by - April 1, 2025 4:22 pm
Walmart investing $6 billion in Mexico expansion by 2030
Walmart has announced plans to expand its business in Mexico over the next five years with a $6 billion investment to add 1,500 new stores. This will add to the…
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by - April 1, 2025 12:19 pm
HTP Contractors building multiple Wingstop locations
Fayetteville-based construction company HTP Contractors is completing multiple projects in Northwest Arkansas for Dallas-based Wingstop restaurant franchisee Vibe Restaurants Group. HTP Contactors is building its second and third Wingstop restaurants…
by - April 1, 2025 12:14 pm
Omnicom opens new Rogers office
New York-based Omnicom Group Inc. agencies Omnicom Commerce and Flywheel recently moved into an 11,932-square-foot office at Founders Plaza, 5001 Founders Way, Suite 220, in Rogers. Omnicom is a publicly…
by - April 1, 2025 12:12 pm
NWACC, MSSU reach partnership with transfer credits
A new partnership between NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville and Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo., will allow students to transfer credits more easily between the two institutions….
by - March 31, 2025 3:34 pm
Dana Deree announces bid for Washington County Judge
Dana Deree, a former combat veteran, diplomat and businessman, announced Monday (March 31) that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Washington County Judge, the chief executive of the third-most…
by - March 31, 2025 1:34 pm
Connections: Clifford, NWA Council to receive economics awards
Economics Arkansas, a Little Rock-based educational nonprofit that promotes literacy statewide, will honor Ed Clifford and the Northwest Arkansas Council with the 2025 Excellence in Free Enterprise Awards on April…
by - March 31, 2025 1:29 pm
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue higher overall in March report
Sales tax revenue reported in March by the four largest Northwest Arkansas cities indicated that Benton and Washington county consumers continued to spend despite weaker retail sales reported nationwide. Bentonville,…
by - March 31, 2025 1:06 pm
University of Arkansas names Indrajeet Chaubey as provost
The University of Arkansas announced Monday (March 31) that Indrajeet Chaubey been hired as provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1. Chaubey, a former UA faculty…
by - March 31, 2025 12:45 pm
The Supply Side: Pozza’s Pasta owner focused on family tradition, legacy
Lucius Mhoon, owner of Pozza’s Pasta brand made in Springdale, bought the brand 20 years ago from Felix Pozza, who launched the pasta brand as a Tontitown grocer in 1971….
by - March 31, 2025 12:27 pm
The Compass Report: Economic moderation seen in top Arkansas metro areas
Data from the four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report indicate moderation in fourth quarter 2024 economic activity, with sales tax revenue – a measure of consumer confidence…
by - March 30, 2025 9:31 am
Washington Regional aiming for Level I trauma center, CEO discusses healthcare financing
Larry Shackelford, CEO of Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical Center, has been a strong leader and a big advocate for helping stabilize Arkansas’ complicated healthcare system. Washington Regional is improving community…
by - March 29, 2025 12:47 pm
Onyx Coffee Lab sees growth in Northwest Arkansas, beyond
Legend has it that a goat farmer in Ethiopia discovered coffee beans in the ninth century. He noticed that after his goats ate the “cherries” of a particular tree in…
by - March 29, 2025 12:26 pm
Self-storage facilities sell for $23.75 million
Colorado-based real estate investment company Spartan Investment Group has acquired three existing self-storage facilities in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release. The facilities in Bentonville, Rogers and Springdale comprise…
by - March 28, 2025 8:57 am
Real Deals: Hawthorne Heights in Bentonville sells for $22 million
A 54-unit residential development in northeast Bentonville recently sold for $22 million. The purchase price equals $407,407 per unit. Hawthorne Heights Landco LLC, managed by Davis Howell, bought the cottage…
by - March 27, 2025 12:01 pm
Walmart receives top spot in national grocery shopper survey
Bentonville-based Walmart held the top spot with 63% of U.S. shoppers in a survey using the retailer to shop for groceries, according to YouGov’s grocery store ranking survey for 2025….
by - March 27, 2025 10:17 am
Bentonville’s economic impact from events doubled from 2023
Visit Bentonville looks to build upon a record 2024 that generated $41 million in economic impact from events. That’s twice the amount of the previous record of about $19 million…
by - March 26, 2025 12:50 pm
Variety of Northwest Arkansas startup programs underway, taking applications
Area businesses and organizations recently announced various accelerators, incubators and other programs supporting Arkansas startups. Following are the programs underway, in the works or need applicants. • ScaleUp Accelerator Bentonville-based…
by - March 26, 2025 10:33 am
UA alumni give $250,000 to ‘Opportunity’ scholarship campaign
University of Arkansas alumni Stephanie and Kevin Wilcox of Little Rock have given $250,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, according to a university news release. “We are immensely…
by - March 25, 2025 10:32 pm
Ozark United FC releases plans for mixed-use development at stadium site
A planned soccer stadium for Ozark United FC in Rogers has grown to include a $250 million to $350 million sports-anchored entertainment district on 36 acres. Located at the intersection…
by - March 25, 2025 10:34 am
Arvest seeks support for Million Meals initiative
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank will launch its 15th annual Million Meals initiative on April 1. Since its inception in 2011, the initiative has raised more than 25 million meals and collected…