by - April 2, 2024 4:33 pm
Forbes: Arkansas’ richest families see wealth grow
Jim Walton, 75, and his family, which includes sons Tom and Steuart, ranked No. 18 on the Forbes Billionaire List for 2024 at $78.4 billion. Walton is the youngest son…
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by - April 2, 2024 11:15 am
Legacy National Bank fortifies leadership team with trio of executive promotions
Springdale-based Legacy National Bank announced three promotions on Tuesday (April 2) to bolster its executive leadership team. Derek Gibson is the company’s new chief operating officer, Jeremy Woody is the…
by - April 1, 2024 1:52 pm
Bentonville construction firm appoints new CEO to lead company
ECS (Enformed Construction Services), a national general contractor and construction management firm based in Bentonville, has appointed Matt Orender as chief executive officer. He is replacing Chris Horton, who recently…
by - April 1, 2024 1:26 pm
The Supply Side: Lessons learned from walking a Walmart store
In his memoir, Walmart founder Sam Walton noted that the customer was the most important person in the business. He spent hours each week walking around his stores, talking to…
by - March 31, 2024 10:05 am
XNA projects move forward
A $36.5 million project to renovate the terminal continues at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. The terminal modernization project is one of many underway or in the works…
by - March 31, 2024 8:57 am
Inside the kitchen with Tyson Foods chef Thomas Wenrich
Thomas Wenrich fell in love with food at age 15 while working in a small restaurant in his hometown of Hebron, Conn. As a teenager, he was hooked immediately. His…
by - March 28, 2024 5:10 pm
Assembled Products Corp. founder Bill Sage dies at 79
William Lee “Bill” Sage of Bentonville, who founded Rogers-based manufacturer Assembled Products Corp., died Tuesday (March 26) after battling cancer and lung complications. He was 79. The company announced the…
by - March 27, 2024 5:56 pm
Walmart to refile antirust paperwork with Vizio deal
Walmart plans to refile documents for federal antitrust review of its proposed deal to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion. The Bentonville-based retailer confirmed the planned acquisition on Feb. 20. According…
by - March 27, 2024 3:39 pm
J.B. Hunt CEO John Roberts earns 2% base pay bump
John Roberts, CEO of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., received a 2.3% base salary increase in 2023, but his total compensation declined by 10.7% to $8.25 million, according…
by - March 27, 2024 2:14 pm
Skyline Report reveals continued growth in Northwest Arkansas’ commercial real estate market
According to a new Skyline Report, the commercial real estate market remains healthy in Northwest Arkansas as more space continues to be leased. The commercial vacancy rate remained unchanged at…
by - March 27, 2024 2:03 pm
Ritter Communications invests $5.4M to expand fiber network in Benton County
Jonesboro-based telecommunications service provider Ritter Communications will invest $5.4 million in infrastructure to bring its fiber-to-the-home internet service RightFiber to Rogers and Lowell neighborhoods. RightFiber provides high-speed internet, TV and…
by - March 26, 2024 4:31 pm
Gaskins on Emma, Daily Beet among new restaurants planned in Northwest Arkansas
Growth in Northwest Arkansas continues to draw interest from retail and restaurant companies. More than 10 retailers and restaurants sought permits in the first two months of this year, and…
by - March 26, 2024 3:09 pm
LIVSN Designs adds 3 women’s products
According to a news release, LIVSN Designs, a Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company, has launched three new women’s products as part of an expansion supported by a successful fundraising round spearheaded…
by - March 25, 2024 4:12 pm
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue sees small gain in March report
Consumer spending on goods and services in Benton and Washington counties was flat in January with sales tax revenue in the top four cities totaling $8.734 million, up 0.62% from…
by - March 25, 2024 1:04 pm
AEDC awards tech commercialization contract to Startup Junkie Consulting
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission awarded the contract to manage the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization Center to Startup Junkie Consulting of Fayetteville. The new contract is initially for 16 months for…
by - March 25, 2024 10:35 am
Olsson set to acquire Little Rock water and environmental engineering firm
Engineering and design firm Olsson has a deal in place to acquire FTN Associates Ltd., a water and environmental engineering consultant in Little Rock. According to a news release Monday…
by - March 25, 2024 8:56 am
Bentonville Chamber board adds 3 new members, sets leadership for 2024
The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced three new board members and extended its current executive committee leadership. The newly appointed members are: Chris Blair – CEO at…
by - March 25, 2024 8:17 am
Hounds Lounge unleashes 6th Arkansas location in Rogers
An Arkansas-based pet boarding and grooming company recently opened its sixth Arkansas location in Rogers. Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa is at 1201 S. 43rd St., just off South…
by - March 24, 2024 9:52 am
$24M renovation planned for UA’s HPER Building
The University of Arkansas’ multipurpose Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building (HPER) on North Stadium Drive will undergo a 15-month renovation starting this summer, aiming to modernize the four-story building’s…
by - March 24, 2024 8:04 am
Downtown Bentonville Inc. announces new board members, executive committee members
Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI) recently announced four new board members and appointed four current members to the board’s executive committee. The newly appointed board members are: Neil Greenhaw– Owner at…