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BOZ Executive Headed to Great Southern Bank

John Summers named NWA market manager for Missouri-based lender.

Consumers balk at Amazon Prime hike

Amazon is testing the waters for consumer loyalty with its $20 price hike to Amazon Prime. The increased subscription could add $150 million to the retailer’s bottom line according to…

The soul business: How cemeteries make money (or don’t)

The old saying “whistling by the graveyard” may have new context for anyone who has seen a cemetery but never thought about how one makes money. According to Kelly Lowell,…

Walmart to Go sells convenience, prices remain consistent

There are $415 billion reasons Wal-Mart is testing its first convenience store just three blocks from its home office and Walmart Store 100. The big box titan is determined to…

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

Puppet theater that tells the story of love in an ecologically scary time. May 13-15, 7pm & May 17 at 2pm and 8pm in Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center. Tickets…

2014 Artosphere Celebration

This is an opportunity for the community to get to know the Artosphere artists, hear about festival highlights and enjoy live music, specialty food and beverages. Patrons can also receive…

Boosting literacy is the focus of ‘Bags for Books’

Perfume aromas mingled in the air at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Springdale Tuesday morning (March 18) for the 2nd annual Bags for Books lunch and auction. Around 350…

Asa Hutchinson unveils workforce education plan

GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson proposed creating regional “Workforce Education Councils” to better assess worker needs for employers and to streamline funding for workforce education in Arkansas. The plan calls…

Fly Tying Workshop

Nationally known fly fishing expert, Sallyann Brown, will lead a fly tying workshop at the Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area visitor center Sunday March 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to…

Ex-Arvest Executive Cuts Ties With Local Boards

Dennis Smiley, who suddenly resigned last week after 25 years with Arvest Bank, resigned Monday as chairman of the Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation board of directors, and from The Jones Trust board of directors.

Wal-Mart influences continue to push rapid growth in Bentonville

When Ralph Overstreet bought a watch repair shop on Bentonville’s town square in 1948, the city had less than 3,000 residents, no one had ever heard of Sam Walton, and…

NWA events include marathons, seed planting and men coming to dinner

Northwest Arkansas will usher in the new season with Spring Break Specials at Crystal Bridges, a premier art show in Bentonville, the return of the Hogeye, and the 11th annual…

Gaming software helps Walmart logistics improve safety education, culture

There’s hardly a single minute of downtime in a busy Walmart distribution center (DC), so the the three minutes it takes to recharge a forklift battery is not wasted because…

Walmart to Go is not the retailer’s first convenience store

The new Walmart to Go convenience store opened recently in Bentonville is not the retailer’s first experiment with the small-store format. Wal-Mart historians and former corporate officers told The City…

Skyline Report Shows Balance in Residential Construction, Sales

The number of residential building permits issued is well balanced with the number of new homes that are now occupied, according to the Arvest Skyline Report.

Walmart U.S. adds gaming service in push to boost electronic sales

The entertainment category at Walmart U.S., which consists largely of consumer electronics, has been challenged in recent years by a decline in innovative products and shrinking margins resulting from downward…

Gun ban, new degree programs on UA System Trustees agenda

The University of Arkansas System announced Monday (March 17) that its Board of Trustees would meet Thursday (March 20) and Friday (March 21) at the University of Arkansas at Fort…

New complaint filed in Maggio case may involve Fort Smith businessman

Attorneys for the family of a Faulkner County woman who died in April 2008 due to what the family alleged was neglect and negligence have added even more fuel to…

Beebe names 36 to Arkansas boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (March 17) announced the following appointments and reappointments. Chris Palmer, Little Rock, as Circuit Judge in the Third Division of the 6th Judicial District. Appointment…