by - July 10, 2013 10:35 am
Wal-Mart was one of 17 U.S. retailers and suppliers to agree to a five-year safety pack needed to improve workplace conditions at dozens of garment factories in Bangladesh. The safety…
by - July 9, 2013 11:35 pm
• Barnes & Noble CEO resigns Barnes & Noble Inc. executive William Lynch stepped down as CEO this week, effective immediately. The resignation comes on the heels of weak sales…
by - July 9, 2013 11:48 am
In the latest legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers passed a measure touted as a jobs creator, the New Market Tax Credits. The bill encouraged private sector investment in small businesses, particularly…
by - July 9, 2013 11:37 am
Rhonda Bramell was hired by the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville as marketing manager and Diane Scott, former marketing manager, has been promoted to general manager. Bramell has more…
by - July 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Federation (TPF) was named the “2013 Industry Leader of the Year” by The Poultry Federation during the 54th Annual Poultry Festival. The award has…
by - July 8, 2013 1:48 pm
Wal-Mart is treading ever-so-slowly toward its expansion into India despite the loosening of government restrictions to allow foreign ownership. Two sources in Bentonville expect it will be early 2015 before…
by - July 8, 2013 12:56 pm
Douglas Dayton, a retail pioneer in his own right, died Sunday (July 7) at the age of 88. He was born into retail and took over the family’s downtown…
by - July 3, 2013 12:46 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (July 3) announced the following education appointment: Diane Zook, Melbourne, to the State Board of Education. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Replaces Jim Cooper. Daniel…
by - July 2, 2013 2:38 pm
Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville, formally announced her intention to run for state auditor today. Lea, currently the chair of the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committee, is in her third…
by - July 2, 2013 2:16 pm
The top three executives of Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart signed contract extensions on Monday, July 1, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. William (Hank) Henderson, Eddie L. Hight…
by - July 2, 2013 11:06 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is no longer an investment option for Dutch pension administrator PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V., according to a press release from the funds manager on Monday (July 1.) PGGM…
by - July 2, 2013 9:10 am
Dillard’s Inc. announced today (July 2) it has it has amended and extended its $1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility, taking advantage of favorable market conditions. The facility…
by - July 1, 2013 8:51 pm
Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson signed an amendment to her three-year contract on July 1, raising her annual salary to $182,131 for this fiscal year. The original contract reached in December had…
by - July 1, 2013 7:22 pm
Ben Casmer, a 6-year veteran of Community Hospital Systems, which is affiliated with Northwest Health System, has been chosen as the new chief operations officer at the Bentonville hospital, effective…
by - July 1, 2013 12:54 pm
The Walton Arts Center unveils its new season of entertainment set to kick off Sept. 3 with the premier of "Jersey Boys," a Broadway production featuring dance, comedy, music and…
by - July 1, 2013 10:17 am
Getting products on the shelf at the world’s largest retailer is no easy feat. But Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will give one lucky winner that opportunity through another “Get on the…
by - June 28, 2013 11:00 am
The Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generating Station near Ozark, Ark., Electric Cooperative Corporation’s (AECC) first power plant, will mark its 50th anniversary on June 30. The plant began commercial operation…
by - June 28, 2013 10:35 am
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Friday (June 28) that Tim Atkinson of North Little Rock will be the new president of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA). The ASTA Board…
by - June 28, 2013 9:55 am
Nordex USA said it is shuttering its Jonesboro production facility that once promised to employ 750 workers. The plant, which manufactured “nacelles” for large wind turbines said it will complete…
by - June 28, 2013 9:46 am
• Kimberly Clark garners procurement honors Kimberly-Clark Corporation earned top honors from the Procurement Leaders Awards in London. These awards recognize and celebrate the excellence in the world of procurement…
