Tag: Industries

Year in review: Ranking the Top 10 stories in 2016

Walmart, Tyson, healthcare round out the top three.

A look back: The best and worst of 2016

Depending on your perspective, the news was good, bad and ugly in 2016. Here are some of our observations about the news as compiled by our editorial staff.

Obamacare in crosshairs (OPINION)

President-elect Donald Trump has implied he might aim to modify the existing healthcare law over repeal, but as the civics lesson of 2016 has taught us, rhetoric and policy are not necessarily one in the same.

2016: Notable deaths

2016 will be remembered for the loss of some of the most prominent members of the Northwest Arkansas business community, who distinguished themselves in our region and beyond.

Can you brand sand? (Opinion)

Commodities are often manufacturing or industrial components, indistinguishable other than by price.

Real Deals: Self-storage developments attract $22.7 million investment

Self Storage Capital Partners, a real estate investment and management company based in Philadelphia, has bought four properties in Northwest Arkansas.

As FDIC bank failures ebb, Arkansas banks search for other growth opportunities

The first in a series of stories based on FDIC data analysis of Arkansas-based banks.

Supply Side: Direct-to-consumer becoming an important retail channel

Tyson Foods, Campbell Soup, ConAgra and Hershey Co., are all working with startups and online couriers on meal kit options aimed at busy families looking for convenient dinner options.

Supply Side: Online retail to top $590 billion by 2021

It first topped $100 billion in 2006.

Supply Side: General Mills restructures, shopper marketer relocates in Bentonville

Supply Side news briefs: headlines from the supplier world.

As Walmarts top food exec, Redfield enjoys a challenge

Take a leap of faith, because it can become very rewarding, said Charles Redfield, executive vice president of food at Walmart U.S.

Tyson Foods headquarters gets a makeover

One of the oldest buildings that make up the Springdale-based companys headquarters is going to get a remodel to the tune of $9 million.

CrossFit gym to relocate in Fayetteville

The gym is moving into a commercial development on College Avenue.

More growth for UARK Federal Credit Union

UARK has acquired acreage at the northwest corner of South Hill Avenue and MLK Boulevard for $800,000.

Merry Christmas from the Business Journal staff

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.

Mt. Carmel Community planning development in Fayetteville

The Benton-based senior living community is planning its third private-pay development in Northwest Arkansas.

VA building 20-bed rehabilitation center

The $9.9 million Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks project is expected to be completed in the summer or fall 2017.

Business Forecast Luncheon scheduled Jan. 27 in Rogers

Hosted by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, the luncheon will feature national and international experts to discuss the outlook for Arkansas, the nation and the world.

Arkansas banks reserve ratio ranks fourth in Eighth District

In the third quarter, the loan loss reserve ratio was 1.11%.

Jefferson Lines runs new Northwest Arkansas route

The Minnesota-based company has started a route running between Fayetteville and Harrison.

Arkansas medical marijuana pounds sold up almost 23% through November

Federal Judge strikes down parts of Arkansas law intended to regulate library books

The Supply Side: Walmart CEO says company ‘just getting started’ with changes

Texas-based appraisal firm opens in Fayetteville