Tag: Public Companies

Sweet Sell on Sagely

Nestle displays a sweet relocation policy.

Surviving the Ups and Downs (Opinion)

History tells us the stock market should come back very quickly.

Power List Dotted with Northwest Arkansas Names

Lots of locals were included on statewide assessment of movers and shakers.

Walmart FLW Tour Reels In Bucks, Not Just Baits

Events like the pro fishing tour stop held at Beaver Lake boost the local economy.

Legal Wrangling not Over in Poultry Suit

Oklahoma lawsuits provide interesting insight.

January Retail Sales Climb 0.3 Percent

Bad weather didn’t deter shoppers in January, according to reports.

-30- (Editor’s Note)

Editor bids a fond farewell to the Business Journal.

Tyson Foods anecdote defies math

Haskell E. Jackson, who crunched numbers at Tyson Foods of Springdale from 1960-78, recalled the strange story of Snowball Express in Oklahoma City.

The fortunes of Tyson Foods and Don Tyson were intertwined for more than half a century. His influence on corporate affairs was a constant, through his succession as chairman and CEO after his father’s death in 1967 to his 2001 retirement and until his ow

Wal-Mart Watch

Whispers readers who don’t delve into the late-night fake-news comedic stylings of Stephen Colbert might be interested to know that Wal-Mart Stores’ Leslie Dach recently made an appearance on the show.

Tyson Signs Up For IMAGE Program

Poultry giants says it’s serious about maintaining a lawful workforce.

High Impact Venture Aims to Streamline Suppliers’ Processes

Company offers reporting and other tools at a reduced cost.

BOF Stock Slips Slightly

We noticed The Bank of Fayetteville’s stock price has been on a bit of a ride for the past year.

10 Million Sales Suggest iPad Revolution at Hand (Commentary)

Through September, iPad sales stood at 7.5 million units. An additional 5.5 million units were to ship by the end of December.

Employee Screenings Can Close Job Doors

Criminal background checks have become more important over the last several years, as employers are increasingly held liable for their employees’ behavior.

Former Wal-Mart Exec Shewmaker Dead at 72

Shewmaker and his wife, Melba, received a Lifetime Philanthropic Award from the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals the day he died.

George W. Bush Speaks to Wal-Mart Associates

About 850 associates gathered in the company’s auditorium located in its main building to hear Bush talk.

If Wal-Mart Can Make it There

Crain’s New York, a weekly business journal, turned its attention recently to Arkansas, dedicating most of its front page to a story headlined “Here comes Walmart.”

8th & Walton Illuminates Wal-Mart Way

Supplier education courses boom in popularity.

Who’s Who of Sponsors Set Up First Tee Facility

$1.35 million capital campaign comes to a successful close.

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