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Walmart to Buy Out Wholesale Partner in India Venture

The break-up is a setback to Wal-Marts plans to open retail stores Asias third-largest economy.

Jorgenson celebrates ‘whirlwind’ 100 days at NWACC

So far in the 100 days that she’s served as President at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson says that everything has either “lived up to or exceeded” her…

Wal-Mart committed to India, despite split with Bharti (updated)

Wal-Mart told The City Wire it remains committed to India and the market and does plan to grow its cash and carry business after the split with its venture partner…

Crossmark facility to aid supplier-retail collaboration

Forget those 5-slide Power Point presentations in sterile, blank canvas meeting rooms at Wal-Mart Home Office when a product isn’t selling well or there is some issue to work out…

Energized in Oklahoma

This week, energy leaders, environmental experts, education professionals and a host of other industry specialists will gather in Tulsa for the Third Annual Oklahoma Governor’s Energy Conference. The conference, which…

Knight ‘serious’ about bid to acquire USA Truck

USA Truck was able to avoid one takeover attempt, but some market watchers say the Van Buren-based trucking company may not be able to push back against the takeover attempt…

Whitaker seeks re-election to House seat

Rep. David Whitaker, D-Fayetteville, announced Tuesday (Oct. 8) he would seek a second term to his District 85 House Seat, which encompasses parts of Fayetteville and Farmington in Washington County….

Arkansas home sales up 12.4% through August

Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest metro areas during the first eight months of 2013 totaled 13,916, up more than 12% compared to the 2012 period and at a level…

Legislative Audit completes probe in Bella Vista

The city of Bella Vista was cited for lack of internal controls in its recent 2012 review by the state’s Legislative Audit Division, the only weakness reported by state auditor….

Wal-Mart gift helps Bentonville ‘Make a Difference’

Wal-Mart said it will donate $25,000 in a matching gift to the city of Bentonville as part of “Make a Difference Day." The funds are to be used for the…

Wal-Mart, Lowe’s to offer insured employees free surgery option

Big box retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Lowe’s announced Tuesday (Oct. 8) they have signed on to provide their insured employees and covered dependents knee and hip replacement surgeries at…

Retail imports rise despite government shutdown

The approaching holiday season is expected to push retail freight 9.1% higher in October, compared to the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker survey released…

Shutdown may cause Dassault Falcon layoffs (Updated)

An estimated 250 workers at Dassault Falcon’s Little Rock operation may soon be sent home if the federal government shutdown continues. And Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is none too happy…

Toy Maker to Open $6.5M Facility in Rogers

Gov. Beebe, Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon show support for decision as first step in effort to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States.

Toy firm to invest $6.5 million, add 74 jobs in Rogers

Rogers is famous for Daisy BB guns but it will soon be home to another toy maker, Redman & Associates, who announced a $6.5 million investment to relocate its ride-on…

Branch downsizing expected amid bank technology usage

The days of building fancy brick and mortar bank branches are quickly fading amid a wider use of technology and mobile banking trends. Last week the nation’s largest financial institution…

Arkansas Business Hall of Fame adds new members

James Faulkner, Thomas “Mack” McLarty, Stanley Reed and Mark Simmons have been named as 2014 inductees to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. They will join 62 other members during…

Tusk to Tail: Convenience, value and the power of Sweet Tea Vodka

A troubling trend has begun to develop. For the second straight week, Tusk to Tail has run out of Sweet Tea Vodka several hours before kickoff. For the second straight…

Wal-Mart highlights efforts in APEC countries

Asia holds great potential for retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, which is why a company official said they are investing time and money within its burgeoning Asian-Pacific business. Scott Price, CEO…

Elections have consequences

As a kid, one of my favorite things every Saturday morning was watching Mid-South Wrestling. It was always filled with theatrics, high drama, and a lot of bad acting. Every…

Methodist Village to build early learning center, add 19 jobs

ORT ridership exceeds 345,000

ARDOT wants feedback on final segment of Springdale Northern Bypass

Walmart announces top executive leadership changes (Updated)