by - October 12, 2012 12:41 pm
For our weekend business readers: THE STATE OF THE NATION Want an intriguing bird’s-eye view of the “State of the Nation? Click on this link from Bloomberg Businessweek to get…
by - October 12, 2012 11:42 am
BENTONVILLE — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may not get a store in New York City or neighboring Bella Vista, but a new Neighborhood Market and retail center is a slam dunk…
by - October 12, 2012 11:11 am
U.S. beef and pork exports were lower in August compared to a year ago, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports in August…
by - October 12, 2012 10:50 am
Allen's Foods in Bella Vista was chosen "Store of the Year" by its specialty and gourmet food supplier, Valu Merchandisers Co. Valu Merchandisers is a subsidiary of Associated Wholesale Grocers based…
by - October 11, 2012 10:10 pm
Economists, real estate brokers and mall managers agree that the retail space occupancy rate is improving. Local shopping malls are seeing decreasing vacancies, said Kathy Deck, director of the Center…
by - October 11, 2012 8:37 pm
Bank of the Ozarks reported net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012 of $19.3 million, a 2% increase from $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2011. Diluted…
by - October 11, 2012 8:19 pm
After more than a year of planning, TEDx Bentonville came to fruition Thursday (Oct. 11) with nearly 100 local business professionals taking part. Clint Lazenby, one of the core team…
by - October 11, 2012 8:04 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to find a way to push earnings higher in a tough economy. The company reported Thursday (Oct. 11) that its third-quarter revenue was up…
by - October 11, 2012 6:40 pm
Electronic games of skill wagering at Arkansas’ two racetracks and casinos set a new record topping $2 billion for the year with three months to go.
by - October 11, 2012 5:42 pm
Bank of the Ozarks reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 of $19.3 million, a 2.0% increase from $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2011. Diluted…
by - October 11, 2012 5:32 pm
The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees has elected Richard L. “Rich” Dunsworth, J.D., as the University’s 25th president, effective July 1, 2013. Dunsworth, 43, has served as vice…
by - October 11, 2012 5:27 pm
The Arkansas Center for Health Disparities (ARCHD) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a five-year grant extension from the National Institutes of Health worth…
by - October 11, 2012 5:26 pm
BENTONVILLE — Hadley Hindmarsh resigned her position on the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees effective immediately, the college announced Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 10). Her resignation also includes the…
by - October 11, 2012 5:15 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to find a way to push earnings higher in a tough economy. The company reported Thursday (Oct. 11) that it’s third-quarter revenue was up…
by - October 11, 2012 4:15 pm
In September there were 572 households in Arkansas facing possible foreclosure, according RealtyTrac. Filings were up 12.82% from the year-ago period as the backlog in the pipeline continues to trickle…
by - October 11, 2012 4:15 pm
Entergy Arkansas said it will close a Pine Bluff systems operations center by the middle of 2015, eliminating 100 jobs at the location and possibly moving them to Little Rock.
by - October 11, 2012 4:06 pm
Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 67,269 pounds of packages labeled "Tyson® Any’tizers® Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken WYNGZ", company officials said Thursday (Oct. 11). The product is packed in 25.5-ounces…
by - October 11, 2012 3:47 pm
Walmart U.S. is partnering with Mercy Hospital Springfield and five other hospitals in the country as it announces its new “Centers of Excellence,” according to a statement from Mercy. The…
by - October 11, 2012 8:46 am
The U.S. Senate Committee On Commerce, Science and Transportation sent a letter today (Oct. 11) to a number of data brokers requesting information regarding their business practices. Little Rock-based Acxiom…
by - October 11, 2012 8:31 am
The poverty level is an important indicator for economists and policymakers to study.
