by - January 23, 2014 1:29 pm
The weight of materials shipped by truck grew an estimated 6.2% in 2013, but overall U.S. freight shipments were “mediocre” in 2013 and reflective of “another bumpy year in the…
by - January 23, 2014 1:25 pm
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon announced Thursday (Jan. 23) a $10 million innovation fund from the retailer and its foundation to spur new U.S. manufacturing commitments that lead to job…
by - January 23, 2014 12:16 pm
Bentonville-based Collective Bias continues its rapid growth trajectory which again has garnered it national recognition. The local social shopper media firm ranked No. 18 on Forbes' latest list of "America's Most…
by - January 23, 2014 11:50 am
Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth, which has operations in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, reported full year net income of $94.115 million, up 11.16% compared to 2012. For the fourth…
by - January 23, 2014 11:27 am
J.B. Hunt Transport continues to set the bar high in the logistics sector despite caution from Wall Street about conflicting signs in the overall economy. The Lowell-based logistics giant posted…
by - January 23, 2014 11:19 am
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, reported strong fourth quarter fundraising numbers in his bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, the second quarter in a row he has outraised incumbent…
by - January 23, 2014 12:18 am
Cargill Meat Solutions has settled hiring discrimination allegations in three of its plants, including the turkey slaughter and processing facility in Springdale. The allegations were made by Department of Labor’s…
by - January 22, 2014 10:36 pm
Real estate is the only career Nicky Dou of Bentonville has ever wanted to pursue. Her growing success year after year seems a validation of the focused desire. In 2013,…
by - January 22, 2014 10:28 pm
The National Retail Federation on Wednesday (Jan. 22) sent a letter to congressional leaders outlining the retail industry’s commitment to protecting sensitive consumer data in the wake of the recent…
by - January 22, 2014 7:44 pm
The Fort Smith Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents American Legacy Magazine's Mobile Black History Museum. This 18 wheeler, expandable truck will be at the parking lot…
by - January 22, 2014 6:24 pm
The loss in Arkansas of more than $52 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding on Nov. 1, 2013, was expected to reduce benefits to recipients of the government…
by - January 22, 2014 6:12 pm
More Arkansans feel the state is heading in the right direction than the wrong direction and a majority identify the economy and jobs as their top issue of concern. In…
by - January 22, 2014 6:08 pm
The state of Arkansas will receive $459,000 in clawback funding from tech giant Hewlett Packard for its failure to meet employment goals as part of a $10 million incentive package….
by - January 22, 2014 5:03 pm
Online grocery is here and poised for steady growth in the next decade with Amazon expected to lead the charge. Multiple surveys reveal that 11% of consumers are already buying…
by - January 22, 2014 4:16 pm
The report takes a broad look at the entire region as well as more detailed looks at the submarkets of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville.
by - January 22, 2014 4:02 pm
The suit involves employees at several facilities, including Springdale.
by - January 22, 2014 1:35 pm
Retailer Target Corp confirmed it is paring down employment costs, cutting 475 jobs in its Minneapolis home office and leaving another 700 positions vacant across the retail chain. Target has…
by - January 22, 2014 1:00 pm
Collective Bias has been included in the magazines Top 25 list of Americas Most Promising Companies for 2014.
by - January 22, 2014 12:07 pm
Team Red Grocery Store Tour Thursday, February 20, 2014, 6:30pm-7:30pm Walmart Supercenter, Rogers, AR On Thursday, February 20th, join us from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we begin the Northwest…
by - January 22, 2014 10:19 am
Please join us on Friday, March 7, for Bost's 12th Annual Grape Escapes, our signature fund-raiser. This delightful event is a fun way to help create awareness in our community…
