by - March 4, 2014 2:17 pm
Winter continues to challenge beef market
Old man winter continues to show his ugly hand across much of the U.S. with the start of spring still more than two weeks away. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University…
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by - March 4, 2014 2:01 pm
RadioShack to shutter 1,100 U.S. stores
Electronics retailer RadioShack continues to fight for its existence despite same-store sales sinking 19% in the recent quarter. The Texas-based retailer said it will close up to 1,100 stores across…
by - March 4, 2014 12:41 pm
FedEx Freight raises LTL rates
FedEx Corp. said its subsidiary less-than-truckload unit FedEx Freight will increase its rates by an average of 3.9%. The new rate will take effect March 31 and apply to all…
by - March 4, 2014 11:57 am
Wal-Mart to expand ‘tethering’ concept with pick-up depots
Convenience is the name of the game in retail these days and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking nothing for granted as they test and build out a tethering system that…
by - March 3, 2014 3:36 pm
Benton, Washington County candidates set for primary, general races
A blast of winter weather may have closed schools, governments and businesses across Northwest Arkansas, but regardless of the weather, employees of the Benton and Washington County Clerks had to…
by - March 3, 2014 3:14 pm
‘Get There From Here’ named winner of Song of Arkansas contest
“A.R.K.A.N.S.A.S. Get There From Here” by Barrett Baber and Kenny Lamb is the winner of the Song of Arkansas contest, a promotion by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism…
by - March 3, 2014 2:33 pm
Most regional House and Senate candidates to run unopposed
The 2014 filing period for state candidates came with a few surprises, both in terms of candidates and unforeseen difficulties for last minute filers making the cold and icy journey…
by - March 3, 2014 2:28 pm
Wal-Mart honors its top transport carriers
Wal-Mart is honoring more than a dozen trucking and transportation partners as its “Carriers of the Year.” This recognition from the retailer is the best of the best from its…
by - March 3, 2014 1:43 pm
The Supply Side: Unlocking opportunity, winning Hispanic favor
Hispanic and Latino shoppers across the United States wield more than $1.2 trillion of buying power annually with projections of $1.5 trillion by 2015, according to Nielsen. That economic power…
by - March 3, 2014 11:37 am
Waltons remain world’s wealthiest family
Wielding a combined net worth of nearly $140 billion, the Walton family heirs were again dubbed the world’s wealthiest family, according to Forbes Annual Billionaire List. Christy Walton, the 59-year-old…
by - March 3, 2014 6:27 am
Wal-Mart invites more conversation with a new corporate blog
Under the direction of its new CEO Doug McMillon, Wal-Mart Stores is embracing an open conversation with its stakeholders and anyone else who has something to share. The retailer plans…
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Lawyer Oversees Firm, Liquor Store
The attorney who, representing a group of Barling residents, successfully stopped the sale of alcohol in the community isnt a crusading lawyer leading the anti-liquor movement. In fact, he is a liquor store owner.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Long-Simmering Lawsuit
Ex-Walmart Sourcing EVP John J. Ryan claims Fayetteville law firm, ex-wife destroyed deals.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Legal Experts: Foreign Law Ban Could Hurt Business
As several states pass controversial laws aimed at banning Sharia from courts, the University of Arkansas School of Law continues to embrace it has an important legal system, co-publishing the Journal of Islamic Law & Culture.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Columnist Nails It
Columnist Rex Nelson understands what is really going on with the miracle of Bentonville.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Protecting Data From Theft: Too Important to Chance
Security breaches like the one reported by Target in December serve as a reminder that businesses should be diligent to protect their information and actively look for ways to improve data security.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Are You a Routine Leader?
In a world dominated by practices and procedures, its a short trip to the comfort zone of leading through routines, and leaders must stay focused and committed to the discipline and values of leadership.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Buffington Homes Rescues Brighton Farms Subdivision
Fayetteville-based builder Buffington Homes of Arkansas is planning to revive the abandoned Benton County residential project.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
MANA Imaging Now Offers Low-Radiation CT Scans
The office recently purchased a CT scanner that utilizes some of the latest dose-reduction technology available from Toshiba.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Ernst & Young Enlists Vaden For New Pinnacle Tower Office
The professional services firm has moved to the fifth floor of the Pinnacle Hills Tower 1 building in Rogers and named David Vaden, a partner in the firms tax practice, as managing partner.