Tag: Public Companies

Wal-Mart Buys Accel’s Interest in Wal-Mart.com

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced on July 23 that it will purchase Accel Partners? interest in Walmart.com.

Global Expansion: A Risky Business

The anit-globalization movement in Europe has terrorized McDonald?s and protested Starbucks. Now, Wal-Mart is looking to expand in Europe. Will the world?s largest retailer be next?

Globalization Uses Existing Structures

Wal-Mart eases into new markets by minimizing landscape and structural changes.

Arkansas Best Had Largest Profit Leap

The big boy of local profit performance for fiscal 2000 was Arkansas Best Corp. in Fort Smith. The firm saw a 51 percent net income improvement, jumping from $50.4 million in 1999 to $76.2 million last year.

The Largest Public Companies

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville tops the list of the region’s largest public companies.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2001 40 Under 40

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2001 40 Under 40 list.

Baldor Sales Swing Low

On July 16, Baldor Electric Co. reported net sales of $146.7 million, down 10 percent from $163.2 million in 2000.

Tyson Foods Opens Wastewater Plant

On July 13, Springdale?s Tyson Foods Inc. dedicated a new wastewater treatment plant at its Berlin, Md., processing facility.

New Wal-Mart Stores Exceed Expectations

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said sales at its stores open at least a year rose 6.9 percent in June, well above analyst expectations.

Tyson Foods Inc. Promotes Wilson in International Duties

M.L. ?Butch? Wilson Jr. has assumed duties as the new senior vice president for sales and marketing with Tyson Foods Inc. International Group.

Baldor Will Push ?Super-E? Motors

Starting July 1, Baldor Electric Co. of Fort Smith will add yellow EnergyGuide tags to all of its ?Super-E? motors.

National Home Centers Logs Decreased Sales

National Home Centers Inc. of Springdale said net sales for the first quarter of 2001 decreased $1.5 million from the same time last year.

Wal-Mart Stores Fined $50 Million

A Missouri jury decided on June 20 that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville should pay $51.5 million because of the way it ended a business deal with a vending company.

The Region’s Top Nonprofits

The Walton Family Foundation Inc. of Bentonville leads the list of Benton and Washington county nonprofit organizations.

Hispanic Diabetes Program Fostered in Poplar House

St. Mary?s Hospital in Rogers continues its diabetes outreach to Latinos by offering free glucose screenings through Poplar House Clinic.

Tyson and IBP Agree on Merger Terms

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and IBP Inc. of Dakota Dunes, S.D., finally reach a merger plan.

IBP Officials Join Tyson’s Board of Directors

IBP Inc. Chairman and CEO Bob Peterson and President Dick Bond join Tyson Foods Inc.?s board of directors.

Tyson, IBP, Courts Set Deadlines for Merger

Different deadlines emerge in the Tyson, IBP merger, and butchers worry the deal will cut into their business.

Tyson and IBP Agree on $4.42 Billion Merger

Tyson Foods Inc. and IBP Inc. finally reach a merger plan.

Tyson Employee Shot

A supervisor at Tyson Foods Inc.?s Jackson, Miss., plant is in stable condition at a local hospital after being shot by a disgruntled employee.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest goes electric, Baptist Health nurse receives national award

Consumers expected to spend $27.9 billion for Father’s Day

Kevin Costner advocates for national parks during Congressional hearing in Hot Springs

The 9th annual Juneteenth celebration slated for Jonesboro