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Kayak Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn to kayak? Here is your chance to learn from a kayak instructor for the American Canoe Association (ACA). Participants will learn all aspects of…

Hobbs State Park Summer Day Camp

School is out! Now it’s time for some fun! Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area announces three additional summer camps for two age groups. These Day Camps are for nature…

Family Fun Nights at Northwest Arkansas Mall

Northwest Arkansas Mall is kicking off Family Fun Nights every Tuesday in June from 5 – 7 p.m., complete with delicious food specials, free entertainment for the entire family and…

Walmart to Launch Price Comparison Tool This Summer

The Savings Catcher will allow customers at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to reap return in the form of a store gift card if the tool finds a lower price from a competitor.

Sams Club Introduces Chip-Enabled Credit Card Security

Sams Club is the first major American retailer to use the technology for its store credit cards, which will be available June 23.

Wal-Mart succession plan keeps Walton family in board leadership

The world got a glimpse into the future board leadership for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Friday (June 6) as longtime chairman Rob Walton announced Greg Penner, his son-in-law, was chosen…

Walmart Meeting Concludes Shareholders Week

Associates, executives and celebrities gathered Friday for the retail giants signature annual event.

Wal-Mart shareholders, employees hear about ‘customer-centric’ technology

The Wal-Mart shareholders meetings have become part late-night talk show, part church service/pep rally, part United Nations parade, with a retail Woodstock music festival sans the hippies, mushrooms and mud….

Last Call For Forty Under 40 Nominations

Today is the deadline to submit nominations for the 18th annual class.

Fort Smith Chamber golf tournament to feature robot ‘player’

The 21st Annual Jack White Legislative Golf Tournament to be held Monday, June 16, will involve more than golfers trying to prove their skills on the course – it will…

Wal-Mart talks U.S. manufacturing jobs, grocery gains and health care

Bill Simon, CEO of Walmart U.S., said the retailer is excited about the interest from about 500 U.S. companies who want to sell American-made products in its stores. Many of…

Railcar manufacturer to create 350 jobs in Jonesboro

The former Nordex USA wind turbine factory in Jonesboro has been sold to a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, a Dallas-based firm that will re-open the closed plant as a railcar…

Flexible football ticket purchase program announced by UA Athletics

With less than 90 days left until the opening kickoff of the 2014 football season at Auburn on Aug. 30, the Arkansas Department of Athletics is announcing new monthly payment…

Wingnut and Nobody’s Darlins – Live at La Huerta on Garrison

Three great bands, one great cause. Saturday June 7th at La Huerta on Garrison. Alexandra Salamone – 6-7 Nobody's Darlins – 7-9 Wingnut – 9-11

Razorback Greenway already proving a benefit for local businesses

As the dream of a regional trail system is rapidly becoming a reality, Northwest Arkansas businesses are reaping the benefits from the Razorback Regional Greenway. The Greenway should be “substantially…

Sunday at Wakarusa offers up Kung Fu and Magic Beans

On the agenda for Sunday at Wakarusa is some Kung Fu, Magic Beans and sounds from a band from Australia. It’s the final day of music at the large outdoor…

THRIVE Bentonville snags first food vendor

THRIVE Bentonville is a 44,000 square foot mixed-use experience with 62 residences and two culinary activators. ERC, the project developer announced Thursday (June 5) that Crepes Paulette, known for their…

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain