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As FDIC bank failures ebb, Arkansas banks search for other growth opportunities

The first in a series of stories based on FDIC data analysis of Arkansas-based banks.

Supply Side: Direct-to-consumer becoming an important retail channel

Tyson Foods, Campbell Soup, ConAgra and Hershey Co., are all working with startups and online couriers on meal kit options aimed at busy families looking for convenient dinner options.

Supply Side: Online retail to top $590 billion by 2021

It first topped $100 billion in 2006.

Supply Side: General Mills restructures, shopper marketer relocates in Bentonville

Supply Side news briefs: headlines from the supplier world.

As Walmarts top food exec, Redfield enjoys a challenge

Take a leap of faith, because it can become very rewarding, said Charles Redfield, executive vice president of food at Walmart U.S.

Tyson Foods headquarters gets a makeover

One of the oldest buildings that make up the Springdale-based companys headquarters is going to get a remodel to the tune of $9 million.

CrossFit gym to relocate in Fayetteville

The gym is moving into a commercial development on College Avenue.

More growth for UARK Federal Credit Union

UARK has acquired acreage at the northwest corner of South Hill Avenue and MLK Boulevard for $800,000.

Merry Christmas from the Business Journal staff

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.

Mt. Carmel Community planning development in Fayetteville

The Benton-based senior living community is planning its third private-pay development in Northwest Arkansas.

VA building 20-bed rehabilitation center

The $9.9 million Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks project is expected to be completed in the summer or fall 2017.

Business Forecast Luncheon scheduled Jan. 27 in Rogers

Hosted by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, the luncheon will feature national and international experts to discuss the outlook for Arkansas, the nation and the world.

Arkansas banks reserve ratio ranks fourth in Eighth District

In the third quarter, the loan loss reserve ratio was 1.11%.

Jefferson Lines runs new Northwest Arkansas route

The Minnesota-based company has started a route running between Fayetteville and Harrison.

ADEQ offering $604,000 to cut diesel emissions

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality will accept applications for the first round of funding through Dec. 30.

Rep. Hill sees quick action on health care, tax reform in new Congress

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said tax reform and repealing the Affordable Care Act will be two certain items for action in the new Congress that will be seated…

Made in America: Fatal work injuries at highest level in eight years

Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– FATAL WORK INJURIES AT HIGHEST LEVEL IN EIGHT YEARS,…

Weekend Digest: The Ambassador of ‘Trumpism,’ the show about nothing, and lying Santa edition

TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…

State taking over juvenile facilities

The state is taking over operation of seven Division of Youth Services (DYS) residential facilities for at least six months after the Arkansas Legislative Council declined Friday to act on…

Arkansas Bar delegates vote against a nomination process for Supreme Court justices

The Arkansas Bar Association’s House of Delegates failed to pass a resolution Friday supporting a nominating process for selecting Arkansas Supreme Court justices rather than elections – a resolution opposed…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson