by - May 4, 2009 12:00 am
Business Owners Look for Bright Spots
Entrepreneurs, from green builders to cosmetics consultants, are seeing some positive effects of the economy as consumers prioritize their wants and needs.
Tag: Public Companies
by - May 4, 2009 12:00 am
Hog Futures Dip On Swine Scare
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale made a point in its press releases of referring to the recent outbreak of swine flu by the name ?North American Influenza,? but such distinctions were lost on the market as both shares of meat producers and hog future contra
by - April 20, 2009 12:00 am
Morningstar Approves of J.B. Hunt Transport Moves (Touchpoints by Andrew Jensen)
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted a 15.6 percent decline in profit during the first quarter of 2008, but analyst Morningstar sees a silver lining for the Lowell-based company.
by - April 6, 2009 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Presents to Full Panel in Dukes Case
The clashing sides in the long-running case of Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. presented arguments to a full panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals March 24 on whether the case should proceed as a class action.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
Tyson Explores Profitable Uses For Animal By-products
Tyson Foods Inc. is working to find renewable uses for animal by-products that add to the company’s bottom line.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
Tyson to Complete Sale of Beef Plant
Tyson Foods’ sale of the Canadian beef plant Lakeside Farm Industries to XL Foods Inc. is moving forward, following a review by the Canadian Competition Bureau.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Keeps Rolling; Dubai Dan Pulls Italian Job
Wal-Mart hammered expectations for February same-store sales, announcing a 5.1 percent increase at its U.S. stores on March 5 versus its own quarterly guidance of zero to 2 percent growth and analyst predictions of 2.4 percent.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
J.B. Hunt Cuts Employee Perks
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently informed employees it was immediately ending company 401(k) matches, vacation carry over and annual raises.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
2009 to Witness All-Out Brawl in Retail
The news Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was laying off up to 800 employees at its Bentonville home office sent a shudder through Northwest Arkansas, but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Lands on Fast Company List
In case you missed it, Wal-Mart Stores was named one of Fast Company magazine’s 50 most innovative companies.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Pink Slip Party Planned
The recent phenomenon of Pink Slip Parties has moved from Wall Street to Walnut Street.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 15 Young Pros on the Fast Track
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents the very first class of Fast 15 honorees.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Storm Hits Home for Wal-Mart Response Unit (Touchpoints by Andrew Jensen)
Wal-Mart’s emergency management department exists not only to ensure rapid distribution of high-demand goods to affected areas, but also to coordinate its responses with local governments.rnDuring last month’s ice storm, coordinating relief efforts hit ho
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Lessons From the Ice Storm: Teamwork and Compassion (Human Factor by Seth Mohorn)
Whether in business or in the community, when people come together for the common good, great things are sure to follow.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Recovery Continues as Costs Rise
Damage estimates are still being calculated for the two-day ice event that left more than 350,000 customers without power throughout Arkansas, but preliminary reports already put the cost of cleanup and repair at more than $20 million in the two-county ar
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Fewer Deals, Higher Value
The number of deals made in Northwest Arkansas declined in 2008, but the value increased.
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Litter Mitigation, Litigation Moves Ahead
As Oklahoma’s case against Tyson Foods Inc., Simmons Foods Inc., George’s Inc. and others plods through its fourth year with a tentative trial date set for this September, parallel efforts locally and in Washington D.C. are aiming to make Edmondson’s laws
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Stores Suffers Through Cold December
Wal-Mart was best positioned to take advantage of an economic downturn with its lean model, low-price credibility and newly remodeled stores, but has been hit with several blows in the last few weeks.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Mitchell Group Resolves to Have Successful 2009
Communications firm acquires executive training and development business, expands its offerings.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Taps McMillon To Lead International
Working one’s way from an entry level position to the top of the company ladder is the American dream. Few, if any, corporations can trot out as many such stories as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.