by - October 15, 2019 2:08 pm
Tyson Foods shelves Yappah brand
Tyson Foods no longer sells Yappah Chicken Crisp snacks, a product that was launched nearly two years ago through the company’s product innovation lab. A brief notice on the Yappah…
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by - October 14, 2019 5:50 pm
Cyber security challenge attracts 150 participants to Little Rock over the weekend
The city’s annual JOLT Cyber Challenge drew nearly 150 participants from across the region to downtown Little Rock over the weekend. The Jeopardy-styled, hands-on training competition that teaches gamers about…
by - October 14, 2019 5:38 pm
Federal grant to help UAFS launch writing center, accelerated literacy program
A $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith provide academic support to students through a writing center and accelerated…
by - October 14, 2019 5:23 pm
Halloween spending estimated to top $8.8 billion, lower than 2018
Halloween is a popular U.S. holiday for retailers but the National Retail Federation predicts sales will top $8.8 billion, or $86.27 per household, down from $86.79 spent a year ago….
by - October 14, 2019 4:55 pm
New project underway to determine disease in state’s cattle
Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture hope to collect data from cattle producers across the state in an effort to determine the prevalence of anaplasmosis, an…
by - October 14, 2019 2:25 pm
J.B. Hunt to pay 26-cents per share cash dividend
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Monday (Oct. 14) it will pay a 26-cents per share cash dividend on Nov. 22 to shareholders of record as of Nov….
by - October 14, 2019 12:46 pm
Consumer obsession remains the focus of retailers and suppliers
Consumers are in the driver’s seat of the massive U.S. retail sector that’s worth $2.6 trillion and comprises roughly 16% of the nation’s GDP, according to panelists who spoke at…
by - October 14, 2019 11:48 am
Crude oil exports rose in first half of 2019
U.S. exports of crude oil increased by 966,000 barrels per day to an average of 2.9 million barrels per day in the first half of 2019, from the same period…
by - October 13, 2019 3:58 pm
Exhibit notes history of ArcBest, from 10 employees to more than 13,000
The history of one of Fort Smith’s top companies will be on display through late summer 2020 at the Fort Smith Museum of History. The exhibit showcases the history of…
by - October 13, 2019 12:01 pm
Pathway to citizenship, ending wars, ideas among students at ‘Debt Fixer’ event
About 160 college and high school students gathered Friday (Oct. 11) to try their hand at a national problem that continues to plague policy makers and politicians — how to…
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Scott Ford’s Westrock Coffee helping Africa, hoping to change the global supply chain
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series based on an interview with Scott Ford at Talk Business & Politics’ “Power Lunch” series. You can listen to the…
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Northwest, Central Arkansas business leaders launch private investment fund
Former Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) executive Brad Henry is leading the formation of Natural Capital, a Little Rock-based private investment company focused on investing in regional private investment funds,…
by - October 13, 2019 9:57 am
UCA breaks ground on $37 million Health Professionals building
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) hosted a groundbreaking on campus Friday (Oct. 11) for its new Integrated Health Sciences Building. It is expected to be open for the fall…
by - October 12, 2019 9:51 am
The Supply Side: Online marketplace rise has opportunities, challenges
Online marketplaces are growing as more consumers become comfortable making purchases online. Confidence has grown over the past few years in step with Amazon Prime memberships surpassing 100 million U.S….
by - October 11, 2019 6:05 pm
Furner begins as Walmart U.S. CEO Nov. 1; Foran to receive $4.8 million through 2022
John Furner, recently named the next CEO for Walmart U.S., will begin that role on Nov. 1 and his base salary will be $925,000 annually. His base salary as Sam’s…
by - October 11, 2019 7:50 am
Southern Bancorp Bank gets B designation
Southern Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Southern Bancorp Bank, announced Thursday (Oct. 10) that it has officially become the first Certified B Corporation (B Corp) headquartered in Arkansas. Through…
by - October 10, 2019 6:36 pm
Pulaski County touts green initiatives, joins Natural State’s growing list of sun-power projects
Six months after state lawmakers passed the Solar Access Act of 2019, Pulaski County joins a growing list of Arkansas counties and cities looking toward sun power to cut energy…
by - October 10, 2019 6:23 pm
Van Buren, Crawford County receive grants for downtown projects, park improvements
Van Buren has received a $492,000 boost for its downtown streetscape project thanks to a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The 80/20 split granted…
by - October 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Greg Foran exits Walmart as U.S. CEO; John Furner named successor
Greg Foran, U.S. CEO for Walmart Inc., is leaving the company after five years in the role. Foran, a native of New Zealand, is returning home to lead Air New…
by - October 10, 2019 5:46 pm
State Board of Education compromises on Little Rock School District plan, votes to end teacher association
The Arkansas Board of Education on Thursday (Oct. 10) backed away from the Education Department’s plan to restore local control to parts of the Little Rock School District. The board…