by - January 20, 2014 1:40 pm
Wal-Mart will proceed with its independent operations in India under the name “Wal-Mart India Private Lt’d”, according to Kevin Gardner, spokesman for the retail giant. “Post the announcement in October…
by - January 17, 2014 3:15 pm
Tyson Foods, in the midst of shifting some of its processed meat operations in Iowa, said it will lay off about 60 workers from its deli meat plant in Cherokee,…
by - January 17, 2014 2:47 pm
The preliminary index for consumer sentiment in dipped to 80.4 in January, from 82.5 in December, according to the Thomson/Reuters/University of Michigan report released Friday, Jan. 17. The final survey…
by - January 17, 2014 1:01 pm
Fort Smith native and Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn has selected the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club and Springdale-based A Level Up to receive proceeds from an award…
by - January 17, 2014 12:35 pm
Sebastian County Treasurer and Collector Judith Miller has announced that she will seek re-election this year. Miller, who has served in Sebastian County government for 25 years, has been treasurer…
by - January 17, 2014 12:30 pm
U.S. rail intermodal traffic declined 8.2% in the week ended Jan. 11 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported. Railroads moved about 236,000 intermodal…
by - January 17, 2014 11:56 am
Banking media firm SNL Financial reports that the nation’s largest credit card issuers reported fewer late payments in December, with a 0.8% drop in delinquency rates from the prior month….
by - January 17, 2014 11:19 am
Wal-Mart Stores is not the only retailer looking to win favor with the college-age consumers. It appears Target is planning its first TargetExpress store slated to open in July on…
by - January 16, 2014 8:06 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Jan. 16) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Ronald Angel, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Appointment expires Oct. 15, 2017. Replaces Roger McClain. Amber…
by - January 16, 2014 7:58 pm
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $24.4 million, an 18.1% increase from $20.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. For…
by - January 16, 2014 6:26 pm
A federal grant awarded to NorthWest Arkansas Community College will fund courses designed to empower the unemployed by providing technology courses in fields in high demand by area industries and…
by - January 16, 2014 6:14 pm
Jim Laughton, a member of the communication and arts faculty at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, was recently honored with the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. The annual Roueche Excellence…
by - January 16, 2014 5:55 pm
Apollo Global Management said it will acquire CEC Entertainment, which operates 577 Chuck E. Cheese stores. The deal is valued at $1.3 billion, including the assumption of CEC’s outstanding debt….
by - January 16, 2014 10:36 am
Retailer J.C. Penney announced plans to close 33 underperforming stores seeking $65 million in cost savings this year, while also eliminating about 2,000 jobs by May. The retailer released the…
by - January 15, 2014 11:48 pm
The city of Bella Vista is taking applications to fill several vacant positions on the planning commission and the board of zoning adjustment. Appointments will serve out the remainder of…
by - January 15, 2014 6:01 pm
A groundbreaking was held Wednesday (Jan. 15) on a new 12,200-square-foot office building at Chaffee Crossing that will be a regional office for APAC-Central Inc. The $1.5 million building, located…
by - January 15, 2014 11:29 am
• PetSmart's O'Leary to retire PetSmart Inc. announced changes to its management team and organizational structure in conjunction with the retirement of Joseph O’Leary, president and chief operating officer. These…
by - January 15, 2014 9:01 am
Keith Peterson has been named dean of workforce development at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and will begin his new duties on Jan. 21. He will have the primary responsibility for…
by - January 14, 2014 5:18 pm
Greenwood Mayor Del Gabbard has resigned from his post with a year left in office. Gabbard, who won office in November 2010, said he was resigning for health reasons. "It…
by - January 13, 2014 5:36 pm
Financial media firm 24/4 Wall St. recently released its top 10 list of hated companies for 2013. The ranking is based on protests from workers or disenchanted shareholders. Out of…
