Regions

Economist: South to See Growth In Future Construction Spending

The backlog for the Southern region, which includes Arkansas, is up from 8.88 months in the first quarter of 2012.

Trade Exchange Adding Contracting Request Form

Development will address the needs of both buyers and sellers in the construction, building services and supplies category.

Advanced Dermatology Acquires Revive Day Spa

Eight employees from Revive join 22 others already with Advanced Dermatology.

Equity Group Acquires Transplace Logistics Firm

Greenbriar Equity Group LLC acquired Transplace from an affiliate of CI Capital Partners.

1Q Data Shows Arkansas Banks At Top of ROA, ROE Rankings

Average ROA of Arkansas banks surged to 1.26 percent in the first quarter of 2013.

‘Last Chance’ In Name Only

Springdale liquor store no longer last chance for booze.

Slim Chickens in Expansion Mode

Company’s number of restaurants will increase from 7 to 13 in the next year.

New Owner Enters Picture at Bentonville School

New York artist now owns building that houses Pine Crest Private School.

Sun Could Shine Again on Rundown Hotel

A national tenant is poised to purchase the Sunrise Inn in Springdale.

Dealership Executive Exits Picture in Bentonville

Clay Maxey, formerly a co-owner, is no longer at Everett Maxey Buick GMC.

Naming Rights for New Rogers AMP a Mystery

There will be several options for the new facility.

H.J. Heinz announced Friday (June 7) the completion of its acquisition by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital. The acquisition agreement…

Meat processors continue consolidation

Meat giant JBS, parent company of Pilgrim’s Pride, said it will pay as much as $3 billion in cash and assumed debt of Seara Brasil poultry to expand its footprint…

Wal-Mart tests virtual shops in Toronto

Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble recently teamed up to offer Toronto shoppers more convenience. The corporate duo recently placed virtual pop-up stores in 50 bus stations across the Canadian city….

Analysts quiz Wal-Mart officers on market, legal issues

Wal-Mart’s top management team sat down with analysts following Friday’s (June 7) shareholder meeting to discuss operating challenges and growth potential for the retail giant this coming year. Chief Financial…

Mr. Sam’s meeting metamorphosis

Like much of small town America, the circus comes to town only once a year. That’s what Wal-Mart shareholders and Northwest Arkansas have come to expect each June. Just like…

Casino accounting

I hate gambling. I even hate attending conferences in Las Vegas when I don’t gamble. For me gambling at a casino is a noisy, smoky waste of time and money….

Local entrepreneur touts green pizza

One local business entrepreneur sees green pizza as appetizing and said keeping a lid on overhead costs also allows him to pass those savings on to consumers. Rolf Wilkin, owner…

NWA Dogwalk supports area animal shelters

Compassionate people and dog owners met up to exchange caretaking information and raise funds for local animal shelters at the Bentonville Bark Park Saturday morning. The 2nd Annual NWA Dogwalk,…

Photography the focus of CAE’s June Exhibit

Patrons were treated to an array of photographic images on Friday (June 7) at the Opening Reception of the Center for Art and Education’s June exhibit. Entitled Photography Dynamics, the…