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Revised jobs data show 10,000 new jobs in Northwest Arkansas in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe revised story around job creation in Northwest Arkansas is a positive one, with 10,000 new jobs created in 2014, according to Kathy Deck, director of the...
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Walton family announces plan keep Wal-Mart ownership at 50%
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Walton Family said it plans to divest roughly 6% of it’s majority stake in Wal-Mart Stores over the next few years into a new trust entity in order to keep...
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The Supply Side: Mom gets sustainable mop pad on Wal-Mart shelves
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note:The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services...
View ArticleTyson Foods donates $75,000 for new freezer at NWA Food Bank
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank just purchased a new freezer made possible by a $75,000 donation from Tyson Foods. The addition will help the food bank store more product for the 180 partner agencies...
View ArticleQuarterly income up 57.7% for Bank of the Ozarks
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerBank of the Ozarks kept its profitable winning streak going with first quarter earnings of 47 cents per share, easily besting year ago...
View ArticleFrito Lay to invest $50 million in Jonesboro plant expansion
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerA company laid its proverbial chips on the table Monday night by announcing a nearly $50 million expansion at its location in...
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J.B. Hunt Transport profits rise, but revenue misses expectations (Updated)
story by Kim Souza ksouza@thecitywire.comNet profits at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services rose 34% to $91.932 million for the first quarter of 2015 that ended March 31. The first quarter net...
View ArticleCox Charities seeks grant recipients
Cox Charities, a newly created foundation funded by donations from local employees of Cox Communications, said it plans to award its inaugural grants to Arkansas nonprofits and schools this year. The...
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New car sharing company set to open in Fayetteville
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireA new form of city transportation, building on the notions of sustainability and car sharing, is coming to Fayetteville and owners are banking on local...
View ArticleWal-Mart wins bid over shareholders seeking tighter gun sales
When shareholders gather in Fayetteville June 5, they will not hear a proposal that sought director oversight on certain gun sales at the mass retailer, according to a federal appeals court ruling on...
View ArticleABF Freight named LTL Carrier of the Year
ABF Freight has been named the national LTL (less than truckload) Carrier of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. It’s the third consecutive year ABF Freight has received...
View ArticleElder joins staff at Beall Barclay in Fort Smith
Brooke Elder has been hired by Beall Barclay & Company as an in-charge accountant in the firm’s Fort Smith office.Prior to Beall Barclay, Elder worked for a private accounting firm in Texas for...
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Retail watchers say Walmart U.S. needs to improve apparel offerings, sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAnalysts and retail experts say Wal-Mart, while focused on fresh grocery, customer service and employee relations, could also do better with its stagnant apparel...
View ArticleTyson awards 8 companies with ‘Supplier of the Year’ honors
Tyson Foods recently handed out eight award to its top suppliers for 2014. The “Supplier of the Year” winners include:• Newly Weds Foods Inc.,• Zip-Pak,• Hantover Inc.,• Hugg & Hall Equipment Co.,•...
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ArcBest CEO McReynolds: ‘Let’s get the shovels digging’
story and photos by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comWith Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Mike Preston, his new jobs boss, in attendance, the mood was celebratory at the formal groundbreaking for the...
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Fort Smith area reports stronger home sales, better sales volume
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank....
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First quarter home sales up more than 11% in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe real estate market in Northwest Arkansas is heating up according to industry experts who report new and existing home sales, home prices and buyer demand are...
View ArticleFayetteville job fair slated for April 24
More than three dozen employers and training providers plan to take part in the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce annual job expo slated for Friday (April 24). The event will take place between noon...
View ArticleNWACC streamlines administrative team
Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson, NorthWest Arkansas Community College President, announced a restructuring of her administrative team, effective immediately. The new organizational chart eliminates the level...
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U.S. foreclosures lowest in eight years, Arkansas filings down 4.12%
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comArkansas foreclosure activity continues to slow and are part of a national trend in which first quarter foreclosures were their lowest rate in 8 years, according...
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