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Reebok Tie-In

Bentonvilles JUNK Brands has partnered with global fitness brand Reebok to create a custom, co-branded performance headband.

Dennis E. Nelms, co-owner of Adventure Subaru of Fayetteville, recently bought 2.88 acres of commercial land near the intersection of Arkansas Highway 112 and West Drake Street with the intention of possibly building an indoor wall-climbing venue.

Emerging Emma

The entire north side of the 200 block of east Emma Avenue in Springdale, two buildings in all, is under contract with a single buyer.

Olive Loom Business Model Attracts Harvard Students

A local clothing manufacturer recently entered into a partnership with a group of students at Harvard Business Schools entrepreneurship program.

Begin with the end in mind

I read Stephen Covey’s classic book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," the year it was first published, in 1989. It since has become a business classic for cause….

Sen. Pryor gets endorsement from Arkansas teachers’ union

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26). Brenda Robinson, president of the AEA, said Pryor…

The role of wealth in elections

Two recent Supreme Court decisions have troubled a number of Americans who care about rule by the people. But before we discuss these cases, a brief history is in order….

Help for troubled children focus of Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala

The John Q. Hammons Center was jam-packed Saturday night (April 26) with more than 1,000 people for the 12th Starlight Gala, which benefitted the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. People enjoyed…

First Federal sues Smiley, loan signatures may be fake

One more bank has filed suit against former Arvest bank executive H. Dennis Smiley Jr. for loan defaults totaling $70,000 made in 2013. First Federal Bank noted in its complaint…

Boozman Doing Amazingly Well After Surgery

An update from the senators office Friday said a full recovery is expected following Tuesdays emergency surgery.

Sen. Boozman on a ‘positive recovery track’ after emergency surgery

U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, is on a “positive recovery track,” following an emergency surgery on April 22 to fix an aortic dissection, noted a Friday afternoon statement from Boozman’s…

Three local educators receive History Day honors

Three Northwest Arkansas educators received honors April 19 during the Arkansas History Day events at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Darren Vaughn of Central Junior High School…

Wal-Mart shuffles management in Asia

Scott Price, the CEO of Walmart Asia, is stepping down from that role in June to assume a senior management position in the retailer’s real estate and mergers division. He…

Advisory board named for Jean Tyson child study center

An advisory board has been formed for the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center at the University of Arkansas, and the board met for the first time last week. The…

Tyson Foods honors its top suppliers

Six companies were recently named winners in the ninth annual Tyson Foods’ Supplier of the Year awards program, the company said Friday (April 25). BJK Flexible Packaging, Elanco and Pepper…

Smiley Responds to Delta Suit: Dads Signature Might be Bogus

Former Arvest Bank executive Dennis Smiley responded to the suit against him by Delta Trust & Bank and says his fathers signature may not be the actual signature of Smiley Sr.

KFTA News Anchor Brad Reed Announces Departure

The Springdale native is leaving the Fox affiliate to return to school and become a doctor.

The Friday Wire: Mortal politicians and orange barrels

The mortal side of politicians, more orange barrels for Northwest Arkansas, big money for a Wal-Mart exec and bad bridges are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for April…

Corporate CEOs talk ethics, leadership at Soderquist anniversary event

It was 15 years ago that Mark Simmons, chairman of Simmons Foods, and two other members of the John Brown University Board of Trustees, first discussed the possibilities of establishing…

Arkansas voter ID law nixed, AG McDaniel attacks the state Supreme Court

It was a busy legal day in Arkansas’ Capital city, with a voter ID law pushed by Republicans ruled to be unconstitutional, and harsh criticism pointed at the Arkansas Supreme…

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