Regions

Now is the time

We respectfully disagree with the view of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, who believes a looming budget battle is not the time to defund and/or otherwise kill the federal healthcare law…

Amazon, Wal-Mart, eBay favored by consumers

A recent survey by STORES asked consumers to identify their favorite online retailers. Consumers were simply asked which websites they shopped most often.  Rankings were based on the total number…

Target contributes to Youth Bridge

Youth Bridge received a $2,000 donation from Target to continue its art therapy program for the girls and boys at its emergency shelters. Youth Bridge depends on a variety of…

Tusk to Tail: A hot party, cool win and free birthday cake

“It’s not what happens, but it’s how you react to what happens,” new Razorback football coach Bret Bielema said in his season-opening press conference last week. The Hogs bounced back…

Listen to the rock star

A couple of weeks ago Bono, the lead singer in the rock group U2 and advocate for the developed world to assist in the economic development of Africa, made the…

Bigger than a postcard

This past week, the 1.3 million Wal-Mart associates in the United States received a post card reminder that the open enrollment dates for their health plan insurance is approaching. But…

Court again rejects ABF suit against Teamsters

ABF Freight System has again seen a $750 million lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and YRC rejected by a federal court. ABF, the largest subsidiary of Fort Smith-based…

NWABJ Announces Changes

Darin Gray is now the sole owner of the business magazine, and Rob Gutterridge has been promoted to publisher.

8th & Walton Experiment Gaining Foothold

The weekly webcast Saturday Morning Meeting is growing in popularity.

Beer and Wine Now, Liquor to Follow

Retailers, distributors planning business models around untapped market in Benton County.

Beauty School Owner Sees Growth at Four Campus Locations

As more students become wary of being saddled to a mountain of student debt while obtaining a four-year degree, the fact many are turning to beauty school as a cheaper alternative isnt so surprising.