Tag: NWABJ

Soderquist Remembered as a People Person

Former Walmart executives and the CEO of Soderquist Leadership share memories of the influential business leader.

Public Radio Tunes Into All-Day News Programs

On July 4, KUAF 91.3-FM changed to an all-day news, all-night classical music format.

When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door

In retail, as in life, seizing opportunity is critically important.

Drop Ship Selling Is a Recipe for Success (OPINION)

Walmart is asking the supplier community to help transform its online item selection.

Retail Report: Pokmon Go and How Millennials Define Foodie

National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Health Food in America

Trivia on hot topics in the retail world.

Four Pillars Are Simple to Understand, Hard to Implement (OPINION)

Creating systems leading to excellence in referrals and leadership will add rocket fuel to your profitability.

Shape the Conversation (OPINION)

How does a company or community of any size shape the conversation of its stakeholders in a positive direction?

One of a Kind (EDITORS NOTE)

There was a buzz that accompanied former Walmart executive Don Soderquist when he walked into a room.

Walmart Land Purchases Add Up to $3.75 Million (REAL DEALS)

The retail giant recently added to its Bentonville real estate holdings with two purchases.

Former Newspaper Publisher Excited to Return to NWA

Tom Stallbaumer will be responsible for business development and client relations at the Rogers office of inVeritas.

Don Soderquist: Lifelong Cubs Fan

The recently deceased business leader faithfully suffered through many losing seasons with his hometown team.

Property Rezone Decision Postponed in Highfill

The Planning Commission wants to take a closer look at a 1,500-acre property just west of XNA before deciding whether to rezone to industrial.

Forty Under 40 Member Named Trustee for U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Bianca Rucker has been appointed bankruptcy trustee for the Western District of Arkansas.

Fired Tyson Foods Manager Claims Discrimination in Suit

Phillip Henry worked for Tyson Foods for eight years, and he claims his dismissal was part of a plan to eliminate African-Americans from management.

Sale of Fayetteville Retail Center Brings $23.3 Million

S.J. Collins Enterprises of Fairburn, Georgia, has sold the College Marketplace retail center in Fayetteville, anchored by Whole Foods Market.

Meditation Studio Launches iMindful @ Work for Companies

The program offers business 30-minute and hour-long medication classes for their employees.

Springdale Chamber Wants Proposals from Ad Agencies

The task at hand is promoting Springdale.

May Receipts Rise Throughout State

Sales tax receipts rose statewide more than 5 percent to $103 million.

NWA Council Introduces Finding NWA Program

The council staff has created two new websites aimed at attracting job seekers and new businesses to the region.

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10