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Wal-Mart has several acquisition options

Holding $7.33 billion in cash at the end of fiscal 2013, Wal-Mart has lots of options on how to expand its global reach through acquisitions in Turkey, Colombia and other…

Half-cent sales tax projects coming into fruition

Often times when a new tax is started, it can be hard for taxpayers to see the visual benefits of their money being used by the government. Or at least,…

Inventory rise at Wal-Mart a concern for suppliers

Consumers want more choices and Wal-Mart seeks to deliver with a wide range of products in hopes their customers will fill keep filling those shopping carts, and feeding the retailer’s…

Report: Mike Ross will run for Governor

It’s been one of the worst kept secrets in Arkansas politics. Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross (D) plans to announce he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2014 on…

Beat the Heat Summer Swing

Golf Tournament Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers Noon tee time Poolside BBQ at completion of tournament for participants and their family More information and registration at www.kendrickfincher.org or call 479-986-9960

15th Annual Kendrick Fincher Youth Run & 5K Run/Walk

Pinnacle Hills Promenade Check in – 6:45 a.m. 5K run/walk and 1 mile walk – 7:30 a.m. Youth Run check in – 7:45 a.m. Youth Runs begin – 9 a.m….

Arkansas House convenes for ‘private option’ questions

The Arkansas House of Representatives met for more than two hours in a “committee of the whole” on Monday (April 8) to discuss a Republican plan to reform the state’s…

Film industry taking notice of Arkansas (updated)

A recent amendment to a 2009 Arkansas law is already making a buzz in the film industry and local people in the industry hope that buzz only gets louder. The…

J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson is out

Former Apple executive Ron Johnson was outsted from his CEO role at Dallas-based J.C.Penney on Monday, (April 8), according to CNBC. J.C.Penney said Mike Ullman, will step in as interim…

Canada: New battleground for U.S. retailers

Big box retailers Wal-Mart and Target are no strangers to competition, going head-to-head in the U.S. market for more than four decades. But the latest frontier for these two players…

New law shows conflict between cities, counties

Of the many bills to make their way through the Arkansas General Assembly this year, only one likely brought to light the very heated disagreements that cities and counties sometimes…

$30 million Trust lawsuit filed in Newton County

Likely to garner broad interest is an estimated $30 million inheritance-related lawsuit filed in Newton County, Arkansas, involving family members of Banquet Foods founder Howard Stamper and the Metropolitan Museum…

Beebe announces 35 board appointments and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (April 8) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Mary Anne Salmon, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires…

Arkansas House approves Big River Steel project

A companion bill to an already approved Senate measure that would provide a bond issue and the terms of the agreement for the Big River Steel Mill superproject passed the…

Fourth generation to lead George’s Inc.

Springdale-based George’s Inc. has appointed Carl George and Charles George as co-CEO and presidents for the chicken processing company. Chief executive Gary George is stepping aside from the day-to-day operations,…

Apple Inc. legend Wozniak: ‘Love what you’re doing’

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak made his first-ever trip to Arkansas over the weekend, but he was not here to enjoy all the natural beauty the state has to offer or…

George Brothers Promoted, Will Share Executive Responsibilities

Gary George will remain as the company’s chairman.

Prepaid mobile grows and Wal-Mart wants its share 

Consumers converting to smart phone technology continues to rise, but the revenue derived from traditional postpaid customers is not keeping pace, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. It seems prepaid…

Springdale ‘GearHogs’ a winner in robotics challenge

After three days of feverish competition at the University of Arkansas Barnhill Arena, organizers of the Razorback Regional FIRST Robotics Competition crowned the winners of the science and engineering challenge…

NWA beer distributor Bob McBride dies

Robert Owen “Bob” McBride, the longtime owner of Fayetteville-based McBride Distributing Inc., died April 4 in his Fayetteville home. He was 72. McBride assumed ownership of the Anheuser-Busch distributorship in…

Groundwater extractions in parts of the state remain above sustainable levels

Rules established on pesticide use in fight with feral hogs

Centennial Bank names Campbell as in-house corporate counsel

The Supply Side: Walmart’s Sparky shopping agent drives more sales