Tag: retail

Liquor Store On Market

Anyone interested in getting into the lucrative liquor business in Fayetteville has an opportunity.

Bloomington Crossing Blooming

New life has been pumped into the once stagnate Blooming Crossing commercial development in Lowell thanks to Fairchild Construction Inc. and First Federal Bank.

Retailers’ Missed Goals Could Mean Edge for Wal-Mart (Touch Points)

Retailers failed to meet lowered expectations for holiday sales according to estimates from the National Retail Federation, but bargain -hunting shoppers and gift card redeemers closed a difficult 2007 with a bang.

Peer Praise Dynamic Proves Most Valuable for Creatures (Human Factor by Patrick Sbarra)

Preparing an inspiring year-end team meeting had been a bit of challenge until I had a moment of insight and clarity while preparing a program to celebrate a record- setting year in 2006.

Leaders Seek Stronger Ties with China in ’08

Business leaders in Northwest Arkansas are taking steps to draw jobs from Chinese companies and increase the state’s exports to the world’s largest market.

Graebel Relocation Adds More Bentonville Warehouse Space (Real Deals)

Crossland Construction Co. recently purchased a $5.9 million building permit completed for a 79,500-SF addition at the Graebel Arkansas Movers office and the Harold E. Crye Revocable Trust, purchased a 1.55-acre lot in Bentonville for $1.15 million.

Small Business Hall of Fame Welcomes Second Class

Two Northwest Arkansas small businesses ? Rockwood Jewelry Co. and A.G. Russell Knives Inc. ? were recently inducted into the Arkansas Small Business Hall of Fame.

Internet Phone Service Connects Businesses Affordably

When it come to technology, small business owners have more options and entry level is much lower than before.

Wireless Providers Compete for B-to-B Contracts

Wireless companies are working harder than ever to bring voice and data applications and products to business customers in Northwest Arkansas.

TeleComp Touts Technology Team

Bentonville-based TeleComp Inc. has become a multi-million dollar computer and networking company with two retail locations and 25 employees.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Best & Worst of 2007: Year of the Slowdown

The real estate slowdown, developer struggles and banking worries dominated 2007.

Local Business Owners Finds Unique Business Ventures (First Person)

Robert Ginsburg, owner of Uncle Sam’s Safari Outfitters in Fayetteville, talks about his business.

How to Earn Employee Trust and Commitment (Human Factor by Bruce Johanson)

Thus, the question that needs to be asked and answered is “What can we do to gain or regain genuine employee commitment?”

Barber Files Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit

Barber Group files motion to dismiss Mason Hiba lawsuit.

Gift Card Purchases Alter Traditional Holiday Shopping Period

Many gift givers are turning to gift cards during the holiday giving season.

‘Superbad’ Sales Suspended by Honolulu Mayor

Honolulu’s mayor asked Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to pull special edition copies of the irreverent teen comedy “Superbad” from its shelves after learning the DVDs include a replica of the main character’s fake ID, a Hawaiian driver’s license inscribed only with

Report: Rising number of uninsured children in Arkansas

Pilot training school to scale at Drake Field

Connections: Northwest Arkansas leaders to participate in UCA program

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Charter school progress, and ‘Serious Fiber’ in downtown Fort Smith