Tag: Media & Marketing

Black Hat Turning Gray for Walmart (OPINION)

This year, Walmart has done a few substantive things to change its image.

Game Days Among Razorback Fans Are Better at Stadium (OPINION)

There is nothing quite like the Razorback football game-day atmosphere and all that surrounds those memorable Saturdays in the fall.

Christmas Starts Early For Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Walmart started Christmas layaway on Aug. 28, earlier than previous years, and is going to expand eligible layaway items by one-fifth.

Drummond, Food Network Star, Launches Houseware Line

The collection, available at Walmart and on Walmart.com, includes cookware, glassware, dinnerware and serving pieces.

Attorney Calls Hogwash on UA FOIA Denial

The University of Arkansas granted our requests for information on licensees of luxury suites at the football stadium and basketball arena, but denied a request for information from Baum Stadium.

Meat & Poultry Magazine Profiles Georges Inc.

The lengthy and in-depth article, written by Joel Crews, chronicles nine decades of the Springdale-based companys history that began as a small general store owned by C.L. George.

Pianalto Urges 40U40 Class To Create Real Magic

Mercy Northwest Arkansas president Eric Pianalto addressed the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals 2015 Forty Under 40 class at a luncheon to honor the group on Aug. 18 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.

Roz Brewer: We Want To Be Less of a Walmart

Sams Club is working hard to meet several challenges, including slow sales and aggressive competition from other membership warehouses.

Doing Well While Doing Good (EDITORS NOTE)

Walmart was ranked No. 4 on Fortunes Change The World list.

Accidental Career Is Turning Out Well for Justin DeLille

The senior account executive for Razorback Sports Properties/IMG College once dreamed of pursuing a career in the medical field.

Longtime Manager Leaves Cumulus to Focus on Sign Business

Joe Conways career in radio spanned nearly 30 years, but his other business has taken off recently.

KUAF Sharing Studio In Downtown Bentonville

The manager of the Walmart Museum says the partnership is another way for the retailer to give back to the University of Arkansas, which owns the National Public Radio affiliate.

CJRW Selected by Oklahoma College

Tulsa Community College is among several new clients for the 54-year-old advertising agency.

Presenting NWAs 2015 Forty Under 40 Class

Each year, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has the privilege of honoring 40 of the areas brightest men and women through its Forty Under 40 program.

Enhanced Leadership Through Applied Improvisation (OPINION)

The merging of right-brain and left-brain thinking is driving some unique development propositions.

Labeling Issues Making Headlines

Walmart declared an increased commitment to labeling compliance after Whole Foods came under fire for overcharging customers.

Tapping Into Areas Talent Pool a Benefit For All Companies (OPINION)

Collaboration between the new and established companies in Northwest Arkansas will require communication, courage and vision, but the rewards will be sustained economic growth for decades to come.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Announces Partnership With 8th & Walton

Starting with the current issue, 8th & Walton will contribute coverage and be an additional resource to the Business Journal in reporting news of interest from the retail and supplier industry.

Former KNWA Anchor Neile Jones Joins 8th & Waltons Retail Show

Focus on Suppliers will air on KNWA on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:30 a.m.

One Week Remaining To Make C-Suite Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is launching a new awards program to honor outstanding executives in the C-suite

Oak Tree Financial acquires Riverside Bank

AcreTrader’s newest product, Acres.com, generating huge growth

U.S. online grocery sales up 18.52% in December

Steel workforce an advantage for Northeast Arkansas, panel says