by - January 24, 2018 5:48 pm
Wal-Mart Stores is once again thinning its corporate workforce as well as making changes to store hierarchy, with some of the co-manager positions being eliminated in certain stores. A source…
by - January 24, 2018 5:37 pm
The state of Arkansas will investigate and possibly take action against opioid manufacturers if it determines they behaved unlawfully in worsening the state’s prescription drug problem, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge…
by - January 24, 2018 4:50 pm
Hydroelectric power has historically provided the largest share of U.S. renewable energy, but in 2019, wind is expected to surpass hydroelectric power as the largest provider of renewable energy, according…
by - January 24, 2018 3:52 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services will pay a 24-cents per share cash dividend on Feb. 23 to stockholders of record Feb. 9. The Lowell-based carrier announced the dividend payment Wednesday (Jan….
by - January 24, 2018 2:34 pm
U.S. class 8 truck sales rose 32% to 45,700 units in December, and U.S. trailer orders increased 30% to 45,200 units as carriers purchased trailers to accommodate for tightening capacity…
by - January 24, 2018 2:17 pm
The Walton Family Foundation has entered into a one-year partnership with the Minneapolis-based nonprofit, real estate developer and property manager Artspace to assess the arts community and market in Northwest…
by - January 24, 2018 1:01 pm
A 20-week accelerator program is being offered to tech-enabled Arkansas businesses this spring, through a partnership with The Conductor, Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), Startup Junkie Consulting and Metova. The…
by - January 24, 2018 12:42 pm
At the end of Tuesday’s (Jan. 23) study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors, Director Tracy Pennartz asked for a Feb. 13 study session to discuss cutting the…
by - January 24, 2018 12:11 pm
Toys R Us locations in Fort Smith and Little Rock will shutter their doors in 2018, according to information provided by a company spokesperson following the blog that announced 180…
by - January 24, 2018 11:32 am
Arkansas’ strong economic expansion hit a wall in the third quarter as the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) decelerated to a weak 2%, putting the Natural State among the slowest…
by - January 24, 2018 11:13 am
An established nonprofit in Siloam Springs has a new name. Soderquist Leadership, the leadership development organization that traces its roots to the late Don Soderquist, has changed its name to…
by - January 24, 2018 8:36 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ brokerage segment, Integrated Capacity Solutions, recently eclipsed a milestone company founder Johnnie B. Hunt once thought elusive for the Lowell-based carrier. In a LinkedIn post, Shelley…
by - January 23, 2018 7:41 pm
Consumer sentiment toward food retailers continues to focus on competitive prices, quality products, values and time savings conveniences, according to Dunnhumby’s new Retailer Preference survey of 11,000 U.S. households evaluating…
by - January 23, 2018 7:17 pm
A 30% tariff on certain imported solar products will slow the growing solar energy sector but it won’t halt or compromise the economic viability of large solar field projects like…
by - January 23, 2018 5:28 pm
Arkansas State University alumnus Christy Clark fought and won a battle with breast cancer 10 years ago, and now she hopes to bring that kind of resolve to the ASU…
by - January 23, 2018 5:20 pm
Four Arkansas counties will host a conference Feb. 27 at the Salem High School to help farmers prepare their herds for the upcoming spring season. The North Central Arkansas Beef…
by - January 23, 2018 4:40 pm
Paper goods giant Kimberly-Clark Corp., which touts popular brands such as Kleenex, Huggies and Cottonelle, announced Tuesday (Jan. 23) a companywide restructuring that will shutter or sell at least 10…
by - January 23, 2018 4:35 pm
Private equity group Advent is reportedly in talks to acquire a 50% stake of Wal-Mart’s holdings in Brazil, according to news reports in that country. The retail giant has struggled…
by - January 23, 2018 3:12 pm
The Hot Wheels: Race to Win exhibit will open at the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville on Saturday (Jan. 27). Created by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Hot Wheels…
by - January 23, 2018 2:57 pm
Arkansas Tech University of Russellville has opened a $1.3 million career center on the Paris High School campus. The Tyson Foods Logan County Career Center allows ATU-Ozark Campus to provide…
