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Tyson Foods Hires E-Commerce Chief

Tim Madigan spent the last two years at SC Johnson, initially as North American e-commerce director, and later as global e-commerce director. He will be based in the companys Chicago office.

Springdale Couple Gives $1M to ACH Northwest

The donation from Robin and Gary George will fund the chapel in the Arkansas Childrens Northwest hospital, which will be named the Robin George Chapel.

Fayetteville voters to soon decide on millage hike to help fund Blair Library expansion

Fayetteville residents are being asked to hike their property taxes to help fund an almost $50 million Blair Library expansion that would double the facility size as well as maintain…

Robin and Gary George to fund chapel with $1 million gift to Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Robin and Gary George of Springdale have made an additional gift of $1 million to the construction of Arkansas Children’s Northwest. The George Family donated the land for the new…

FinTech program connects startup company leaders with Arkansas business and political leaders

Editor’s note: This is the third of four stories about the VC FinTech Accelerator program at the Little Rock-based Venture Center. Link here for the first story in the series…

$300 million settlement proposed in action brought by Arkansas Teacher Retirement System

A New York City securities and class action law firm has proposed a $300 million settlement with Wall Street financial service giant State Street Corp. on behalf of the Arkansas…

Mom Blog Gold: NWA Motherlode Founders Draw Thousands to Website

Former journalists Gwen Rockwood and Shannon Magsam saw potential for a local mom hub in 2008, and they acted on it.

Soderquist Remembered as a People Person

Former Walmart executives and the CEO of Soderquist Leadership share memories of the influential business leader.

Public Radio Tunes Into All-Day News Programs

On July 4, KUAF 91.3-FM changed to an all-day news, all-night classical music format.

When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door

In retail, as in life, seizing opportunity is critically important.

Drop Ship Selling Is a Recipe for Success (OPINION)

Walmart is asking the supplier community to help transform its online item selection.

Retail Report: Pokmon Go and How Millennials Define Foodie

National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Health Food in America

Trivia on hot topics in the retail world.

Four Pillars Are Simple to Understand, Hard to Implement (OPINION)

Creating systems leading to excellence in referrals and leadership will add rocket fuel to your profitability.

Shape the Conversation (OPINION)

How does a company or community of any size shape the conversation of its stakeholders in a positive direction?

One of a Kind (EDITORS NOTE)

There was a buzz that accompanied former Walmart executive Don Soderquist when he walked into a room.

Walmart Land Purchases Add Up to $3.75 Million (REAL DEALS)

The retail giant recently added to its Bentonville real estate holdings with two purchases.

Former Newspaper Publisher Excited to Return to NWA

Tom Stallbaumer will be responsible for business development and client relations at the Rogers office of inVeritas.

Don Soderquist: Lifelong Cubs Fan

The recently deceased business leader faithfully suffered through many losing seasons with his hometown team.

Property Rezone Decision Postponed in Highfill

The Planning Commission wants to take a closer look at a 1,500-acre property just west of XNA before deciding whether to rezone to industrial.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville