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Wal-Mart Drops Funds, Declares Dividend

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, the nation?s largest private-sector employer, is eliminating two Putnam funds from its 401(k) plan ? more unwelcome news for a mutual-fund firm that has been jolted by allegations of improper trading.

Tyson Announces Wellness Office

Tyson Foods Inc. announced on Nov. 21 the formalization of an official Office of Animal Well-Being headed by veterinarian and animal welfare expert Kellye Pfalzgraf.

First Federal Declares Dividend

First Federal Bancshares Inc. of Harrison on Nov. 26 declared an 18 cent cash dividend on common stock.

TV Confusion, Weather Cramp Wal-Mart Comps

Using ?pull tags? to sell television sets on ?Black Friday? apparently hurt sales nationwide for Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Capitalizing on the Economy (President’s Notes)

As the economy continues to pick up its pace, so will prospects for recruiting jobs to Arkansas and we?ve got to be ready.

Steak House Plans to Lease Shorty Small?s

Dennis Day of Memphis said he plans to open a Butcher Shop Steak House by March in the building that houses Shorty Small?s in Rogers? Scottsdale Center.

Steak House Plans to Lease Shorty Small?s

Dennis Day of Memphis said he plans to open a Butcher Shop Steak House by March in the building that houses Shorty Small?s in Rogers? Scottsdale Center.

Copeland?s Set to Break State Sales Record

Joe Lisuzzo, one of the owners of Copeland?s Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar in Rogers, said the restaurant will have about $5.3 million in sales this year. That would likely make it the No. 1 restaurant in Arkansas in gross sales.

Morning News Slashes Business Rate to $7.80

In late November, The Morning News of Springdale began promoting its special rate for advertisers to everyone in the business community.

Papers Report Wal-Mart?s Slant on ?Black Friday? Numbers (Opinion)

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sent out a press release on Nov. 29 that got regurgitated by most media, but the big boys dug deeper.

Not in Ar-Kansas Anymore (Opinion)

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal corrects directional error in editorial.

Plaza Planned for Senior Sect

The Plaza at Highland Crossing Cooperative of Bella Vista recently secured a $7 million construction loan to build The Plaza at Highlands Crossing and Tallgrass Development Inc. recently secured a $9.8 million loan to expand Scottsdale Center in Rogers.