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ArcBest to Build New Headquarters in Fort Smith

The companys $30 million plan was announced Friday.

Wal-Mart Canada CEO to oversee Europe, Middle East and Africa 

Wal-Mart Stores announced Friday (May 30) that Shelley Broader, president and CEO of Walmart Canada, has been promoted to executive vice president, president and CEO of Walmart EMEA.   In her…

ArcBest to invest $30 million on corporate office expansion in Fort Smith (Updated)

Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. – formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp. – is expanding its corporate presence in the region with a $30 million plan that will see the construction…

Knesek Guns receives ‘E’ Award from U.S. Department of Commerce

Van Buren-based Knesek Guns Inc. was recognized with the “E” Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The award, which was presented to Knesek employees by U.S. Secretary of Commerce…

Greene appointed to USA Truck Board of Directors

Alexander Greene, the former head of U.S. private equity at Brookfield Asset Management, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Van Buren-based USA Truck. Greene’s appointment expands the…

NWA new construction permit values decline in April

The local construction sector in Benton and Washington counties is building new roads, trail infrastructure and several large commercial projects, but new home starts declined sharply in April. The four…

Arkansas’ income-parity struggle

A long-standing economic goal of Arkansas officials is to achieve 100% income parity with the United States. The goal is ambitious – overly so in the short-term but possible long-term…

Bumps and chukkers: Polo bowls into Benton County

A secluded, green pasture, with beautifully groomed horses doesn't seem like an unusual scene for Northwest Arkansas until you start throwing around terms like "pony goal" and "chukker." Non-traditional sports…

The Supply Side: More supplier brands dabbling in retail ventures

The lines between supplier and retailer are becoming more blurred in a world in which technology blends the various ways – aka, omni-channels – in which consumers and retailers interact….

$40 million upgrade underway for Dixie plant in Fort Smith

The Dixie plant in Fort Smith, one of the first manufacturing operations to move to the city after World War II, is receiving a $40 million equipment and facility upgrade…

Tyson agrees to pay a $305,000 EPA fine.

Tyson Foods agreed to pay a $305,000 federal fine resulting from a spill of rendered oily chicken byproducts from its facility in Harmony, N.C., into two local water sources —…

Tyson Foods offers $6.8 billion for Hillshire Brands (Updated)

Tyson Foods announced Thursday (May 29) plans to acquire Hillshire Brands in a deal that would be worth $6.8 billion. Tyson said it is not interested in Pinnacle Foods, which…

Tyson Foods Offers Nearly $7 Billion for Hillshire Brands

Tyson on Thursday said it would pay $50 per share for the company, a deal worth $6.8 billion.

Wal-Mart most shopped grocer, ALDI, Publix favored more

Consumer grocer preferences vary widely across the country with a plethora of choices from no frills low price leader ALDI to full service Publix and nontraditional Trader Joe’s. A recent…

A hardware industry look-ahead

Sales of hardware related products look to be a sweet spot for retailers and suppliers in the months and years ahead. The recent announcement that U.S. regulators are backing off…

June kicks off with art parties, International Festival, and Art of Wine

June will get off to a busy start as Northwest Arkansas hosts an UpStream Art event, The International Festival, Art of Wine, an evening with Third Day, and more. Get…

‘High south cuisine’ food culture emerging in Northwest Arkansas

The local food movement is sprouting wings across Northwest Arkansas as world-class culinary experts connect with local farms for produce and protein which are converted into what is called “high…

Simmons First acquires fourth bank in last year

Fresh off three major acquisitions in less than a year, Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. announced today another big buyout. Simmons First said it has entered into a definitive…

Arkansas’ energy producers, regulators await new EPA emission rules

No one knows exactly how the Environmental Protection Agency’s “dirty air” rules will shake out next week, but Arkansas stakeholders are anxiously waiting to hear the details of President Barack…