by - February 12, 2014 10:34 am
In the competitive world of retail, selling convenience is key,. While Sears struggles to keep pace, the department store chain announced a bold move this week — free drive-through pickup…
by - February 12, 2014 6:14 am
A meeting of the Barling Board of Directors Tuesday (Feb. 11) billed as an economic development study session quickly spiraled into something else entirely. "Maybe this being called an economic…
by - February 11, 2014 8:37 pm
• Cargill to acquire Pet Carousel Cargill plans to acquire Pet Carousel, a Sanger, Calif.-based manufacturer of private label dog treats. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cargill believes…
by - February 11, 2014 6:22 pm
A Tuesday (Feb. 11) Board of Visitors meeting at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith provided an update to three new degree programs at the university, as well as…
by - February 11, 2014 6:17 pm
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to drop 8.4% in February from the same time last year, according to the monthly report released Tuesday (Feb….
by - February 11, 2014 6:12 pm
Consumers spend $725 billion annually on consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the battle for market share is a fierce one between national brands and private label marketers. The stakes are…
by - February 11, 2014 5:41 pm
The new Arkansas Music Pavilion under construction in Rogers will be named the Walmart AMP, following a $2.5 million gift from the retailer on Tuesday (Feb. 11). The Walton Arts Center…
by - February 11, 2014 3:58 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors for the first time Tuesday (Feb. 11) heard from an attorney who believes the city may have the authority to level fines against Whirlpool…
by - February 11, 2014 3:02 pm
Matt Hicks has been named market president in Rogers and Bentonville, according to Scott Hancock, Centennial Bank Division President. Hicks has worked in a variety of roles for Centennial Bank,…
by - February 11, 2014 2:17 pm
The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012, according to a statement from the…
by - February 11, 2014 1:08 pm
It took federal Bankruptcy Judge Ben Barry more than an hour Tuesday morning (Feb. 11) to weed through a long list of objections regarding the sale of Allens Canning to…
by - February 11, 2014 1:07 pm
Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Jacob Barnes to branch manager of the bank location at the corner of East Robinson Avenue and Butterfield Coach Road in Springdale. He will…
by - February 11, 2014 12:27 pm
The economy, particularly in Northwest Arkansas, has seen steady growth in the past two years. But on a national level the number of Americans who consider themselves middle class wage…
by - February 11, 2014 6:34 am
The financial picture at Van Buren-based USA Truck appears to be improving, but the company still posted a net loss of $9.11 million in 2013. While an improvement compared to…
by - February 10, 2014 7:45 pm
Punctuated by the high-energy rock riffs of Rush and massaged by the distinct baritone voice of advertising pitch man Mike Rowe, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has in recent days placed a…
by - February 10, 2014 6:44 pm
Country and bluegrass fans in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to see Willie Nelson and Alilson Krauss who announced they will perform at the AMP in Rogers on July…
by - February 10, 2014 5:38 pm
The Kendal King Group, in-store, retail marketing specialists, announces the appointment of Tina Waggener to its Bentonville office. The addition marks the first new hire of 2014 after a year…
by - February 10, 2014 4:11 pm
A variety of issues that specifically affect the elderly population in the state of Arkansas was the topic of discussion at Monday's (Feb. 10) League of Women Voters meeting in…
by - February 10, 2014 12:53 pm
Seven artists and their songs about Arkansas have been selected from more than 230 entries as part of the “Song of Arkansas” contest conducted by the Arkansas Department of Parks…
by - February 10, 2014 12:40 pm
The 2014 legislative fiscal session that begins Monday (Feb. 10) will be remembered for two words – Private Option – and three potential votes. When Republican lawmakers, in concert with…
