by - May 25, 2022 4:16 pm
Duggar sentenced on child porn charge
On Wednesday (May 25) in Fayetteville, a federal judge sentenced a Springdale man who enjoyed a degree of fame as a reality television personality to federal prison for receiving and…
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by - May 25, 2022 2:55 pm
Bryan Hunt to chair Canadian automotive fintech
Springdale businessman Bryan Hunt, heir to one of the largest transportation companies, will become board chairman for Canada-based vehicle fintech platform PowerBand Solutions Inc. when a $20 million private placement…
by - May 25, 2022 11:43 am
Top fundraiser at The Jones Center in Springdale is retiring
Kelly Kemp-McLintock, the chief advancement officer for Springdale nonprofit The Jones Center, is retiring. The organization announced the news Wednesday (May 25) in a press release. Kemp-McLintock has been the organization’s…
by - May 25, 2022 10:32 am
Grady Spann accepts top job with NWA Land Trust
Fayetteville nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) said Wednesday (May 25) that former Arkansas State Parks director Grady Spann is its new CEO and executive director. Spann, who has relocated to Northwest…
by - May 25, 2022 12:34 am
Four Northwest Arkansas House and Senate races set for runoff elections
The June 21 runoff ballots in Northwest Arkansas will include at least four legislative races. The Republican primaries for Arkansas House Districts 12 and 13, and Senate Districts 28 and…
by - May 24, 2022 11:37 pm
Runoff election needed for GOP Washington County judge candidates; Moody wins Democrat primary
Democrat Josh Moody will have to wait until after a June 21 runoff election to see who he will face in the November general election in the race for Washington…
by - May 24, 2022 2:34 pm
Walmart to expand robotics and drone partnerships
Walmart Inc. and tech company Symbotic announced a new agreement to place Symbotic’s robotics and software automation platform in Walmart’s 42 regional distribution centers. The deal builds on the prior…
by - May 23, 2022 6:45 pm
Car-Mart earnings fall 38%; revenue up 26% in fourth quarter
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart beat expectations for earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and for the year as it faces supply and demand imbalances, inflation and decreasing…
by - May 22, 2022 11:25 am
Then & Now: Nutrition-focused supplier latest retail stop for King
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the May 9 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - May 22, 2022 10:29 am
May 27 deadline approaches for Forty Under 40 nominations
Last call for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s longest-running awards program has arrived. The Forty Under 40 deadline for the Class of 2022 is Friday, May 27. You can submit nominations…
by - May 21, 2022 11:21 am
The Supply Side: Supply chain innovation key to better customer service
Walmart, a leader in supply chain innovation with more than four decades of experience over chief competitor Amazon, is still challenged to meet consumer demand, according to David Guggina, senior…
by - May 19, 2022 3:03 pm
152-unit multifamily project planned off I-49 in Lowell
Rogers-based ERC Construction Group is partnering with a Missouri developer for a second multifamily project in Northwest Arkansas. According to a news release on Thursday (May 19), the 152-unit project…
by - May 19, 2022 9:42 am
Real Deals: Runway Group adds to holdings near Bentonville airport
A 38,500-square-foot office building near the southern border of the Bentonville Municipal Airport changed hands recently for $7.65 million. The purchase price equals $198.70 per square foot. Mars Loop LLC,…
by - May 19, 2022 9:36 am
Air quality improves in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith metro
Residents might breathe easier knowing the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metros have some of the cleanest air in the United States, a new report shows. Nonprofit American Lung Association…
by - May 18, 2022 3:48 pm
Walmart continues to change its membership subscription plan
Walmart was behind the pack when finally deciding to launch its Walmart+ subscription membership program in June 2021. Amazon’s Prime subscription was launched in early 2005 growing to 200 million…
by - May 18, 2022 11:01 am
Fayetteville development earns state’s first Fitwel recognition
A new mixed-use project of Fayetteville developer Specialized Real Estate Group (SREG) recently received a three-star rating from Fitwel, a certification system embraced by developers and workplace strategists as part…
by - May 17, 2022 3:59 pm
Growing UAMS division relocates to Springdale
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently relocated its Office of Community Health & Research from Fayetteville to Springdale. The fast-growing division moved from its previous location on…
by - May 17, 2022 11:42 am
Fayetteville company signs distribution deal with Lowe’s
The successes are beginning to pile up for entrepreneur Colton Knittig and his Fayetteville-based company Grillight. Knittig says his company, which makes barbecue tools and accessories, has secured a national…
by - May 17, 2022 10:26 am
Walmart quarterly income drops almost 25%; labor costs up 30%
Inflation in the supply chain, higher-than-expected inventory, and a 30% rise in wage costs helped derail Walmart’s first-quarter net income to 74 cents per share after a 56-cent downward adjustment…
by - May 16, 2022 3:28 pm
Car-Mart revenue to top $1 billion in fiscal 2022, analysts say
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart is expected to post earnings decreases for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and the year, but revenue is projected to rise to more than $1 billion,…