by - July 16, 2007 12:00 am
Movie Gallery Gets the Blues
If you’ve got some late fees at Movie Gallery, don’t worry. The company has bigger problems.
Tag: retail
by - July 2, 2007 12:00 am
Networking Benefits Regional Businesses
Networking is a way to build business relationships and networking opportunities abound in Northwest Arkansas five days per week.
by - July 2, 2007 12:00 am
Image Matters Shortens Corporate Ladder Climb
Kathryn Lowell of Image Matters in Bentonville helps executives climb the corporate ladder through her teachings.
by - July 2, 2007 12:00 am
Employee Feedback Makes For Healthy Morale at Mercy
Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas has listened to its 1,400 employees to find the best ways to build morale.
by - July 2, 2007 12:00 am
The Region’s Largest Employers, Private Companies
The lists of the region’s largest employers and public companies.
by - June 18, 2007 12:00 am
Big Three Earnings May Fall Below Projections
Northwest Arkansas’ top three public companies — J.B. Hunt, Tyson Foods and Wal-Mart — have reported steady earnings in the first half of 2006, but earnings could fall below expectations in the second half of the year.
by - June 18, 2007 12:00 am
Tax Dollars Move North to Bentonville
City sales tax collections are down in Fayetteville and Springdale and up in Rogers and Bentonville. Analysts and city finance directors said the rise of retail business in Benton County contributed to lagging collections in Washington County.
by - June 18, 2007 12:00 am
‘Pay it Forward’ Like John Lewis (Jeffery Wood Commentary)
John Lewis was the very first client who signed on to advertise in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. That’s probably no surprise. He was everyone’s first customer.
by - June 18, 2007 12:00 am
High Fuel Costs Could Cut Into Northwest Arkansas Economy
The price of gas is eating into people’s pocketbooks, and that means they are eating out less. Fuel prices in Northwest Arkansas could have an adverse effect on growth in the local economy.
by - June 18, 2007 12:00 am
Bentonville Plaza Adds Tenants
The Bentonville Plaza adds a few new tenants, including Hanes and Wrigley
by - June 4, 2007 12:00 am
Mall Outparcels Open For New Development
The new owners of the Northwest Arkansas Mall are in the preliminary stages of developing four-plus acres of raw land that’s near the heart of Fayetteville’s growth.
by - June 4, 2007 12:00 am
Harps Expands Gas Stations
Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale is rolling out gas stations at two more stores.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
Helen Walton’s True Legacy Will be Her Children (Worth Sparkman Commentary)
Staff writers for the Business Journal recently had the misfortune of writing about the passing of Mrs. Helen Walton, the woman behind the multi-billion dollar man.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
I.O. Metro Rolls Out Franchises
Jay Howard’s energy has helped fuel I.O. Metro into a retailer with $5 million in sales.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
Ruling Gives Definite TIF Guidelines (Editorial)
Surely the recent state Supreme Court ruling on tax increment financing districts has some economic development folks wondering how they’ll now make it work.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
WSP Thinks Inside the Box
Wood Specialty Products builds solid displays and relationships with suppliers.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
Aisle Think Makes International Move
A Rogers company, Aisle Think, is moving into the permanent display design business in addition to its original focus on temporary corrugated displays.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
Mud River Has Dogs Covered
Mud River Dogs Products of Farmington is about to ship 2,500 of its dog kennel covers to the Sportsman’s Warehouse distribution center in Salt Lake City.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
Retail Suppliers Get Stout in Searches
Stout Executive Search opens its doors to recruit and place vendors to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
by - May 21, 2007 12:00 am
Sisters Design Mary & Martha
Owners, and sisters, Jakey Amos and Penny Oslica recently opened Mary & Martha Designs — BGG at Village on the Creeks in Rogers.