by - March 4, 2014 2:01 pm
Electronics retailer RadioShack continues to fight for its existence despite same-store sales sinking 19% in the recent quarter. The Texas-based retailer said it will close up to 1,100 stores across…
by - March 4, 2014 12:41 pm
FedEx Corp. said its subsidiary less-than-truckload unit FedEx Freight will increase its rates by an average of 3.9%. The new rate will take effect March 31 and apply to all…
by - March 4, 2014 11:57 am
Convenience is the name of the game in retail these days and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking nothing for granted as they test and build out a tethering system that…
by - March 3, 2014 3:36 pm
A blast of winter weather may have closed schools, governments and businesses across Northwest Arkansas, but regardless of the weather, employees of the Benton and Washington County Clerks had to…
by - March 3, 2014 3:14 pm
“A.R.K.A.N.S.A.S. Get There From Here” by Barrett Baber and Kenny Lamb is the winner of the Song of Arkansas contest, a promotion by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism…
by - March 3, 2014 2:33 pm
The 2014 filing period for state candidates came with a few surprises, both in terms of candidates and unforeseen difficulties for last minute filers making the cold and icy journey…
by - March 3, 2014 2:28 pm
Wal-Mart is honoring more than a dozen trucking and transportation partners as its “Carriers of the Year.” This recognition from the retailer is the best of the best from its…
by - March 3, 2014 1:43 pm
Hispanic and Latino shoppers across the United States wield more than $1.2 trillion of buying power annually with projections of $1.5 trillion by 2015, according to Nielsen. That economic power…
by - March 3, 2014 11:37 am
Wielding a combined net worth of nearly $140 billion, the Walton family heirs were again dubbed the world’s wealthiest family, according to Forbes Annual Billionaire List. Christy Walton, the 59-year-old…
by - March 3, 2014 6:27 am
Under the direction of its new CEO Doug McMillon, Wal-Mart Stores is embracing an open conversation with its stakeholders and anyone else who has something to share. The retailer plans…
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
The attorney who, representing a group of Barling residents, successfully stopped the sale of alcohol in the community isnt a crusading lawyer leading the anti-liquor movement. In fact, he is a liquor store owner.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Ex-Walmart Sourcing EVP John J. Ryan claims Fayetteville law firm, ex-wife destroyed deals.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
As several states pass controversial laws aimed at banning Sharia from courts, the University of Arkansas School of Law continues to embrace it has an important legal system, co-publishing the Journal of Islamic Law & Culture.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Columnist Rex Nelson understands what is really going on with the miracle of Bentonville.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Security breaches like the one reported by Target in December serve as a reminder that businesses should be diligent to protect their information and actively look for ways to improve data security.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
In a world dominated by practices and procedures, its a short trip to the comfort zone of leading through routines, and leaders must stay focused and committed to the discipline and values of leadership.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
Fayetteville-based builder Buffington Homes of Arkansas is planning to revive the abandoned Benton County residential project.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
The office recently purchased a CT scanner that utilizes some of the latest dose-reduction technology available from Toshiba.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
The professional services firm has moved to the fifth floor of the Pinnacle Hills Tower 1 building in Rogers and named David Vaden, a partner in the firms tax practice, as managing partner.
by - March 3, 2014 12:00 am
The popular fast food restaurant had sales of $3.33 million at its only Bentonville location in 2013.
