by - June 9, 2013 9:52 pm
Meat processors continue consolidation
Meat giant JBS, parent company of Pilgrim’s Pride, said it will pay as much as $3 billion in cash and assumed debt of Seara Brasil poultry to expand its footprint…
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by - June 9, 2013 8:53 pm
Wal-Mart tests virtual shops in Toronto
Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble recently teamed up to offer Toronto shoppers more convenience. The corporate duo recently placed virtual pop-up stores in 50 bus stations across the Canadian city….
by - June 9, 2013 6:02 pm
Analysts quiz Wal-Mart officers on market, legal issues
Wal-Mart’s top management team sat down with analysts following Friday’s (June 7) shareholder meeting to discuss operating challenges and growth potential for the retail giant this coming year. Chief Financial…
by - June 9, 2013 5:28 pm
Mr. Sam’s meeting metamorphosis
Like much of small town America, the circus comes to town only once a year. That’s what Wal-Mart shareholders and Northwest Arkansas have come to expect each June. Just like…
by - June 9, 2013 5:14 pm
Casino accounting
I hate gambling. I even hate attending conferences in Las Vegas when I don’t gamble. For me gambling at a casino is a noisy, smoky waste of time and money….
by - June 9, 2013 3:45 pm
Local entrepreneur touts green pizza
One local business entrepreneur sees green pizza as appetizing and said keeping a lid on overhead costs also allows him to pass those savings on to consumers. Rolf Wilkin, owner…
by - June 9, 2013 12:46 pm
NWA Dogwalk supports area animal shelters
Compassionate people and dog owners met up to exchange caretaking information and raise funds for local animal shelters at the Bentonville Bark Park Saturday morning. The 2nd Annual NWA Dogwalk,…
by - June 7, 2013 6:51 pm
Wal-Mart events focused on the ‘associates’
Rule No. 6 of legendary retailer Sam Walton was “celebrate your successes." But more than half of Walton’s list of “10 rules for building a business” dealt with engaging and…
by - June 7, 2013 1:55 pm
Brooks nominated for U.S. District Judge for Arkansas’ Western District
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., announced Friday (June 7) that Timothy Brooks has been nominated by President Barack Obama for U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. “With…
by - June 7, 2013 1:44 pm
Employees Focus of Wal-Mart’s Annual Meeting
Opportunity was the buzzword throughout Friday’s star-studded event.
by - June 7, 2013 1:31 pm
Fort Smith-based CSK Hotels Inc. Sells Four Properties for $30 Million
Involved in the purchase are aloft in Rogers, Towne Place Suites by Marriott in Springdale, Towne Place Suites by Marriott in Little Rock, and Fairfield Inn and Suites in Jonesboro.
by - June 7, 2013 1:01 pm
Pryor: Not enough money for rivers, too much for politics
In a wide-ranging speech to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Breakfast today (June 7), U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., spoke about the housing market, the overall…
by - June 7, 2013 12:35 pm
Poll: Most Arkansans oppose immigration reform plan
Two new polls show widespread state opposition to immigration reform, including a measure being considered at the federal level. A poll released Friday (June 7) by the Federation for American…
by - June 7, 2013 11:26 am
Charlie Worsham Concert
Naturals to host first ever BIG Country BASH on Saturday, July 20th! The Northwest Arkansas Naturals and media partner Kix 104 are proud to announce that Charlie Worsham, a Warner…
by - June 7, 2013 11:21 am
Beginning Backpacking Workshop
If you never knew how to get started having fun backpacking, an upcoming workshop at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area may be just the thing for you. The 3-hour…
by - June 7, 2013 11:17 am
Shareholders see and hear celebrities, officers and critics
Broadway and action movie star Hugh Jackman emceed a Wal-Mart shareholders meeting in which a party atmosphere highlighting the company’s financial successes and its employee contributions also included a few…
by - June 6, 2013 7:05 pm
Wal-Mart execs remain positive for growth
From e-Commerce confidence to small business challenges, top executives with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. promoted an expectation for growth at the world’s larger retailer this coming year. Wal-Mart is unfazed by…
by - June 6, 2013 5:50 pm
‘Arkansas’ Own’ rolled out by Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart executives are taking the retailer’s “store of the community” seriously these days across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Products like Norman Lures of Greenwood, Mainstay Candles made in Fayetteville, Cavender’s…
by - June 6, 2013 2:55 pm
Attorney David Fisher Indicted in Barber Case
Bentonville attorney has been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
by - June 6, 2013 2:29 pm
New Arkansas website has ‘responsive design’
How do you take one of the top government websites in the nation and make it even better? Optimize the site for mobile devices, according to Phil Billingsley, general manager…