by - June 8, 2019 7:45 am
Sherry (Wachholtz) Rolsma threw a great opening pitch on Monday night (June 3) before the first game of the championship series at the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City….
by - June 7, 2019 5:38 pm
Roughly 15,000 shareholders and Walmart employees crowded into Bud Walton Arena at the University of Arkansas in the rain early on Friday (June 7), marking the 49th consecutive year for…
by - June 7, 2019 2:10 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the May 27 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - June 7, 2019 11:07 am
Rogers-based headwear and apparel company Infinity Product Group has finalized a licensing deal with Entertainment One (eOne) to develop Comfy Critters toys for two of its most popular shows: “PJ…
by - June 7, 2019 9:34 am
A site in downtown Bentonville once envisioned for a mixed-use development by Fayetteville-based Specialized Real Estate Group (SREG) has changed hands for $2.51 million. Trailside Partners LLC bought four parcels…
by - June 6, 2019 3:15 pm
The sixth annual Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit will be an opportunity for those new to technology, young professionals learning about it or those working in the field to connect with…
by - June 6, 2019 1:43 pm
Sam’s Club CEO John Furner spoke with members of the media Wednesday night (June 5) in Bentonville during Walmart’s annual shareholders’ week activities. He said the concept store — Sam’s…
by - June 6, 2019 10:09 am
Black Hills Energy, a utility of Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Corp., broke ground Wednesday (June 5) on a 10,000-square-foot operations center in Siloam Springs, according to a news release….
by - June 6, 2019 9:30 am
Getting to a single version of the truth is the ultimate goal of business intelligence systems. It’s one of the most important values of blockchain, according to a panel of…
by - June 5, 2019 4:10 pm
Technology jobs in the fields of science, engineering and mathematics in Northwest Arkansas are growing at a faster clip than most sectors, according to data furnished by Mike Harvey, chief…
by - June 5, 2019 1:01 pm
Walmart executives spent a majority of time during the no-frills shareholder business meeting touting progress made in raising worker wages more than 50% and the $4.5 billion in additional pay…
by - June 5, 2019 11:41 am
Development continues in Bentonville in the area that will eventually be anchored by the Momentary. Owners Bobby and Johnna Duncan recently completed a 3,850-square-foot commercial building at 200 S.E. Sixth…
by - June 4, 2019 7:21 pm
Wal-Mart acquired a 52% stake of South African-based Massmart in 2011 for $1.58 billion as part of the retailer’s emerging market strategy. But eight years later the retail giant rarely…
by - June 4, 2019 3:44 pm
Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville has donated $1 million to NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). The money will support the two-year Bentonville college’s health professions and nurse training programs….
by - June 4, 2019 11:45 am
The first Friday in June is the standing time for Walmart’s annual shareholders’ celebration with its employees. Again this year, the retail giant has opted to divide its formal business…
by - June 4, 2019 10:59 am
Fayetteville homebuilder Buffington Homes of Arkansas has started the first phase of development of a new residential neighborhood in Cave Springs. The Allen’s Mill neighborhood has 114 single-family lots and…
by - June 4, 2019 10:45 am
A survey conducted last year across Northwest Arkansas indicates more concern regarding diabetes, obesity and mental health than previous issues of cancer, drug use and aging. The Northwest Arkansas Community…
by - June 3, 2019 5:43 pm
Tyson Foods announced Monday (June 3) the successful completion of the acquisition of the Thai and European businesses from BRF S.A. The purchase includes four production facilities in Thailand, and…
by - June 3, 2019 2:33 pm
Although he’s playing the back nine of his professional career, Randy Hurban says it’s not too late to try something new. Hurban, 58, is transferring his 33 years of business…
by - June 3, 2019 2:11 pm
Walmart hired Scott Eckert to run its investment arm and startup incubator known as Store No. 8. The retail giant said Eckert will take over for Lori Flees, who ran…
