Tag: Industries

Wal-Mart Buys Accel’s Interest in Wal-Mart.com

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced on July 23 that it will purchase Accel Partners? interest in Walmart.com.

River Valley Homes Busy in Springdale

New residences and a church top Northwest Arkansas biggest real state deals.

State Still Lagging for Capital Investments

Compared with other states, Arkansas is virtually invisible to venture capitalists.

NDCC Fulfills Aladdin?s Wish

Net Design Computer Center Inc. of Springdale is overhauling Aladdin Realtors? Web presence.

ITRC Survey Identifies Issues

It?s been widely reported that Arkansas companies are hurting for information technology workers. But what other issues do Arkie IT leaders face?

Religion Returns to Work

Religion is easing back into the workplace.

Springdale First Baptist Church Scores Five Mice

First Baptist Church of Springdale has a first-class Web site.

Is Endorsing Really Endorsing?

Perhaps political schedules are keeping some relatives from talking to each other as much as usual.

The Root of the Tree Ordinance

Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody said ?Governments rise and fall by trees here,? and by the looks of the planned new tree ordinance, trees will have more power than ever in Northwest Arkansas? largest town.

AWA gets UA, California

Athletic World Advertising of Fayetteville, the world?s largest sports calendar company, has signed the University of Arkansas athletic department to a five-year commitment to produce Razorback football, basketball and spring sports calendars.

Calling all Pets

Veterinarians in Northwest Arkansas are dog-tired of getting up in the middle of the night to tend to suddenly hurt or sick animals.

Comments Upset Campbell

Beck Campbell, the most outspoken Springdale resident against the proposed apartment/golf course development in her neighborhood, wanted her chance to respond to comments in the Aug. 6 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal regarding her actions.

Mathias Works to Fill Spots at Ozark Center Point Place

Three national retail chains that had stores in Springdale?s Ozark Center Point Place have recently filed for bankruptcy and closed those stores.

Under-40 Honorees Fare Well

Five years later, 1997 40-Under-40s still enjoy their ride.

Cell Phone Dead Zones Can Become Deal Killers

Fayetteville?s terrain blamed for numerous cell phone dead zones.

Global Expansion: A Risky Business

The anit-globalization movement in Europe has terrorized McDonald?s and protested Starbucks. Now, Wal-Mart is looking to expand in Europe. Will the world?s largest retailer be next?

Globalization Uses Existing Structures

Wal-Mart eases into new markets by minimizing landscape and structural changes.

Be Glad for Thy Neighbor

Separatists in Northwest Arkansas ? those local-pride purveyors who would have us succeed and found a new state buoyed by the economic might of freight, chicken quarters and discounted scented candles ? were miffed by Jonesboro?s recent good fortune.

Shorty Small?s Renovates Kisor?s Building

Shorty Small?s, a chain of American grill restaurants, plans to open its eighth location Sept. 11 in the building that previously housed Kisor?s Grill & Bakery at 3722 Front St. in Fayetteville.

Harrison Men Open No-Name Club

Two of the youngest bar owners in the state have opened The No-Name Club at 9 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville, in a building that previously housed a club named Radar.

Home BancShares records record revenue in second quarter

Fort Smith metro job numbers down in May, tourism jobs set new record

Rausch Companies appoints new president, chief operating officer

Fort Smith metro building numbers down almost 19% through June