by - February 13, 2015 9:48 pm
Sean Connolly to become CEO of ConAgra Foods
Sean Connolly will become CEO of ConAgra Foods effective April 6 upon the retirement of Gary Rodkin. Rodkin will serve as a senior advisor to the company between April 6…
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by - February 13, 2015 9:33 pm
Andrew Gibson joins Atlas Technology Group
Atlas Technology Group of Bentonville has named Andrew Gibson as chief data scientist. He will report directly to Nicholas Dozier, president of the retail data consultant group. “Andrew’s highly-analytic approach…
by - February 13, 2015 4:51 pm
Valentine’s Day weekend could deliver ice and snow to Arkansas
All of Arkansas could be covered in ice and snow beginning Sunday night (Feb. 15) and into Monday, according to a report from AccuWeather. Overall, AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski reports…
by - February 13, 2015 6:51 am
New events, Crystal Bridges focus of Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber banquet
The collaborative nature of the Bentonville/Bella Vista community, as well as all of Northwest Arkansas, seemed to be a theme at the 88th Annual Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Banquet…
by - February 12, 2015 7:35 pm
Wal-Mart eyes a liquor license in Texas
Adult beverages are one of the faster growing categories at Wal-Mart Stores and one of the ways the retail giants seeks to woo Millennials. But Texas law prohibits publicly…
by - February 12, 2015 7:12 pm
2015 ‘Home and Living Show’ to promote life in the Fort Smith area
The annual Home Show presented by the Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders will run from Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22, and this year, the community can expect…
by - February 12, 2015 6:31 pm
Be careful what you say around your TV
If you want to keep up with the latest legal issues surrounding the Internet, the Electronic Foundation Frontier is a pretty good site to bookmark and check regularly. One issue…
by - February 12, 2015 5:30 pm
The Video Wire: USA Truck money and waterpark names
Parrot Island Waterpark, USA Truck money and the debate on how to insure Fort Smith’s estimated $240 million in assets are topics of this week’s video collaboration between The City…
by - February 12, 2015 5:15 pm
Sen. English to push broad workforce education legislation
Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock, will present a package of workforce education bills that will reorganize the state’s career education programs under the Department of Career Education, create a…
by - February 12, 2015 5:07 pm
Wal-Mart acknowledges inventory woes in U.S. stores, seeks ‘fresh’ fix
Inventory issues continue to plague the nation’s larger retailer with some Wal-Mart stores carrying too much product while shelves are empty in other regions. The retailer has acknowledged its out-of-stocks…
by - February 12, 2015 4:38 pm
Tyson Foods gives UA $120,000 to support retention and graduation
Tyson Foods Inc. awarded a $120,000 grant to the Office of Diversity Affairs at the University of Arkansas to create the Tyson Inclusive Excellence Scholarships and the Tyson Academic Enrichment…
by - February 12, 2015 11:39 am
USA Truck chief sees a ‘better trajectory’ in 2015
Less than two years ago Van Buren-based USA Truck was losing money faster than a fur coat sales booth at a PETA rally. Company shares, which historically traded between $10-$20…
by - February 12, 2015 10:54 am
Retail sales expected to rise 4% this year
Consumers sentiment sits at a seven-year high and American’s are holding more cash from lower fuel prices which are expected to push retail sales up 4.1% this year, according to…
by - February 11, 2015 9:21 pm
Arkansas’ tourism tax revenue sets new record in 2014, sector jobs hit new high
Collections of Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax needed only 11 of the 12 months of 2014 to set a new annual record. Richard Davies said this might happen. Collections of Arkansas’…
by - February 11, 2015 9:03 pm
Arkansas House Committee OKs controversial ‘intrastate commerce’ bill
The House City, County and Local Affairs committee approved a bill Wednesday that supporters say would improve intrastate commerce, with opponents saying it creates discrimination and takes away local control….
by - February 11, 2015 8:49 pm
West Coast port delays may cost retail $7 billion in 2015, impact meat sector
The nine-month gridlock between major West Coast port terminal operators and dockworkers which resulted in a weekend shutdown has raised concerns within the retail industry which has stayed fairly mute…
by - February 11, 2015 5:42 pm
Wal-Mart to invest $340 million in Canada
Wal-Mart Stores plans to invest $340 million this year expanding its footprint in Canada. The plans have been scaled back from $500 million a year ago. The retailer said about…
by - February 11, 2015 4:35 pm
Arkansas House Committee again rejects effort to split King and Lee holiday
A bill that would eliminate the dual status of a state holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Confederate general Robert E. Lee failed Wednesday for a second time…
by - February 11, 2015 4:00 pm
2014 tourism tax tally and employment up in Fort Smith and Van Buren
Hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren were up 4.2% and 1.4%, respectively, and collections of Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax has set a new annual record for collections…
by - February 11, 2015 3:05 pm
Wal-Mart to lean on suppliers for better prices, products, sustainable solutions
The number one internal lever Wal-Mart said it can pull this year is to grow comp store sales. Top executives note that they can’t do it alone, which is why…