by - February 17, 2014 10:04 pm
Twice in recent days, Bloomberg has reported Tyson Foods’ interest in acquiring Michael’s Foods, an egg protein business controlled by Goldman Sachs private equity arm. Tyson CEO Donnie Smith said…
by - February 17, 2014 8:23 pm
Old man winter is the blame for lackluster home sales across Northwest Arkansas in January and likely February as well, according to local agents. From Jan. 1 through the first…
by - February 17, 2014 8:18 pm
In his first public forum as CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Doug McMillon challenged employees and suppliers to innovate, saying he would push the envelope in testing these new ideas…
by - February 17, 2014 6:47 pm
A potential contract with an outside law firm which could lead to steep fines against Whirlpool Corp. for its admitted contamination of a large area on and around its former…
by - February 17, 2014 4:31 pm
One sector that has come roaring back from recessionary lows is the U.S. auto industry. While Americans are driving 7.2% less than they did before the 2008 recession, they are…
by - February 17, 2014 3:34 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently teamed up with the new local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host a star-studded event on Saturday (Feb. 22)…
by - February 17, 2014 1:16 pm
The down-in-the-weeds accounting detail is often tedious and tense, but suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores and other large retailers at one time or another have to manage chargebacks created when orders…
by - February 17, 2014 6:42 am
Two recent polls of likely Arkansas voters suggest that the political labeling of Arkansas’ private option plan has much to do with the plan’s support among voters. Which is to…
by - February 16, 2014 10:16 pm
The Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas is offering such an intriguing workshop that The City Wire and Potts & Company have partnered to provide scholarships to 10…
by - February 16, 2014 10:13 pm
As Arkansas’ Grand Old Party adjusts itself to being in the majority not only in the state’s Congressional delegation, but also in the state House and state Senate, the rest…
by - February 16, 2014 9:44 pm
The Roaring 20s were back in full swing on Saturday (Feb. 15) evening at the first-ever Fountains for Families Bootlegger's Ball. Benefitting the Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center, the…
by - February 16, 2014 9:18 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosted its second annual anti-Valentine’s Day bash, the Black Hearts Ball, Saturday night (Feb. 15), attracting the young and young-at-heart. The 500 guests were…
by - February 14, 2014 3:55 pm
Two Sebastian County department heads will be challenging each other in the race for County Treasurer/Collector now that Sebastian County Human Resources Director Steve Hotz has announced he would challenge…
by - February 14, 2014 3:51 pm
Around 350 people enjoyed a memorable Thursday evening (Feb. 13) at the 7th annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” gala, which benefitted Youth Bridge, a nonprofit organization based in Northwest Arkansas…
by - February 14, 2014 3:24 pm
A Van Buren factory has increased its staffing levels and broke ground Friday (Feb. 14) on a 10,000-square-foot expansion of its existing facility. Arkansas Lamp, which largely services the domestic…
by - February 14, 2014 11:40 am
Employees of Allens Canning have been told that Chris Kiser, CEO and founder of Lerwick Partners, a Dallas-based consumer goods company, will be the next CEO for the Siloam Springs…
by - February 14, 2014 8:45 am
Where could one go for a pre-Valentine’s dinner and entertainment? An evening at Party on the Patio was the place to be to celebrate a young man’s passion for music at…
by - February 14, 2014 6:16 am
Five women in Van Buren went on dates with seven different men Thursday night (Feb. 13). While it may seem improbable, it's exactly what happened at the city's public library…
by - February 13, 2014 6:40 pm
Quick. Think of someone you know with a proverbial heart of gold. That warm feeling you get inside from thinking about them is exactly what you can expect to feel…
by - February 13, 2014 5:48 pm
Chris Sultemeier leads about 80,000 employees in Walmart’s logistics division. He oversees the massive supply chain operations for more than 180 distribution centers, fulfillment centers and import warehouses. It’s a safe…
