by - January 24, 2014 8:28 am
UA fundraising on track for $108 million this year
As of Dec. 31, 2013, the midpoint of the 2014 fiscal year, the University of Arkansas raised $62.633 million and is now 58% of the way to its goal of…
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by - January 24, 2014 6:16 am
The Friday Wire: The female libido and the retail dance
The desires of Benton County home buyers, Mike Huckabee’s thoughts about the female libido and the financial dance between Wal-Mart and its suppliers are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday…
by - January 23, 2014 3:58 pm
Merger costs curb Simmons First profits by $4 million
Simmons First National Corporation said it incurred $4 million associated from the acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank and the subsequent branch consolidations now underway. The Pine Bluff-based holding company said…
by - January 23, 2014 1:29 pm
Tonnage up, but U.S. freight shipments reflect ‘mediocre’ economy
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’s Simon announces $10 million innovation fund
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
Collective Bias tagged among ‘America’s Most Promising’
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
Income up in 2013 for BancorpSouth
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 tallies another record year but shares slide
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
Cotton behind Pryor in cash, as was Boozman in race against Lincoln
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 settles federal hiring complaint in Springdale, two other plants
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
Northwest Arkansas veteran Realtors Nicky and Jerry Dou post record year
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
NRF urges transition to more secure credit and debit cards
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
American Legacy Magazine: Know Your History Black History Mobile Museum
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
Area food banks see continued increase in food need
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
Poll: Arkansans say economy, jobs most important issue
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
HP refunds Arkansas $459,000 in incentive funds
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 growth tests U.S. retail agility
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
Apartment Survey Shows Strong 2013, Predicts Dynamic 2014
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
Cargill Pays More Than $2.2M To Settle Discrimination Suit
The suit involves employees at several facilities, including Springdale.
by - January 22, 2014 1:35 pm
Target trims corporate payroll and benefit costs
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…