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SUPPLY SIDE: Soft drinks companies invest in healthier beverages, Black Friday success at Walmart

PepsiCo will acquire sparkling probiotic drink maker KeVita, in a deal reported to total about $200 million.

In Rogers, yet another assisted living facility being proposed

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its next meeting for an 85,000-square-foot assisted living development near the front gate of Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.

Startup Junkie launches website with nonprofit partner, hopes joint effort will boost entrepreneurial ecosystem

Startup Junkie Consulting and the Community Venture Foundation of Fayetteville have joined to form the NWA Venture Team, launching a new website, NWAVentureTeam.org.

Arkansas bankers, namesake of Dodd-Frank agree it shouldve been more lenient on smaller banks

Dodd-Frank was signed into law in July 2010 and was designed to be a response to the near financial meltdown of 2008 in which several large banks failed.

Tyson Foods incoming CEO Tom Hayes rose quickly through the ranks

Tyson Foods is preparing for a management shift and its only the second time in the companys long history where the incoming CEO is not a veteran employee of the Springdale-based meat giant.

New CEO named for Tyson Foods, company ends fiscal year with 45% income jump

Tyson Foods ended its fiscal year with net income of $1.768 billion, 45% more than the previous fiscal year, thanks in part to lower grain costs, better margins in the chicken segment and continued success with its prepared foods business.

Walton Arts Center begins 25th season after $23 million remodel

The improvements include a new lobby and significant additions to the back-of-house area.

Theater projects taking shape in Fayetteville, Bentonville

An independent movie theater in downtown Fayetteville and a commercial theater in downtown Bentonville are both in the works.

Walmart AMP breaks records, sees biggest year yet

Its 2016, top-line revenue is projected to increase 16% to $11.22 million.

Bill Bradley to retire from Washington Regional next year

Officials at Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville announced Thursday (Nov. 17) that Bill Bradley, the organizations longest-serving chief executive officer, will retire in November next year.

Walmart Museum adds new exhibits

New permanent exhibits include the front door from Wal-Mart Stores founder Sam Waltons first Ben Franklin store in Newport, a jewelry safe once used in the Walmart Supercenter on West Walnut Street in Rogers, and a copy of Waltons flight book and visor.

E-commerce continues to play a larger role in retailers Black Friday, holiday game plans

Retail giant Walmart U.S. will kick off its digital Black Friday sales in Arkansas at 11:01 p.m. the night before Thanksgiving Day, three hours earlier than last year.

‘Hogeye races gain Tyson Foods as presenting sponsor, moving from Fayetteville to Springdale

Tyson Foods of Springdale announced Monday (Nov. 14) an agreement to become the presenting sponsor of the Hogeye Marathon and Relays, an annual marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay, 5K run/walk and kids marathon.

Wall Street expects Wal-Mart to report reduced third-quarter earnings, 1% revenue gain

Margin compression and increased spending on e-commerce capabilities is expected to dampen Wal-Mart Stores third-quarter earnings by about 7% compared to a year ago.

Chris Sultemeier, top logistics exec at Walmart U.S., to retire in January

The announcement was made by Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon at the retailers annual Veterans Day event held Friday at the corporate headquarters.

Harrison French, AFHJ architecture firms joining forces

AFHJ Architects, the oldest active architecture firm in Fayetteville, has joined with Bentonville-based Harrison French & Associates (HFA), the largest architecture and engineering firm in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release.

Bentonville Plaza, surrounding land sold to OKC investor for $56.8 million

An Oklahoma-based investor has paid $56.8 million to acquire the nine-story Bentonville Plaza office building and 16 additional acres, near the the headquarters of Wal-Mart Stores.

Wal-Mart CEO makes hard sell on environmental transparency and sustainability to Millennials

Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon recently laid out his vision to Millennials for the retailers effort to create a new era of trust and transparency for customers.

Virtual Care: Arkansas Childrens Hospital to pilot pediatric telemedicine around the state

Technology bridges the gap in areas with a shortage of physician specialists.

Assisted living construction booming in Rogers

Four properties will add 426 new units to the assisted living inventory in Benton County, as demand surges.

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas announces 2025 Power of the Purse honorees

NIH awards UAMS nearly $3M for cancer research

Baptist Health Foundation receives grants for women’s health, oncology initiatives

Arkansas State University Heritage Sites to pursue National Heritage Area designation