by - June 10, 2013 2:27 pm
Wal-Mart’s distribution centers are efficient, well-oiled operations serving the world’s largest retailer 24 hours a day. But these massive hubs also could hold the key toward improved sales growth for…
by - June 10, 2013 12:35 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford is satisfied that five companies have submitted letters of intent to do business in the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange, but more may be on…
by - June 10, 2013 12:21 pm
Five months into the year, electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at Oaklawn and Southland neared the $1.5 billion mark as both tracks saw smaller percentage increases in casino-style gambling….
by - June 10, 2013 12:00 pm
The Fort Smith Regional Economic Outlook Forum on July 10 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will include a presentation from Kevin Kliesen, business economist and research officer…
by - June 10, 2013 11:57 am
The University of Arkansas Athletics Department had 236 student-athletes earn a 3 grade point average or higher in the 2013 spring academic semester. The list of student-athletes includes 43 Academic…
by - June 10, 2013 11:54 am
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (June 10) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Charles Allen, Ph.D., Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires…
by - June 10, 2013 11:09 am
No immediate change in work schedule, pay and benefits is expected for the more than 230 who work at Exide Technologies in Fort Smith as a result of the company…
by - June 9, 2013 11:34 pm
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…
by - June 9, 2013 9:52 pm
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…
by - June 9, 2013 8:53 pm
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….
by - June 9, 2013 6:02 pm
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…
by - June 9, 2013 5:28 pm
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…
by - June 9, 2013 5:14 pm
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….
by - June 9, 2013 3:45 pm
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…
by - June 9, 2013 12:46 pm
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,…
by - June 9, 2013 11:39 am
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…
by - June 7, 2013 6:51 pm
Rule No. 6 of legendary retailer Sam Walton was “celebrate your successes." But more than half of Walton’s list of “10 rules for building a business” dealt with engaging and…
by - June 7, 2013 1:55 pm
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., announced Friday (June 7) that Timothy Brooks has been nominated by President Barack Obama for U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. “With…
by - June 7, 2013 1:01 pm
In a wide-ranging speech to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Breakfast today (June 7), U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., spoke about the housing market, the overall…
by - June 7, 2013 12:35 pm
Two new polls show widespread state opposition to immigration reform, including a measure being considered at the federal level. A poll released Friday (June 7) by the Federation for American…
