by - September 3, 2019 1:02 pm
Walmart will discontinue the sale of all short-barrel rifle ammunition that can be used with military-style weapons as well as handgun ammunition. The retail giant will also stop selling handguns…
by - September 3, 2019 11:35 am
Mercy Hospital in Rogers and Mercy Bella Vista clinic have achieved national certifications as a primary stroke center and a stroke-ready facility, respectively, from the American Stroke Association. Mercy Hospital’s…
by - September 3, 2019 10:51 am
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell 2.1 percentage points to 49.1% in August and was the first time in 35 months that economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted after…
by - September 2, 2019 8:12 pm
Pharmacists say laws passed in Arkansas in 2015 and 2018 have lessened but not ended under-cost reimbursements by pharmacy benefit managers, and now they are hoping a law passed this…
by - September 2, 2019 5:48 pm
The Delta Care-A-Van is about to debut in Northeast Arkansas. The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) received a $828,748…
by - September 2, 2019 10:48 am
University of Arkansas Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said that the lack of global coordination among world leaders isn’t helping efforts to avoid a U.S. or worldwide recession….
by - September 2, 2019 10:10 am
A collaboration between NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is offering access to cutting-edge robotic training during the upcoming school year. High school…
by - September 2, 2019 10:01 am
Curtis Barnett, CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, recently sat down for an extensive interview with Talk Business & Politics editor-in-chief Roby Brock. Barnett offered wide-ranging thoughts on…
by - August 30, 2019 4:49 pm
A new ballot question committee, Arcade Arkansas, filed a statement of organization a week ago. The group proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to “authorize coin-operated amusement machines within…
by - August 30, 2019 1:30 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Aug. 19 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - August 30, 2019 11:12 am
Tyson Foods continues to double down efforts to expand global sales announcing a 40% stake in Grupo Vibra Foods, a Brazilian poultry company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed,…
by - August 30, 2019 11:04 am
Economics Arkansas Foundation announces the hiring of Elizabeth Sullivan as the organization’s first director, effective Aug. 1. Sullivan will be responsible for securing major gifts, assisting with fundraising events and…
by - August 30, 2019 10:16 am
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogerson announced Friday (Aug. 30) that he will step down from the position, effective Sept. 1, after three years serving in…
by - August 29, 2019 6:44 pm
Eight out of 10 U.S. construction firms are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the industry’s workforce, according to the results of a…
by - August 29, 2019 5:50 pm
Fort Worth-based Fuzzy’s Taco Shop wants to add six stores in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, with one of the possible locations being near the University of Arkansas…
by - August 29, 2019 4:03 pm
Three women who were part of the landmark Dukes v Walmart class action suit recently filed a petition asking a federal judge to reconsider his Aug. 16 ruling in Walmart’s…
by - August 29, 2019 2:48 pm
U.S. petroleum and natural gas production rose 16% and 12%, respectively, in 2018. Combined, they set a new production record, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The rise…
by - August 29, 2019 2:03 pm
Sam’s Club, a retailer with revenue of $59 billion last year, makes its money from memberships. Under the direction of CEO John Furner, Sam’s Club has continued to try and…
by - August 29, 2019 1:48 pm
Tyson Foods and its beef processing competitors are at the center of a federal probe headed up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to examine the reasons behind price…
by - August 28, 2019 7:54 pm
The Little Rock Venture Center has begun registration for its annual JOLT Cyber Challenge, a Jeopardy-styled, hands-on training competition that teaches participants about cyber security and technology development. The job…
