by - April 13, 2016 3:41 pm
Branding is an inside job
Editor’s note: Martin Thoma is an author, speaker and blogger on how to live your brand. He can be reached at [email protected] Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this…
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by - April 13, 2016 3:27 pm
World’s largest oil company takes $10 million stake in Springdale nanotechnology startup
Northwest Arkansas startup NanoMech said Wednesday (April 13) that it secured $10 million in capital from the investment arm of Saudi Aramco, the deep-pocket state-owned national oil company of Saudi…
by - April 13, 2016 1:34 pm
Arkansas large market home sales up more than 17% in first two months of 2016
The fast pace of home sales in the second half of 2015 has not slowed down, with home sales in Arkansas’ four large markets during the first two months of…
by - April 13, 2016 12:17 pm
Market Force: Walmart U.S. ranks at bottom of favorite grocery chains
When it comes to grocery loyalty, Walmart U.S. ranks well below Publix, Trader Joes, Wegmans, Aldi, Costco, H-E-B and Kroger, according to the latest Market Force consumer survey of more…
by - April 13, 2016 12:17 pm
Market Force: Walmart U.S. ranks at bottom of favorite grocery chains
When it comes to grocery loyalty, Walmart U.S. ranks well below Publix, Trader Joes, Wegmans, Aldi, Costco, H-E-B and Kroger, according to the latest Market Force consumer survey of more…
by - April 13, 2016 12:10 pm
Walmart expands curbside grocery pickup in eight metro markets
Walmart.com executive Michael Bender said retail giant is expanding its curbside grocery pickup to eight markets this month adding to the more than 20 markets where he said it’s already…
by - April 13, 2016 12:10 pm
Walmart expands curbside grocery pickup in eight metro markets
Walmart.com executive Michael Bender said retail giant is expanding its curbside grocery pickup to eight markets this month adding to the more than 20 markets where he said it’s already…
by - April 13, 2016 11:54 am
School of Innovation in Springdale set for more students, new name, new campus
Take a new idea coming out of the Arkansas Legislature about three years ago, mold it into a workable plan, nurture it and watch it grow into a new school…
by - April 13, 2016 10:56 am
Nation’s largest coal producer files for bankruptcy, says industry is in ‘unprecedented downturn’
Peabody Energy Corp., the nation’s largest privately-held coal company, voluntarily filed for bankruptcy today (April 13) in the latest sign that the entire coal industry is under duress as energy…
by - April 13, 2016 9:55 am
Former AG, Congressman, Supreme Court Justice Ray Thornton has died
One of Arkansas’ longest serving public officials, Ray Thornton, has died. He was 87 years old. Over the course of his storied career, Thornton served as Arkansas Attorney General, Congressman,…
by - April 12, 2016 9:04 pm
Springdale Facilities Board seeks bond issue to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital
The Springdale Facilities Board is going to bat for Arkansas Children’s Hospital to help finance up to $85 million of the $165 million expected construction costs for the large project….
by - April 12, 2016 3:51 pm
Stephens Inc. hires senior investment banker to focus on western U.S.
Little Rock-based Stephens Inc. has expanded its investment banking reach with the addition of James Troy. He will be a senior banker with the investment banking firm and will focus…
by - April 12, 2016 3:51 pm
Stephens Inc. hires senior investment banker to focus on western U.S.
Little Rock-based Stephens Inc. has expanded its investment banking reach with the addition of James Troy. He will be a senior banker with the investment banking firm and will focus…
by - April 12, 2016 3:29 pm
Gov. Hutchinson: Highway plan, session in jeopardy without Arkansas Works
Failure to pass his Arkansas Works program could lead to the cancellation of a planned special session for highways, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a press conference Tuesday (April 12)….
by - April 12, 2016 3:08 pm
Summer U.S. pump prices to remain above $2 per gallon, Arkansas averages remain below $2
During the 2016 April-through-September summer driving season, U.S. regular gasoline retail prices are forecast to average $2.04 per gallon, compared with $2.63 per gallon last summer, according to the U.S….
by - April 12, 2016 2:48 pm
Former newspaper office in downtown Bentonville to become an event space
The former Benton County Daily Record office at 104 S.W. A St., in downtown Bentonville is being renovated into a new event space, according to RopeSwing Hospitality Group. The building…
by - April 12, 2016 2:40 pm
Boozman campaign raises more than $800,000 in first quarter
U.S. Sen. John Boozman’s campaign raised $802,445 in the first quarter of 2016 and ended the reporting period with more than $1.765 million cash on hand, the campaign reported Tuesday….
by - April 12, 2016 2:40 pm
Boozman campaign raises more than $800,000 in first quarter
U.S. Sen. John Boozman’s campaign raised $802,445 in the first quarter of 2016 and ended the reporting period with more than $1.765 million cash on hand, the campaign reported Tuesday….
by - April 12, 2016 2:37 pm
Deloitte Global study: Manufacturing’s ongoing influence in driving global economies
In its comprehensive 2016 Global manufacturing competitiveness index (GMCI), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global) and the Council on Competitiveness (the Council) in the United States build upon the GMCI…
by - April 12, 2016 2:32 pm
Skyline Report: Healthy growth seen in Northwest Arkansas residential real estate market
Demand for new homes and disciplined building has resulted in perhaps the healthiest real estate market Northwest Arkansas has seen in more than eight years, according to the latest Arvest…