by - January 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Retailer executive churn at work
A new year marks changes for many, it’s not uncommon to see football coaches fired after disappointing seasons and it’s quite normal for retailers to announce retirements and make key…
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Nominate for our Best in Class Awards
by - January 8, 2013 4:42 pm
OtherWorlds Fantasy Fest
by - January 8, 2013 4:39 pm
The Art and Science of Light
The Art and Science of Light 360 Discussion @ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Sunday, January 20, 3 to 5 pm Guest Speaker: GE light expert Steve Cunningham (Manager…
by - January 8, 2013 4:36 pm
Immersion: Celebrating Light and Architecture
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art January 24, 2013, 7:30 | Great Hall Immerse yourself in light and architecture at the museum with a celebratory closing party for See the…
by - January 8, 2013 3:47 pm
Murphy Oil names exec for retail spin-off
Murphy Oil Corp. announced the appointment of R. Andrew Clyde as President and CEO of Murphy Oil USA, Inc., the U.S. retail marketing subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corp. Murphy Oil…
by - January 8, 2013 3:40 pm
Hutchinson talks guns, governors race
Former 3rd District Congressman Asa Hutchinson discussed placing “an armed presence” in schools on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but stopped short of endorsing the idea of armed teachers in the wake…
by - January 8, 2013 1:17 pm
Target plays the price match card
The retail landscape continues to be reshaped by influences coming from the virtual world of e-commerce. In a bold move Tuesday (Jan. 8), brick and mortar big box titan Target…
by - January 8, 2013 12:53 pm
November NWA jobless rate falls to 4.6%
The numbers of unemployed and employed keep going in the right direction in Northwest Arkansas, with the November jobless rate in the region falling to 4.6% compared to 5% in…
by - January 8, 2013 11:35 am
Car-Mart opens 119th dealership
America's Car-Mart Inc., focused on an aggressive growth plan, announced the opening of its 119th dealership this week in Woodstock, Ga. "Woodstock is our first location in Georgia, a state…
by - January 8, 2013 11:29 am
AG McDaniel to stay in gubernatorial race (Updated)
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday he will remain in the race for Arkansas governor, ending speculation that a previous admission of an “inappropriate” relationship with a Hot Springs attorney…
by - January 8, 2013 11:17 am
Beebe comments on McDaniel, Medicaid
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Jan. 8) said Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s “inappropriate” relationship will be a problem in his gubernatorial bid, but Beebe refused to be drawn into a…
by - January 8, 2013 8:45 am
Cooper Jr. Dies at 74
Cooper Communities Inc. chairman suffered from a chronic breathing ailment.
by - January 7, 2013 10:28 pm
Higher meat prices certain through 2014
Steak lovers and hamburger fans will have to pay more for those beefy meals in 2013, as there is a projected 5% reduction in the number of cows likely headed…
by - January 7, 2013 6:01 pm
I-540 in Fort Smith, Van Buren set for $78 million rehab
The major highway artery into Fort Smith that carries more than 50,000 cars a day will soon undergo a more than $78 million upgrade that will result in traffic congestion…
by - January 7, 2013 4:56 pm
Beebe, Legislative leaders discuss upcoming session
A confident, comfortable and cooperative Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he expects his final regular legislative session to be “just fine” despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the legislature….
by - January 7, 2013 4:38 pm
Rockfish to conduct ‘Hackathon’
Employees at Rockfish preparing for the company’s first annual “Hackathon” scheduled for Jan. 18-19. The all-night event will feature “cross-functional teams” of programmers, designers and other employees who will collaborate…
by - January 7, 2013 3:37 pm
Retailers making news: Office Depot and Target
• Office Depot executive departs Office Depot’s No. 2 executive — Kevin Peters — is leaving his post as president for the office-supply retailer to assume the role of…
by - January 7, 2013 10:19 am
National Science Foundation awards grant to cycleWood Solutions
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to cycleWood Solutions Inc., a Genesis Technology Incubator client at the University of Arkansas that is working to produce a sustainable…
by - January 7, 2013 8:34 am
Great Futures Gala benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County
Please join us for the annual Great Futures Gala sponsored by Unilever benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County. The event will be held on Friday, April 19,…
by - January 7, 2013 8:30 am
Texas Hold’em Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County
The Boys and Girls Club of Benton County Texas Hold'em tournament, sponsored by Unilever, is scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2013. The event will be held at Avondale (2005 E….