by - January 14, 2020 7:07 pm
XNA sets record in 2019
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill announced Tuesday (Jan. 14) enplanements rose 17% to a record of 922,533 in 2019, from 788,261 in 2018. “The record growth in 2019…
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by - January 9, 2020 11:11 am
Report: NWA residents like trails, dislike rush hour traffic
When it comes to the transportation system in Northwest Arkansas, residents are most satisfied with the availability of off-street paths and trails but least satisfied with traffic flow during peak…
by - January 8, 2020 2:58 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport expands TSA checkpoint
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill recently opened an expanded security checkpoint that will allow for a fourth checkpoint lane. Board members of the Northwest Arkansas National Airport Authority…
by - January 8, 2020 11:52 am
Nielsen names 2019 innovation winners for CPG
Innovation is a must for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. They continually face brutal competition from disruptive brands and a massive effort from retailers growing their private branded businesses. Nielsen…
by - January 7, 2020 1:08 pm
J.B. Hunt earnings to fall, revenue to rise in fourth quarter
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to report declines in earnings per share for the fourth quarter and for 2019 as weakness continues in the brokerage segment…
by - January 6, 2020 3:02 pm
ArDOT to host 12 meetings on proposal to extend half-cent sales tax for highway projects
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will host 12 public meetings across the state through April on the extension of a half-cent sales tax for highway projects. ArDOT also will…
by - January 2, 2020 9:42 am
J.B. Hunt purchases furniture carrier RDI Last Mile
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has acquired the assets of South Easton, Mass.-based carrier RDI Last Mile Co. as J.B. Hunt continues to expand its final mile business….
by - December 30, 2019 11:42 am
The Supply Side: More retail stores close as 2019 winds down
Through the first 49 weeks of the year, U.S. retailers have announced more than 9,271 store closures, nearly double the amount recorded in 2018. There is no sign when the…
by - December 29, 2019 12:49 pm
Drake Field in Fayetteville to accept $1.1 million DOT grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a supplemental appropriation of $485 million for 108 airports in 48 states, and Drake Field in Fayetteville will receive nearly $1.13 million of…
by - December 28, 2019 10:38 am
The Supply Side: Convenience store sector optimistic about 2020 economics
One of the fastest-growing retail segments — convenience stores — reports strong business conditions with a positive outlook for 2020, according to the recent CSP Outlook Survey. The trade group…
by - December 20, 2019 10:16 am
Former Little Rock Harley-Davidson dealership dells for $1.4 million
A former Harley Davidson dealership at 10300 Interstate 30 in Little Rock sold Thursday (Dec. 19) for $1.4 million to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. The property totals 19,224 square…
by - December 19, 2019 1:16 pm
The Supply Side: More retailers offer installment financing this holiday season
Consumers across the country have largely kept their household finances in sound shape over the past few years. But as more retailers entice large ticket purchases with pay-later plans, economists…
by - December 9, 2019 1:42 pm
XNA might change name to Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Highfill might become Northwest Arkansas National Airport, if the board approves the change. Board members of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority will discuss…
by - December 9, 2019 11:20 am
J.B. Hunt, JDA to integrate technology platforms
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will integrate its technology platform with the platform of technology company JDA Software Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz. J.B. Hunt and JDA announced Monday…
by - December 8, 2019 2:02 pm
The Supply Side: Amazon remains low-price leader online against competitors
Amazon continues to beat its major online competitors in the low-price game, according to a recent pricing study by Boston-based e-commerce analytics firm Profitero. Walmart may claim to be to…
by - December 5, 2019 8:41 pm
ArDOT shows 3 alignments to improve access to XNA
Residents looked at maps and gave opinions on plans to improve access to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in a public meeting on the project to build a connector…
by - December 3, 2019 7:37 pm
As part of planned succession, J.B. Hunt executive Terry Matthews to retire in April
Terry Matthews, executive vice president and president of intermodal for Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., will retire April 1, 2020, according to a news release. On that date,…
by - December 3, 2019 11:05 am
XNA to study feasibility of cargo operations
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) recently hired Cincinnati-based consultant Landrum & Brown Inc. to determine the feasibility of attracting cargo operations and tenants to the Highfill airport. The study will…
by - November 26, 2019 2:36 pm
The Supply Side: Furner inherits sound business, faces high expectations
John Furner, the relatively new CEO of Walmart U.S., is a Walmart lifer at 45 years old. He has logged 26 years at the retail giant, working his way up…
by - November 24, 2019 4:38 pm
Peak season has yet to meet expectations; intermodal volumes down 3%
The 2019 peak season has yet to meet expectations with drayage providers and more broadly across the transportation sector as intermodal volumes declined 3% in the third quarter. Transportation technology…