by - June 22, 2016 11:30 am
Walmart International is a complex and diverse business comprising roughly one-third of Wal-Mart’s total sales revenue annually. Walmart International CEO David Cheesewright describes the global portfolio as a “baby brother”…
by - June 22, 2016 11:14 am
The Social Security Board of Trustees on Wednesday (June 22) released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of…
by - June 22, 2016 8:44 am
While not as robust as Arkansas, optimism in the agriculture-dependent Memphis zone of the Federal Reserve’s expansive Eighth District rebounded sharply over the past three months as the multi-state jobless…
by - June 22, 2016 8:38 am
Springdale-based George’s Inc. named Devin Cole as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of George’s corporate growth strategy. George’s is one of the nation’s largest privately…
by - June 22, 2016 8:38 am
Springdale-based George’s Inc. named Devin Cole as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of George’s corporate growth strategy. George’s is one of the nation’s largest privately…
by - June 22, 2016 8:29 am
The Arkansas Department of Health has sold its in-home health care operations to Louisville, Kentucky-based Kindred Healthcare for $39 million after a competitive bidding process, the company announced Monday. Kindred…
by - June 22, 2016 5:25 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– FEWER AMERICANS STRUGGLING TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE, GALLUP SURVEY SAYS Fewer Americans reported not…
by - June 21, 2016 9:39 pm
You may want to put the 20th annual Mount Magazine International Butterfly Festival high on your list of things to do this weekend. It’s scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with…
by - June 21, 2016 8:56 pm
Microsoft announced a deal last week to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. That’s a lot of money. What in the world will Microsoft do with a social media platform that caters…
by - June 21, 2016 2:51 pm
State Treasurer Dennis Milligan’s office has earned $42.21 million during the first 11 months of the year, double the $22.31 million earned in 2015. This year’s amount is the most…
by - June 21, 2016 2:46 pm
It’s been a long-time coming, but the Federal Aviation Administration released the basic guidelines that will regulate the commercial use of drones on Tuesday (June 21). Drone flights could begin…
by - June 21, 2016 2:42 pm
The number of Arkansas children living in poverty remains high despite recent improvements in state rankings, according to the 2016 Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT report. Arkansas Advocates for…
by - June 21, 2016 7:59 am
Editor’s note: Martin Thoma is an author, speaker and blogger on how to live your brand. He can be reached at [email protected] Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…
by - June 21, 2016 7:43 am
The Commerce Department’s National Technical Information Service on Monday published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing a new joint venture partnership focused on improving access, analysis, and use of federal…
by - June 21, 2016 7:36 am
Danish wind turbine maker LM Wind Power and offshore wind farm operator Adwen announced Tuesday (June 21) that they’ve partnered to design the longest wind blade in the world, an…
by - June 20, 2016 8:15 pm
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– ST. LOUIS FED CHANGES VIEW ON ECONOMY, BULLARD SAYS ONLY ONE…
by - June 20, 2016 5:26 pm
Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: Backers of one of three marijuana-related proposals vying for the November ballot in Arkansas turned in dozens of boxloads…
by - June 20, 2016 4:15 pm
Walmart.com is looking for some help to grow its e-commerce, retail footprint and scale in China. The retailer announced Monday (June 20) plans to partner with JD.com, a major online…
by - June 20, 2016 3:58 pm
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a special meeting June 24 to consider adopting regulations to combat a fatal disease that affected 23% of deer initially sampled. Chronic…
by - June 20, 2016 3:53 pm
The average Arkansan would have to increase his annual income by more than $710,000 to be included among the state’s so-called “one percenters,” according to a new report by the…
