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…

Clayton House Belle Grove Historic District Walking Tour

Truly step back in time with the Clayton House’s new walking tour through one of Arkansas’ oldest neighborhoods. Fort Smith’s Belle Grove Historic District boasts the largest variety of Victorian architectural…