by - July 19, 2022 10:54 am
Insiders reflect on Walmart turning 60
When 44-year-old Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in July 1962, the economy was recovering from a recession. Unemployment was high, as were taxes. But that did not stop the…
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by - July 18, 2022 7:32 pm
Northwest Arkansas business and civic leader Cameron Smith has died
Cameron Smith, who launched his executive recruiting firm nearly 30 years ago in Northwest Arkansas and is credited with building customer teams for hundreds of Walmart supplier offices in the…
by - July 18, 2022 1:48 pm
Signatures certified for Sunday alcohol sales vote in Bentonville, Rogers
Keep Our Dollars Local, a campaign committee working to put measures on the ballot to allow the Sunday sale of alcohol in Rogers and Bentonville, announced Monday (July 18) that…
by - July 18, 2022 1:21 pm
NWA home prices increase more than 25% in the past year
Year-to-date numbers through the year’s first six months in Northwest Arkansas show a continued increase in home prices. Real estate agents combined to sell 5,610 residential properties in Benton and…
by - July 18, 2022 9:27 am
Arvest exec Donny Story, Fayetteville market leader, to retire
Donny Story, president and CEO of Arvest Bank’s Fayetteville market, will retire after an almost four-decade career with the company, according to a memo sent to employees on June 29….
by - July 18, 2022 8:28 am
Wright’s Barbecue is coming to Rogers
Johnson barbecue joint Wright’s Barbecue is expanding its brand of Texas-style brisket in Benton County. Restaurant entrepreneur Jordan Wright said the popular catering and food company will open a new restaurant in…
by - July 17, 2022 2:05 pm
UA names RevelXP hospitality partner for football gameday
The University of Arkansas selected fan engagement startup RevelXP as the school’s official hospitality partner in a multiyear deal. Financial terms were not disclosed in the UA announcement on June…
by - July 16, 2022 11:39 am
The Supply Side: Field Agent launches Plum marketplace for supplier services
Field Agent, a company based in Fayetteville, was founded 12 years ago on the principle of solving problems for retail suppliers. Today, the company continues to evolve by launching a…
by - July 16, 2022 10:35 am
Then & Now: Graves pivots HR work from bank to nonprofit
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the July 4 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - July 15, 2022 1:16 pm
Schmieding Foundation gives $500,000 to Pathways program
The Schmieding Foundation, a Springdale nonprofit, has donated $500,000 to the Pathways Academy program in Springdale. Pathways is a statewide initiative managed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’…
by - July 15, 2022 12:49 pm
Connections: RMHC of Arkoma appoints new CEO
Leah Jones is the new president and CEO of Springdale nonprofit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Arkoma. Jones, formerly the chief operations officer, replaces Stephanie Medford, who resigned July…
by - July 14, 2022 3:17 pm
Real Deals: $48M loan backs student housing project in Fayetteville
A $47.88 million funding package is backing construction of a 142-unit housing project in Fayetteville marketed to University of Arkansas students. Retreat at Fayetteville LLC, an affiliate of Georgia-based developer…
by - July 14, 2022 2:51 pm
NWA Council says region at ‘critical inflection point’, puts forth new strategic plan
The Northwest Arkansas Council convened its annual meeting Thursday (July 14) in Springdale, where it released a new report that provides recommendations to strengthen a region at a crossroads. Entitled…
by - July 14, 2022 8:27 am
Accenture reaches deal to acquire The Stable
Professional services firm Accenture of New York announced a deal Wednesday (July 13) to acquire consumer brand agency The Stable of Minnesota. Financial terms were not disclosed. Both companies have…
by - July 13, 2022 2:27 pm
Walmart apparel exec Deanah Baker to retire
Deanah Baker, senior vice president of apparel for adults, kids, baby and shoes, is retiring from Walmart after 32 years with the retail giant. Her last day will be July…
by - July 13, 2022 1:09 pm
Waco Title opens Siloam Springs site
Springdale-based Waco Title Co. recently opened a Siloam Springs office. The 1,200-square-foot office at 500 S. Mount Olive St., Suite 101, is the company’s 24th location. “Waco Title is thrilled…
by - July 13, 2022 1:00 pm
J.B. Hunt to open West Coast transload facility
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Wednesday (July 13) that it will open its first transload service facility to support international cargo on the West Coast and streamline…
by - July 13, 2022 10:48 am
Southern Bancorp names LaTricia Hill-Chandler new chief DEI officer
Little Rock-based Southern Bancorp Inc. said Wednesday (July 13) that LaTricia Hill Chandler of Rogers is the company’s new chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer. “We are thrilled to welcome LaTricia…
by - July 12, 2022 3:45 pm
Mercy to offer new screening blood test to detect cancer
A new blood test by Menlo Park, Calif.-based GRAIL is being offered at Mercy Health Systems. The Galleri test can detect early signs of more than 50 cancers, including aggressive…
by - July 12, 2022 3:24 pm
Analysts expect Q2 growth for J.B Hunt
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services is expected to beat analyst expectations in the second quarter amid intermodal volume growth, strong intermodal pricing and better-than-projected margins in the brokerage segment,…