by - February 4, 2014 2:59 pm
WIth many global markets in turmoil, retailers are scrambling to invest in regions where they can score market share as well as profits. For now that’s Canada. Wal-Mart said Tuesday…
by - February 4, 2014 12:25 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday (Feb. 4) there are a “multiplicity” of reasons Arkansas Legislators should vote to fund Arkansas’ private option plan, and he also took a shot at…
by - February 4, 2014 12:03 pm
The Iceberg, co-working center in downtown Fayetteville, the brainchild of a few local entrepreneurs opened its door two years ago, occupying the basement space of the Metro District, just off…
by - February 4, 2014 11:07 am
Mike Duke stepped away from the day-to-day leadership of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Saturday, (Feb. 1) after five years and some of the most profitable times for the retailer in…
by - February 4, 2014 11:06 am
Terry Carson is now market president for Crawford County.
by - February 4, 2014 10:52 am
The percentage increase in year-to-date Arkansas gross tax collections fell to 2.1% in January compared to a 3.4% level in the December report. Also, sales and use tax collections continue…
by - February 4, 2014 9:57 am
The annual cattle inventory report confirmed that the U.S. cattle herd shrunk 2% from a year ago, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture annual report. What's more, the 87.7…
by - February 4, 2014 9:48 am
Three Wall Street analysts liked what Tyson Foods execs had to say last week, and approved of the solid first quarter performance — the best in company history. J.P. Morgan…
by - February 3, 2014 10:50 pm
The board of directors of Tyson Foods declared a quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share on Class A common stock and 6.75 cents per share on restricted Class B…
by - February 3, 2014 10:37 pm
The World Health Organization and Chinese authorities are investigating how three members of one family contracted the H7N9 avian influenza virus. There have been 192 confirmed human cases of the…
by - February 3, 2014 10:00 pm
• Post acquires PowerBar, Musashi brands In a move to expand its active nutrition category, Post Holdings has agreed to acquire the PowerBar and Musashi brands and related worldwide assets…
by - February 3, 2014 6:28 pm
Wal-Mart has plenty of fans and critics when it comes to the retailer’s sustainability initiatives. When former CEO Lee Scott boldly announced the retailer’s sustainability platform eight years ago, there…
by - February 3, 2014 3:27 pm
Bev Lewis, the former University of Arkansas director of Women’s Athletics and now the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Associate Athletic Director, is retiring after more than 30 years with…
by - February 3, 2014 3:26 pm
Lewis was a member of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals inaugural Forty Under 40 class in 1997.
by - February 3, 2014 3:07 pm
The bank recently bought 1.12 acres on Pauline Whitaker Parkway for $878,169.
by - February 3, 2014 2:52 pm
Retailers often mention weather as a reason for lackluster sales. It was too warm during the holiday season of 2012 which weighed down sales of winter coats, sweaters and other…
by - February 3, 2014 2:44 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, continues his service in the House this year with a new appointment, a sign of the 3rd District congressman's ever increasing seniority in the Republican-controlled…
by - February 3, 2014 1:05 pm
Computers and the internet are not just for buying items from Amazon or Overstock.com. Starting in March, utility companies connected to the Integrated Marketplace will be able to buy and…
by - February 3, 2014 11:54 am
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is raising its dividend for shareholders by 33% to 20 cents per share. The increased dividend payment will be made Feb. 27 to shareholders…
by - February 3, 2014 9:53 am
Randy Sims, CEO of Centennial Bank and Home BancShares, recently announced the promotion of Steve Baker as senior vice president and manager of the trust department, headquartered in Jonesboro. “We…
