Tag: retail

Aisle Think Makes Strategic Alliances

Aisle Think continues expansion with new partnerships near the Port of Long Beach in southern California.

Staffmark Helps Daisy Get Workers

Staffmark is expanding in Bentonville and aiding Daisy with its return to Rogers.

Sixth Street Adds Hibbett Sports

Sixth Street retail center adds Hibbett Sports, the chain’s fifth location in Northwest Arkansas.

King Group Rules Retail Supply Line

The Kendal King Group is a small but critical company in the retail supply chain.

Chubby’s Set, Chloe Closes

Signature Plaza on Joyce Boulevard and Crossover Road is losing one tenant and gaining another.

Brashears Getting Busy in Springdale

It didn’t take long for Brashears Furniture to make its first dollar at its new location in Springdale.

Movie Gallery Gets the Blues

If you’ve got some late fees at Movie Gallery, don’t worry. The company has bigger problems.

Networking Benefits Regional Businesses

Networking is a way to build business relationships and networking opportunities abound in Northwest Arkansas five days per week.

Image Matters Shortens Corporate Ladder Climb

Kathryn Lowell of Image Matters in Bentonville helps executives climb the corporate ladder through her teachings.

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.

The Region’s Largest Employers, Private Companies

The lists of the region’s largest employers and public companies.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

Bentonville Plaza Adds Tenants

The Bentonville Plaza adds a few new tenants, including Hanes and Wrigley

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.

Harps Expands Gas Stations

Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale is rolling out gas stations at two more stores.

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.

I.O. Metro Rolls Out Franchises

Jay Howard’s energy has helped fuel I.O. Metro into a retailer with $5 million in sales.

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