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Tips for Suppliers to Take the Social Media Plunge

Although the social media waters may scare you, you can no longer sit on a deck chair and watch the waves.

Retail Details: History, Psychology, Business All Affect the Industry

Trivia on hot topics in the retail world.

Retail Report: Instant Ordering Buttons, Food Waste, Back-to-School

National headlines from the retail world.

Brexit: An Indirect Effect (OPINION)

As the markets digest the United Kingdoms exit from the European Union, there will be a trickledown effect everywhere, including Northwest Arkansas.

Costly Choices: New Overtime Rule Could Reshape Hospitality Environment

Hotel managers have choices when it comes to the new rules from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some might lead to higher costs for not only the hotels, but also the employees whom the rule is supposed to help.

Room to Grow (EDITOR’S NOTE)

Springdale businessman-slash-developer Sam Mathias is laying the groundwork for what could prove to be a significant industrial development near XNA.

Bentonville Hotel Will Have Sustainability Focus

The planned 107-room Element Hotel represents a new hospitality concept from Westin.

Hyatt Place Completes $1.9 Million Renovation

General manager Annette Nichols said each of the hotels 103 rooms has new furniture, carpet, bathroom tiling and vanities.

Daisy Sold To New York Group

No immediate changes are planned for the Rogers-based air gun plant.

NSF Funds Tech Startup Work on Ultra-Durable Machinery Coating

SurfTec LLC, a University of Arkansas-affiliated company, has been awarded $225,000 from the National Science Foundation.

Vacant Fayetteville Hotel Donated to Razorback Foundation

The former Clarion has 197 rooms and was once the citys most successful hotel.

Scan & Go Slashes Checkout Line Time

The smartphone app is currently being tested in Sams Club wholesale stores.

Traditional and Digital Media: The Lines Are Blurring

Talking about one without the other does not provide a complete picture of what is taking place in the ever-changing media universe.

Springdale Industrial Property Sold For $3.6M

South Coast Baking Co. has purchased the 104,250-SF manufacturing and warehouse facility that has housed its operations since 2014.

Cities Rise to the Challenge of Downtown Parking

If theres a problem, options are to increase visibility of available parking, build new lots and garages or institute paid meter system.

Industry Veteran Now On Fourth Logistics Startup

Eric Wolfe is president of Watco Supply Chain Services in Springdale.

Marketer Drops Lawsuit against VIC Portfolio Company

The move followed a motion to have the plaintiffs attorney, former chief legal counsel for VIC Technology Venture Development, removed from the case.

Longtime KNWA News Director Takes Job at Tyson Foods

After 16 years in television, Brook Thomas has accepted a position as associate product manager in Tysons fresh division.

In-Demand Restaurant Temporary Closed in Downtown Rogers

Heirloom chef and co-owner Jason Paul said the eatery has stopped taking dinner reservations and is fully booked into October.

Generations Bank Plans New Branch on Van Asche

The 4,600-SF, single-story branch will replace the banks current Fayetteville office in leased space at the corner of Zion Road and Vantage Drive.

Clean Plant Center works to reduce global plant pathogens

Connections: Podcast host, senator join library, foundation

Handshake opens at Fayetteville Public Library

Arkansas Children’s receives historic $50 million gift from philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano