013 8:02 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods says it has formed an “independent” Farm Animal Well-Being Advisory Panel to focus on “proper treatment” of farm animals. Members of the panel include: Ryan Best, 2011-2012…
by - May 16, 2013 7:23 pm
Today’s shopper has retailers, suppliers and brand consultants continuously scratching their heads as they work feverishly to keep pace with escalating and changing expectations. More than 300 business professionals attended…
by - May 16, 2013 7:06 pm
Technology in the 21st century is typically a fast-moving phenomenon. Take cellular phones, for instance. The first iPhone was unveiled in 2007 – a mere six years ago. Today, the…
by - May 16, 2013 5:46 pm
Today’s shopper has retailers, suppliers and brand consultants continuously scratching their heads as they work feverishly to keep pace with escalating and changing expectations. More than 300 business professionals attended…
by - May 16, 2013 4:21 pm
Documents reviewed by The City Wire show Fort Smith city officials knew about Whirlpool's plan to request a groundwater well ban as early as June of last year and that…
by - May 16, 2013 3:47 pm
David Bartlett was installed as the 2013–2014 chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the 123rd Annual ABA Convention. Chuck Morgan was installed as Chairman-Elect, Robert Y. “Bob” Taylor as…
by - May 16, 2013 3:31 pm
Casino-style electronic games of skill wagers at Oaklawn and Southland continued their year-over-year increases, but record months weren’t in the numbers in April. Still after back-to-back months of record highs,…
by - May 16, 2013 3:25 pm
Charlotte Gibson has accepted the position as the mortgage loan officer at the Arvest Bank Rena Road location in Van Buren. She has been with Arvest more than seven years,…
by - May 16, 2013 2:24 pm
Casino-style electronic games of skill wagers at Oaklawn and Southland continued their year-over-year increases, but record months weren’t in the numbers in April. Still after back-to-back months of record highs,…
by - May 16, 2013 1:50 pm
Arkansas Education Commissioner Dr. Tom Kimbrell today exercised his authority under state law to dissolve the school board of the Mineral Springs School District. The action was taken to immediately…
by - May 16, 2013 1:50 pm
The Applied Sustainability Center at the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has selected eight Arkansas cities to participate in its Sustainable Energy Scorecards and Education for…
by - May 16, 2013 1:48 pm
David Bartlett was installed as the 2013–2014 chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the 123rd Annual ABA Convention. Chuck Morgan was installed as Chairman-Elect, Robert Y. “Bob” Taylor as…
by - May 16, 2013 7:44 am
Delmi Sanabria has accepted the dual loan officer position at the Kelley Highway location of Arvest Bank. Sanabria has been with Arvest more than 10 years. Previously, Delmi was a…
by - May 16, 2013 7:03 am
Softer consumer sales hindered by higher taxes and larger heating bills this winter led to missed analysts’ expectations by Wal-Mart Stores – but the company still pocketed $3.78 billion in…
by - May 16, 2013 6:20 am
Wal-Mart’s overall revenues and net income grew by about one percent with the retail giant blaming weather, low inflation, and sluggish consumer spending for the small gains. The Bentonville-based retailer…
