by - February 12, 2014 11:43 am
GHS Prom Fair – Take 2
Come out and shop for DEALS (we have over 175 barely used dresses; most are brand names) Greenwood High School Student Union Saturday February 15. 2014 – Drop off at…
Regions
by - February 12, 2014 11:16 am
Kroger acquires YOU Technology
Kroger has upped the ante on its efforts to incorporate digital media into its giant grocery business with the acquisition of YOU Technology Brand Services, a Silicon Valley-based startup. YOU…
by - February 12, 2014 10:34 am
Sears to offer drive-through pickup for online orders
In the competitive world of retail, selling convenience is key,. While Sears struggles to keep pace, the department store chain announced a bold move this week — free drive-through pickup…
by - February 12, 2014 6:14 am
Barling Board discusses beautification, business plans and taxes
A meeting of the Barling Board of Directors Tuesday (Feb. 11) billed as an economic development study session quickly spiraled into something else entirely. "Maybe this being called an economic…
by - February 11, 2014 8:37 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Cargill acquires Pet Carousel, ConAgra lowers guidance
• Cargill to acquire Pet Carousel Cargill plans to acquire Pet Carousel, a Sanger, Calif.-based manufacturer of private label dog treats. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cargill believes…
by - February 11, 2014 6:22 pm
New UAFS programs include robotics, finance and global business
A Tuesday (Feb. 11) Board of Visitors meeting at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith provided an update to three new degree programs at the university, as well as…
by - February 11, 2014 6:17 pm
February retail imports are expected to decline
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to drop 8.4% in February from the same time last year, according to the monthly report released Tuesday (Feb….
by - February 11, 2014 6:12 pm
The Supply Side: Private label options explored by suppliers, retailers
Consumers spend $725 billion annually on consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the battle for market share is a fierce one between national brands and private label marketers. The stakes are…
by - February 11, 2014 5:41 pm
Wal-Mart sponsors the Arkansas Music Pavilion with $2.5 million gift
The new Arkansas Music Pavilion under construction in Rogers will be named the Walmart AMP, following a $2.5 million gift from the retailer on Tuesday (Feb. 11). The Walton Arts Center…
by - February 11, 2014 4:36 pm
Report: Walmart Buys Naming Rights to AMP in Rogers
The agreement is for 10 years and $2.5 million, according to local CBS television affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5.
by - February 11, 2014 3:58 pm
Illinois attorney outlines plan to sue Whirlpool for Fort Smith pollution
The Fort Smith Board of Directors for the first time Tuesday (Feb. 11) heard from an attorney who believes the city may have the authority to level fines against Whirlpool…
by - February 11, 2014 3:02 pm
Centennial Bank promotes Matt Hicks to market president, Benton County
Matt Hicks has been named market president in Rogers and Bentonville, according to Scott Hancock, Centennial Bank Division President. Hicks has worked in a variety of roles for Centennial Bank,…
by - February 11, 2014 2:17 pm
UA System ranked 48 for utility patents received in 2012
The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012, according to a statement from the…
by - February 11, 2014 1:08 pm
Judge approves sale of Allens Canning to Sager Creek
It took federal Bankruptcy Judge Ben Barry more than an hour Tuesday morning (Feb. 11) to weed through a long list of objections regarding the sale of Allens Canning to…
by - February 11, 2014 1:07 pm
Arvest promotes Jacob Barnes at Springdale location
Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Jacob Barnes to branch manager of the bank location at the corner of East Robinson Avenue and Butterfield Coach Road in Springdale. He will…
by - February 11, 2014 12:27 pm
Fewer Americans identify as middle class, despite ongoing economic recovery
The economy, particularly in Northwest Arkansas, has seen steady growth in the past two years. But on a national level the number of Americans who consider themselves middle class wage…
by - February 11, 2014 11:08 am
Ron White
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a…
by - February 11, 2014 11:08 am
Ron White
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a…
by - February 11, 2014 11:07 am
Ron White
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a…
by - February 11, 2014 11:06 am
Artosphere Festival Orchestra with Time for Three
The Artosphere Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Corrado Rovaris, will be back for the 4th consecutive year. This 10×10 performance will include two pieces performed by the full orchestra: Billy…