Industry groups push back against proposed overtime pay rules
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe federal Department of Labor published this week a proposed rule to extend overtime protections to nearly 5 million...
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Wal-Mart says reshoring not a ‘PR stunt,’ Hutchinson seeks ‘share of attention’
Wal-Mart officials opened the second day of their manufacturing summit with a video of legendary co-founder Sam Walton saying in a speech years ago that “buying American-made products should be what...
View ArticleManagement changes on tap at Home Bancshares
Home Bancshares and its subsidiary, Centennial Bank announced the election of Brian Davis as chief financial officer, treasurer and director of the holding company and bank by each respective board of...
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Wal-Mart unveils ‘JUMP’ portal to support U.S. manufacturing agenda
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores on Wednesday (July 8) unveiled its “Jobs in U.S. Manufacturing Portal” (JUMP) website that will provide updates on the retailer’s effort to...
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Simone steps down as CEO of USA Truck to battle cancer
John Simone, the USA Truck boss who managed what is considered by many to be an impressive financial turnaround by the Van Buren-based company, has resigned to focus on his battle with lung cancer.The...
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NWACC’s Lloyd named to national board
Lynda Lloyd, director of policy and leadership at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of College and University Policy...
View ArticleWalmart to hire 95 for new Neighborhood Market in Fort Smith
Walmart U.S. plans to hire up to 95 people for a new Neighborhood Market now under construction on U.S. 71 South in Fort Smith.The store, with an address of 5900 Painter Lane, is set to open this fall....
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Arkansas’ large market home sales value up almost 14% through May
The number of homes sold in Arkansas’ four largest markets during the first five months of the year is up more than 7% and the value of the homes sold is up almost 14%, thanks to continued growth in...
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The Supply Side: New items picked by Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club after ‘open call’
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...
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Whataburger, other chains coming to Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comWhataburger is coming to town with the opening of a restaurant in Fayetteville slated for July 20, according a sign posted outside the new venue. Three...
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Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club expected to make significant corporate job cuts
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.com copyright TCW MediaRetail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its Sam’s Club division are in the process of cutting up to 1,000 corporate headquarter jobs by Nov. 1,...
View ArticleDarin Gray named chairman and CEO of CJRW
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.net Advertising and PR powerhouse CJRW has a new chairman and CEO, just as the Little Rock-based...
View ArticleDr. Eric Heim joins orthopedic surgery group at Cooper Clinic
Dr. Eric Heim, a hand surgery specialist and orthopedic surgeon, is returning to his hometown of Fort Smith to join Cooper Clinic.He will practice with orthopedic surgeons Dr. Jeffrey Evans, Dr. John...
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Numerous developments popping up in Springdale west of I-49
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comDevelopment in Springdale is expanding east and west of Interstate 49 along Elm Springs Road, much like Fayetteville and Rogers have expanded in recent...
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Arkansas River traffic falls 51.2% in June, down 23% year-to-date
Marty Shell said in early June that commercial traffic on the Arkansas River could return by the end of the month barring more heavy rains. And then Tropical Storm Bill hit and dropped more than 10...
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks reports 53% increase in second quarter earnings
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireBank of the Ozarks easily beat year ago results and met Wall Street expectations by reporting second quarter earnings of 52...
View ArticlePrice steep, but students learn to write code in 12 weeks at Little Rock school
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comAlia Borroho, 32, has been a business development director at an education tech startup in Little Rock. She wanted to...
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More jobs, people send NWA apartment occupancy rates higher
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comApartment living remains popular in Northwest Arkansas with the mid-year occupancy rate averaging 98.5%, up 0.05% from the average reported at the end of...
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Recent Amazon, Wal-Mart moves show effort for online sales loyalty
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comChristmas in July is not a new retailer tactic to draw in shoppers in hopes of hoisting mid-summer sales. Amazon has never taken part in these theatrics until...
View ArticleTyson Foods donates $500,000 toward water conservation
A year after an acidic chemical release mishap by Tyson Foods in Monett, Mo., the meat giant announced a collaboration with the Nature Conservancy in an effort to protect rivers and streams in...
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