by - March 29, 2021 12:08 pm
The Northwest Arkansas housing market ended 2020 on a high note, a trend that also helped boost mortgage refinancing. According to a new report from Attom Data Solutions, lenders issued…
by - March 28, 2021 11:49 am
Private brands are essential in retail and warehouse clubs. Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand is worth about $75 billion, arguably one of the largest private labels in the country in terms…
by - March 27, 2021 10:11 am
Global nonprofit The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) recently released a study featuring Cassville, Mo.-based recycler Marck Recycling that shows more work is needed to improve existing systems to recycle plastic film,…
by - March 27, 2021 10:07 am
The two-story Executive Center office building at 1116 S. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville changed hands recently, and the new owners already have started a $450,000 interior remodel. Desert Crest LLC,…
by - March 26, 2021 9:50 am
Arvest Wealth Management (AWM), a subsidiary of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, had $14.4 billion in assets under management at the end of 2020. That’s up from more than $13 billion at…
by - March 25, 2021 4:04 pm
Springdale-based nonprofit Circle of Life Hospice announced Wednesday (March 24) a $3 million gift from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation in memory of Willard and Pat Walker. The…
by - March 25, 2021 3:48 pm
Walmart is still king of the hill in terms of being the largest global retailer by revenue and impact on retail around the world. Kantar released its annual ranking of…
by - March 25, 2021 2:19 pm
A Fayetteville inventor is marketing a new online data platform designed for student-athletes. Wayne Woolsey is the co-founder of QR Recruiter. Woolsey intends for the data platform to speed up…
by - March 25, 2021 2:16 pm
Travis Feltner has been named director of communications of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. Feltner, a 2007 graduate of the University of Arkansas, earned his Master of Arts in journalism…
by - March 25, 2021 11:08 am
Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon recently revealed a new “flywheel” model to the investment community, saying it’s the old productivity loop with the customer at the center but with…
by - March 24, 2021 5:39 pm
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas report a 18.14% jump in sales tax revenue on January sales. Cumulative revenue rose to $6.705 million in the March report, the strongest…
by - March 24, 2021 1:05 pm
The nonpartisan political group, Common Ground Arkansas, has hired Misty Orpin of Springdale as executive director. Orpin started the website, arkansascovid.com, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email to supporters,…
by - March 24, 2021 11:40 am
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank said Wednesday (March 24) it would close nearly 12% of its 270-plus branch locations this summer. The 31 branches will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June…
by - March 23, 2021 1:58 pm
Walmart said Tuesday (March 23) the application process for Open Call is open through April 30 for entrepreneurs and companies to pitch their products at the virtual event slated for June…
by - March 23, 2021 9:44 am
Massachusetts-based nonprofit Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), whose mission is to accelerate economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship, announced Tuesday (March 23) the launch of a free, year-long business accelerator…
by - March 23, 2021 9:24 am
A popular executive retreat, estate home and event venue in rural Benton County sold recently for $6 million. Legacy Ranch at Dry Creek LLC, registered to Little Rock law firm…
by - March 22, 2021 10:54 am
Housing affordability is a new challenge for Northwest Arkansas resulting from rapid area growth. The area should work together to address the issue, said Fayetteville bank executive Keaton Smith, board…
by - March 20, 2021 9:49 am
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. announced Friday (March 19) the appointment of marketing and digital expert Dawn Morris to its board of directors, effective April 1. Morris will fill the vacancy…
by - March 18, 2021 6:50 pm
John Roberts, president and CEO of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., received a 2.7% raise in 2021, with his base salary increasing to $940,000, from $915,000 in 2020,…
by - March 18, 2021 12:13 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council announced Thursday (March 18) the launch of a new center that focuses on addressing the emerging issue of housing affordability in Northwest Arkansas. The Walton Family…
