Tag: Public Companies

Caseys Eyes Bigger Slice of NWA Pie

Convenience store chain has opened nine locations in six cities since entering the market.

Wal-Mart Buying Uptown

Transaction that will result in new store cost $1.9 million.

Arkansans in Exclusive Company

Walton family members dot annual list of billionaires.

Arkansas Rice Farmers’ Lawsuit Dismissed (UPDATED)

Judge Brian S. Miller closed the case early Tuesday afternoon.

Arkansas Rice Farmers Ask to Drop Suit

Judge expected to grant plaintiffs’ wish this week.

More Mercy for Wal-Mart

Animal welfare group continues its finger-pointing at retail giant.

Wal-Mart’s U.S. Administrative Chief Stepping Down

Tom Mars, the retailer’s general counsel during its investigation of suspected bribery in Mexico, will leave the company March 13.

Walmart Announces Plans for Bentonville Store

A new Neighborhood Market will create about 65 new jobs.

Wal-Mart Sees 4Q, Fiscal Year Gains

The world’s largest retailer beat its own fourth-quarter estimate with per-share earnings of $1.67.

Tyson Foods Subsidiary Acquires Don Julio Foods

Deal includes retail branded tortilla, chip and snack business.

Tyson Foods Gets ‘A’ on Sustainability Report

The meat processor’s 2012 report met the Global Reporting Initiative’s highest level of transparency and disclosure.

Chicken Prices Boost Tyson Foods’ 1Q Profit (Updated)

The Springdale-based meat processor beat Wall Street expectations with net earnings of $173 million, or 48 cents per share.

J.B. Hunt Posts Record Profits for 4Q

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell said Thursday that net earnings jumped 16 percent.

Porcine Present Part of Mercy for Animals Campaign

Group adopts a pig in Wal-Mart CEO’s name.

Kroenke’s Add Elbow Room

Couple buys 124,000-acre ranch in Montana, according to Forbes.

Official Walmart Announcement Made in Springdale

Construction on a new Walmart Supercenter will begin next year, with an opening planned for 2014.

Wal-Mart Names Roberts General Counsel

Move means shift in duties for Gearhart.

Walmart to Announce Plans for New Springdale Store

About 300 jobs are expected to be created by new outlet.

Arvest Bank Acquires 29 Bank of America Locations (UPDATED)

The branches are in four states and the deal will establish Arvest in 12 new communities.

AmiCare Behavioral Announces Agreement with Acadia Healthcare

Deal involving Vista Health facilities is for $113 million.

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