Tag: Industries

Logistics Company Names Leadership Team

Watco Supply Chain Services recently formed a three-person executive team to work with existing customers and to develop the companys intermodal offerings.

Top Fort Smith Hotel Bought by Local Group

The guest rooms at the Hampton Inn will undergo a $3 million, Hilton-branded renovation as part of the Forever Young initiative.

Floyds Payday

High school sports have turned into big business, especially so in the South.

Ballgame Booze

There were no brawls, riots or couch fires when beer and wine were sold inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for the first time Sept. 6.

Startup Warrior

DataRank co-founder Chuong Nguyen has a sports interest that caught our attention.

Beach Break

Emily Tubert, a three-time All-American at the University of Arkansas, has been cast for the Golf Channels Big Break.

Walmart VP David Tovar Leaving Company

David Tovar, vice president of corporate communications at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced in an email to media on Friday that he is leaving the company, effective Sept. 30.

Cotton, Pryor Agree to TV Debate in Fayetteville

Arkansas voters will have the opportunity to see incumbent U.S. Sen Mark Pryor (D) and challenger, Arkansas Rep. Tom Cotton (R), face off in a live, televised debate on Oct. 14.

Redman & Associates Closes Rogers Facility

Redman & Associates LLC, a leading manufacturer of Disney ride-on toys, has closed its $6.5 million Rogers facility, according to a report Tuesday by Northwest Arkansas Newspapers.

Neile Jones Exiting KNWA After 17-Year Run

The local NBC affiliate announced Monday that its evening news anchor will depart Oct. 2.

Commercial Vacancy Rates Declining, Multifamily Rates, Prices Increasing

The latest Skyline Report shows positive absorption of existing space continues to bring down vacancy rates in the commercial real estate market in Benton and Washington counties.

Merger Complete, Tyson Foods Moving Forward

Donnie Smith told investors in Boston on Thursday that the combination process of Tyson and The Hillshire Brands Co. is well under way.

Retail Veterans Lend Insight to CPG Startups

New firm Selling to the Masses provides mentorship for early-stage consumer product companies.

Retail Copes With Meshwork of E-Commerce, Brick-and-Mortar

Most retailers are focused on omni-channel strategy, as online and in-store shopping converge.

Tyson Digs Deep For Coveted Hillshire Deal

Tyson Foods Inc. pulled together $8.5 billion in bonds, loans, stock, tangible equity units and cash to land the biggest deal in the history of the U.S. meat industry.