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Wall Street expects weaker earnings and comp sales from Wal-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores has been known to surprise Wall Street on occasion but when the retail giant reports its fiscal 2016 first quarter earnings on Tuesday (May 19)...
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Opportunities, pitfalls noted with Wal-Mart’s test of subscription delivery
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNews that Walmart.com would begin testing a $50 subscription that provides unlimited deliveries to online shoppers within three days, did not come as a surprise...
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Armstrong Bank eager to expand into Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comMemorial Day weekend will be a working weekend for the signage company hired by Muskogee, Okla.-based Armstrong Bank. The weekend will see Armstrong signs...
View ArticleDillard’s quarterly income down 1.9%, revenue up
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireShares in Little Rock department store owner, Dillard’s Inc., closed down in trading Thursday after the retail giant...
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March manufacturing tech orders slowing, Arkansas region down nearly 52%
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comTotal manufacturing technology orders for the South Central region of the U.S. fell 51.9% in March compared to a year...
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Production shift at Rheem could cost 100-150 jobs in Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comIt’s one of those classic “good news, bad news” situations at Rheem’s Fort Smith plant. Two productions lines will end at the plant by the summer, reducing...
View ArticleWinston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium opens in Fort Smith
Winston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium, a family-owned cigar lounge and retail shop, has opened in Fort Smith at 5304 Rogers Ave.Selections offered by Winston’s include Rocky Patel, Padron, Oliva, Ashton,...
View ArticleWalmart.com provides link for subscription-delivery service signup
Walmart.com has unveiled a signup link for consumers wanting to try to the subscription-based delivery service the retailer plans to test this summer. Follow the link, enter your email and zip code...
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Wages, currency lower quarterly Wal-Mart earnings and revenue (Updated)
Editor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Improved comp store sales and a 17% increase in global e-commerce sales were just about the only highlights of the first quarter...
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Hoff named director of nursing school at University of Arkansas
Julie Hoff has been selected as the new director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas, effective July 1.She is the director and chair of the Department of Nursing and...
View ArticleWestark Plumbing receives award from Angie’s List
Westark Plumbing & Expert Drain Cleaning Services has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the...
View ArticleUSA Truck names team for 2015 Arkansas Truck Driving Championship
Van Buren-based USA Truck has named Mike Barnes, Darrell Bloodworth, Steven Cazee, Joseph DeMuth, Joseph Ghoshen, Mark Johnston, Tom Miller, Ken Petti, Robert Williams and Jodie Yoder to its driving...
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Managing the energy grid: Inside MISO and SPP
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comWhen regional transmission organization (RTO) Midcontinent Independent System Operator literally turns on the power...
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Non-profit group pushing revitalization plans for downtown Van Buren
story by Janette Ballman, special to The City WireMembers of a newly formed non-profit group are confident they will reach their goal to revitalize the downtown and historic area of Van Buren with the...
View ArticleStartup Junkie Consulting seeks grant funding to expand programs
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting is asking for support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 grant from Chase’s Mission Main Street program.The local small business catalyst and...
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Bird flu impact minimal so far on U.S. meat markets
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFrom chicken processors to pork packers the fallout of the recent Avian Influenza outbreak is a concern and worth examining, according to Derrell Peel, Oklahoma...
View ArticleFort Smith, NWA companies receive global trade awards
Five Arkansas companies received the 2015 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon held today at the Governor’s Mansion. The award honors companies for their leadership...
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Fort Smith Board OKs food truck rules, new budget format, sewer hiring
There was no disagreement Tuesday (May 19) on adopting new rules for food trucks in the city, but members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors were not in complete agreement over a change in how the...
View ArticleWal-Mart expands commitment to hire veterans
Wal-Mart Stores said it is expanding its veterans hiring promise to provide 250,000 jobs to qualified veterans by 2020. The retailer says it has hired more than 92,000 veterans since the Veterans...
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Survey: Consumers spend 40% of gas savings on necessities
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comConsumers likely spent 40% of savings from lower gasoline prices on necessities such as groceries and rent, according to a new research from...
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