by - May 6, 2020 11:44 am
Transportation in NWA: The laws of physics rule
On the subject of transportation in Northwest Arkansas, those who are adults with a job will probably have to own a car here. Without one, it will be nearly impossible…
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by - May 6, 2020 11:38 am
Garver oversees multimillion-dollar aviation projects in NWA
Garver has been a part of design teams for multimillion-dollar projects for the largest airports in Northwest Arkansas, contributing a combined economic impact of more than $600 million for the…
by - May 5, 2020 1:00 pm
J.B. Hunt evaluates priorities amid COVID-19, trucking groups release new research
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. continues to develop its digital freight platform J.B. Hunt 360 as the COVID-19 pandemic has made the company evaluate its priorities, a company…
by - May 4, 2020 3:10 pm
P.A.M., Celadon deal falls through; logistics ‘bright spot’ amid COVID-19
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. looked to purchase Celadon Group’s Mexico business in a $7 million deal before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the deal is apparently off. Meanwhile, logistics…
by - May 4, 2020 12:05 pm
Tyson Foods posts record sales but net income down 36%
The coronavirus rained hard on Tyson Foods’ second-quarter earnings and there is no end in sight for the financial weight of the pandemic that CEO Noel White says is the…
by - May 4, 2020 11:57 am
Walton Family Foundation establishes initiative to help NWA farmers
The Walton Family Foundation announced Monday (May 4) it has launched a new initiative to strengthen the region’s capacity to grow food for its residents. The Northwest Arkansas Food Systems…
by - May 4, 2020 11:02 am
Ropeswing establishes meal subscription service
Ropeswing Hospitality Group in Bentonville recently launched a meal subscription service allowing customers to receive up to five home-delivered meals weekly from the Walton-backed organization’s restaurants amidst the COVID-19 pandemic….
by - May 3, 2020 8:11 pm
Health system leader reflects on coronavirus lessons learned; study shows $473 million hit to Arkansas hospitals
Eric Pianalto says as health care returns to more normal routines the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic will last a lifetime. Pianalto, President of Mercy Health Northwest, said from…
by - May 3, 2020 3:05 pm
Bentonville chamber official takes job with Alice Walton-backed Whole Health Institute
Jordan Carlisle has resigned from the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and accepted a job as director of technology for the new healthcare organization ramping up in Bentonville, called…
by - May 2, 2020 10:07 am
Walmart tests 2-hour ‘Express Delivery’
Walmart continues to push the envelope on delivery as more consumers are looking for shopping convenience. The retail giant is piloting a new “Express Delivery” service that delivers more items…
by - May 2, 2020 9:55 am
Springdale biz 5H Photography adjusts to salvage revenue amid coronavirus outbreak
Businesses large and small have felt the impact of the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Springdale business 5H Photography is no different. The second of weekend of…
by - May 2, 2020 9:50 am
The Supply Side: Beer, alcohol sales rise as stay-at-home orders persist
Alcoholic beverage sales shot up in March as stay-at-home orders were issued, and many bars and restaurants had to close for dine-in service to enforce social distancing measures. That sent…
by - May 1, 2020 11:35 am
Ahead of possible virus impact, home sales in Northwest Arkansas surge in March
The last half of March was upended for real estate agents because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but overall home sales for the month still surged. According to the latest figures,…
by - May 1, 2020 10:45 am
P.A.M. CEO Daniel Cushman retires; board chairman named interim CEO
Daniel Cushman, president and CEO of Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., announced Thursday (April 30) that he intends to retire Friday (May 1) after 11 years in his role…
by - May 1, 2020 9:53 am
J.B. Hunt creates digital feature to improve driver, customer safety during deliveries
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. looks to make safer the delivery of shipments amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic as federal and state transportation agencies partner to distribute 1 million masks…
by - April 29, 2020 3:06 pm
Mercy to disinfect and reuse protective equipment
St. Louis-based Mercy Health System is maximizing use of protective personal equipment (PPE) required during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system is disinfecting N95 respirators and other equipment with a…
by - April 29, 2020 2:30 pm
Tyson Foods doubles worker bonuses for frontline employees
Tyson Foods continues to keep as many plants open as possible amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Springdale-based meat giant announced Wednesday (April 29) it was doubling the cash bonuses it…
by - April 29, 2020 2:13 pm
Arvest has new branch in works in Bentonville
Benton County’s most visible bank is making plans to add another branch. Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank has filed a large-scale development plan to build a 2,800-square-foot building on Southwest Regional Airport…
by - April 29, 2020 10:26 am
Staffing exec: Rural states could benefit from providers seeking jobs away from major metros
There’s not nearly enough data yet to predict what healthcare ramifications will occur months or even years from now as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. A healthcare staffing…
by - April 28, 2020 3:50 pm
Car-Mart sales soften, not as much as broader market
Sales have fallen for America’s Car-Mart amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, but they’re not as weak as the broader market in which sales have declined more than 50%, analysts said….