by - April 1, 2024 1:52 pm
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. (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…
by - March 23, 2024 12:55 pm
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report finds that large food and beverage retailers posted income gains during the height of the pandemic and continue to do so, calling into question…
by - March 22, 2024 11:12 am
Brian Holt, president and CEO of Hope Cancer Resources, will retire this year, concluding a 31-year career dedicated to serving cancer patients in Northwest Arkansas. Under Holt’s leadership, the Springdale-based nonprofit…
