by - January 4, 2016 12:00 am
WhyteSpyder CEO: Entrepreneurship a Way of Life
Eric Howerton recently fielded some questions from the Inside Retail team on his background and an upcoming DotCom Conference.
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by - January 4, 2016 12:00 am
Did You Know?
Retail Details: Trivia from both the history and current state of the industry.
by - December 30, 2015 2:28 pm
Ozark Mountain Poultry Products Now American Humane Certified
Ozark Mountain Poultry in Rogers has earned farm animal welfare certification from the American Humane Association.
by - December 30, 2015 10:16 am
Georgia Preschool Franchise Coming to Rogers
Primrose Schools, based in Georgia, has a large-scale development proposal for its first Arkansas location before the Rogers Planning Commission.
by - December 29, 2015 1:50 pm
Roma Italian in Rogers to Reopen as Pinnacle Bar & Grill
The Bowman Restaurant Group project has a target opening date of Jan. 7.
by - December 28, 2015 10:34 am
Retired Trucking Executive Breck Speed Dies at 81
Retired trucking executive James Breckinridge Breck Speed, a community and business leader for more than 50 years, died Dec. 24 at his home in Fort Smith. He was 81.
by - December 21, 2015 3:50 pm
Citizens-Parkway Deal Approved by Regulators
Although the merger is effective immediately, the two banks will operate separately under their current names until approximately mid-2016, until their banking systems can be consolidated.
by - December 21, 2015 12:00 am
Forecast: Politics Trumps All in 2016
Several industries are forecasted to do well next year, but the Presidential election will likely take center stage.
by - December 21, 2015 12:00 am
Walmart News Leads Top 10 Stories of 2015
From banking to business to the arts and health care, 2015 was important year for Northwest Arkansas.
by - December 21, 2015 12:00 am
Legal Woes, A Movie Cameo Were Among Years Best & Worst News
Our take on the bright spots and low moments of 2015.
by - December 21, 2015 12:00 am
Focus on Suppliers Lists Top 8 Retail Stories of 2015
This year, in-store technology exploded, multiple retailers merged and organic products went mainstream.
by - December 21, 2015 12:00 am
FTC Blocks Office Supply Merger; Retailers Push for Organic Cosmetics
Retail Report: National headlines from the retail world.
by - December 21, 2015 12:00 am
Q&A: Beffa Stresses Importance of Tech Knowledge
Diana Beffa, vice president of consumer & shopper marketing solutions at Digimarc Corp., says barcode technology can provide increased brand engagement and transparency.
by - December 18, 2015 4:08 pm
St. Louis Fed Releases Little Rock Burgundy Book
Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Friday published its latest Little Rock Burgundy Book, a quarterly review of economic information for the Little Rock Zone of the Eighth District.
by - December 18, 2015 1:50 pm
Business Journal Office Closed for Christmas
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office in Springdale will be closed Dec. 19 through Dec. 27 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
by - December 18, 2015 1:25 pm
Report: Tony Rogers Will Be Next CMO at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Tony Rogers, currently the companys chief marketing officer for Walmart’s China business segment, will begin his new role next month.
by - December 18, 2015 10:55 am
Anstaff Bank Acquisition of Twin Lakes Bank Officially Approved
The banks will continue to operate separately, and there are no plans to make changes to customer accounts at this time.
by - December 18, 2015 10:21 am
Three Nursing Students Inspire $240K in Endowed Scholarships at UA
The wife of a former University of Arkansas faculty member has endowed $240,000 in scholarship money in honor of three nursing students who provided medical care for her late husband, Joe Ziegler.
by - December 18, 2015 8:14 am
Bob King Elevated to Top Post At The Bank of Fayetteville
King, a BOF employee since 1999, will hold the title of community bank president. He replaces Mary Beth Brooks, the banks former president and CEO who resigned effective Nov. 30.
by - December 17, 2015 2:07 pm
Walmart Wage Increase Includes Raises to 39,000 Arkansans
Bentonville retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is making a $2.7 billion investment over the next two years in its U.S. workforce, including more than $64 million for 39,000 Walmart workers throughout Arkansas.