by - September 16, 2019 4:11 pm
An executive of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently said intermodal customers are neither pulling forward freight ahead of tariffs nor concerned about tight capacity going into the fourth…
by - September 16, 2019 8:10 am
The Walton Family Foundation (WFF) announced Monday (Sept. 16) the hiring of Caryl M. Stern as the foundation’s new executive director. She will begin the job in January 2020 and be…
by - September 13, 2019 1:51 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Sept. 2 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - September 13, 2019 1:47 pm
Springdale-based retail grocery chain Harps Food Stores has promoted J. Max Van Hoose to executive vice president. Van Hoose, a Springdale native, joined the business 22 years ago. He has…
by - September 13, 2019 1:14 pm
Walmart held a grand opening Friday (Sept. 13) for its new health format in Dallas, Ga. The new “Walmart Health” center is attached to a Supercenter as part of a…
by - September 13, 2019 11:20 am
Walmart plans to go national with its unlimited grocery delivery subscription which will cost $98 annually, or $12.95 a month. The program will be in place by the end of…
by - September 12, 2019 3:54 pm
Northwest Arkansas residents view the region as a “great place to live” with 95% of residents being “very or fairly happy” with the region’s amenities, according to the latest Quality…
by - September 12, 2019 1:35 pm
While Bentonville has enjoyed plenty of attention for its burgeoning mountain biking scene, Fayetteville looks to take the limelight when it comes to cyclocross after the city’s convention and visitors…
by - September 12, 2019 8:57 am
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has added to its permanent collection, both historic and contemporary, with works by Kehinde Wiley, Jordan Casteel, Loie Hollowell, Henry Ossawa Tanner…
by - September 11, 2019 7:33 pm
The University of Arkansas will increase the general scholarship fund by $5 million, a 33% increase in scholarship money, according to a news release. The additional money will increase the…
by - September 11, 2019 4:36 pm
Walmart is testing dozens of technology applications in its stores in hopes of being the first retailer to achieve a true omnichannel shopping experience at scale. Todd Harbaugh, executive vice…
by - September 11, 2019 4:23 pm
Construction will start Thursday (Sept. 12) on a new $45 million facility at the University of Arkansas that is expected to help students navigate financial, academic and other roadblocks they…
by - September 11, 2019 3:34 pm
Bryce Paden thinks everyone wants to throw a hatchet. Only they don’t know it yet. “It allows you to feel primal and empowered,” he said. “It feels a little bit…
by - September 10, 2019 2:52 pm
The nonprofit Razorback Foundation Inc. has cashed in on a gift made to the organization nearly five years ago by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The private fundraising arm of…
by - September 10, 2019 2:22 pm
Don Pitts, chairman of Springdale-based United Holding Co., the family owned entity that owns United Bank and United Built Homes (UBH), has died from cancer. He was 80. Pitts died…
by - September 10, 2019 11:56 am
Tyson Foods announced Tuesday (Sept. 10) the promotion of John Randal Tyson, a fourth-generation family member, to chief sustainability officer. The 29-year-old Tyson is the son of company chairman, John…
by - September 10, 2019 11:28 am
Construction of the driving range for the 21st century is well underway in Rogers’ bustling Pinnacle Hills area. Chicago-based general contractor Arco/Murray is leading the development of the Topgolf project…
by - September 10, 2019 7:54 am
Megan Crozier, a 16-year Walmart veteran, has been tagged as the new chief merchant for Sam’s Club, according to an internal memo sent by Sam’s Club CEO John Furner on…
by - September 9, 2019 2:51 pm
Former Arkansas Razorbacks head football coach Bobby Petrino apologized for the scandal that cost him his job and said he still wants to coach. He made the remarks during his…
by - September 9, 2019 1:08 pm
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) has hired Alex English as the airport’s public relations and marketing specialist. Her role is a new position for the Highfill airport. “This position was…
