by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
A Sweet Start: Hello Cocoa Brings Craft Chocolate to Fayetteville
Fayetteville-based chocolate company Hello Cocoa produces small-batch, single-bean chocolate bars.
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by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Cat$ and Dog$: Pet Care is a Rising Cost
Pet experts point to the Baby Boomer generation as the transformative force in the pet industry ballooning from $34.4 billion in 2004 to an estimated $58.5 billion this year.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
With Storefront, Sales Jump 40 Percent for James+James
James+James opened in a 2,800-SF space at 4217 S. Thompson St. in Springdale on Aug. 29.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Millennial Shoppers Expect Quality, Convenience
About 80 million strong, the teen-to-early-30s age group is becoming a growing force in the consumer population.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Millennials and Boomers: Who is Mentoring Whom? (OPINION)
The Baby Boomer generation and Millennials need each other, and the mutuality of mentoring offers a powerful dynamic that allows both parties in the relationship to gain fresh insight.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Immigration for Employers: The Latest Step (OPINION)
Under the recent executive action on immigration, employers large and small will continue to process new hires as they have since 1986, but problems could arise if current employees reveal themselves as unauthorized before the action goes into effect.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Organic Showdown? Not Quite (OPINION)
Walmarts latest push to sell more organic and ethically sourced groceries will have little effect on Whole Foods dominance of the industry.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Walmart Assembles Neighborhood Market Land For $2.42M
The new grocery store on North Walton Boulevard in Bentonville will be built on 8.92 acres, assembled through purchases from five different property owners.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Crown Fits for Fayetteville Dentist Kenton Ross
The Wynne native is an updated version of the archetypal hometown doctor friendly, accessible, trustworthy and rooted in the community.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Mac Naughton Resigns In Merchandising Shakeup
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced the departure of Duncan Mac Naughton, former chief merchandising officer, Nov. 25.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Harps Food Stores Opens Store No. 77
The 32,754-SF store at the intersection of Arkansas Highway 412 and U.S. Highway 62 West in Mountain Home opened Dec. 3.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Field Agent: Walmart Wins Black Friday
Using its location-specific crowdsourcing app, the Fayetteville-based mobile research company developed a real-time scoreboard to come up with a top 10 list of which stores were getting the first dollar from customers.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Nelms Buys Ben Jacks, Plans to Modernize
Adventure Subaru owner Don Nelms will rename the store Sunrise Guitars and plans to move it to the former dealership location on North College Avenue in Fayetteville.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Community Coffee Expands Presence in Arkansas
The Louisiana-based company is opening a new sales location in Little Rock that will be the supplier for businesses in several areas, including Fayetteville and Bentonville.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Walmart: Cyber Monday 2014 Hits Historic Level, Goes Mobile
According to the retailer, shoppers viewed more than 1.5 billion pages on Walmart.com between Thanksgiving and Dec. 1.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Weichert Adds to Network With Launch of Harrison Firm
A trio of Realtors are partnering to open Weichert Realtors Market Edge at 813 N. Main St.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Arkansas Banks Lead Way in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings
In the third quarter of 2014, the average return on assets for Arkansas banks was 1.27 percent, representing a 0.02-percent increase from the third quarter.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Beall Barclay Opens Russellville Office
The new office at 2410 E. Parkway, Suite 3, is led by Josh Masters, a CPA and senior manager with the company.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Research Professors Lead Search for New Technology
The Arkansas Research Alliance on Dec. 3 announced the formation of the ARA Fellowship program, in a bid to increase the states competitiveness in a modern global economy.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Locomotive Lawsuit
Two of 45 people involved in the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad derailment in October have filed lawsuits, seeking compensation for injuries sustained during the accident.