Tyson venture brings cheaper chicken to India
Tyson Foods in conjunction with its joint venture partner, Godrej recently announced a new chicken product inside its India operations.The partnership introduced its “Real Good Chicken” brand priced at...
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Postal Service shipping costs to rise in 2014
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt will cost a little extra to ship that package to the family during the holidays next year if the United States Postal Service gets its way.The USPS...
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The Friday Wire: Water money and worried consumers
A water park project over budget, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and the continued fight over Obamacare are part of the Fort Smith area Friday Wire for Nov. 15.NOTES & ANALYSIS•...
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The Friday Wire: Worried consumers and female governors
Notes of success at Crystal Bridges Museum, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and a retail fight in Kenya are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Nov. 15.NOTES & ANALYSIS•...
View ArticleArvest provides 1.8 million meals to hungry with help of local partners
Arvest Bank, with the help of customers and communities, the bank announced today it exceeded the campaign goal by raising a total of 1.8 million meals in the fight against hunger with its 1 Million...
View ArticleWal-Mart commits $1 million in aid for Typhoon Haiyan
Wal-Mart and the Wal-Mart Foundation are committing $1 million to the Red Cross and Save the Children for emergency relief efforts in response to needs created by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The...
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Home sales rise while foreclosures moderate pricing
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHome sales across Northwest Arkansas were strong in October with 206 unit sales in Washington County and 361 in Benton County. Unit sales rallied 21.17% and...
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Tyson Foods delivers strong in 2013
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThis holiday season looks particularly bright for Tyson Foods’ execs who have earned fatter bonuses thanks to stellar fiscal 2013 results in a somewhat...
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Barber accomplice found guilty on eight charges (Updated)
K. Vaughn Knight, a Northwest Arkansas attorney and one-time associate with Brandon Barber, was found guilty on eight charges related to money laundering and fraud related to Barber’s messy...
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Progress noted on ‘secure’ historic Fort Smith structure
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comRenovation of the historic Friedman-Mincer building in downtown Fort Smith is on track, but the new owner said it is “impossible to fully appreciate” what...
View ArticleCCF Brands garners notice from Progressive Grocer
Rogers-based CCF Brands, a consumer packaged goods company that distributes fresh eggs under the Great Day Farms and Farmer’s Market labels, was recognized by Progressive Grocer magazine in its 2013...
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Tyson’s Dynamic Fuels plant burns cash
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods execs said Monday (Nov. 18) its Dynamic Fuels plant in Geismar, La., remains idle as it has not reached an agreement to restart production with its...
View ArticleWal-Mart: Holiday competition heats up
Wal-Mart is taking no chances this year with potential threats of lost sales to competitors on Black Friday. The retail giant said it will begin matching Christmas ads today (Nov. 19) more than a week...
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Big data the target of Fayetteville-based DataRank
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comThroughout the cyber world, millions of people are talking online. Talking about what they had for dinner, where they went shopping and what they think about...
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Area home sales up in October, values mixed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHome sales in the Fort Smith area showed mixed results in October compared to the same month in 2012.In Crawford County, 46 homes were sold last month...
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American Tubing growth in Springdale to add 50 jobs
An estimated $3.2 million expansion of the American Tubing plant in Springdale is expected to create 50 new jobs and boost the company’s annual payroll to $1.35 million. The company now employs around...
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Debate emerges (again) on spinning off Sam’s Club
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSam’s Club has operated in the shadow of big brother Wal-Mart Stores for 30 years, but some analysts and a former Sam’s Club exec say that perhaps the warehouse...
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‘Significant’ changes possible for Fianna Hills Country Club
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe company that took a financial gamble on what has proven to be a successful makeover of the former Phoenix Village Mall property may soon invest at...
View ArticleFort Smith Board approves bonds for Gerber expansion
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (Nov. 19) authorizing the issuance of taxable industrial development bonds for Gerber Products in the amount of $150 million.According to...
View ArticleWal-Mart eyes Farmington for Neighborhood Market
Wal-Mart on Wednesday (Nov. 20) announced a new Neighborhood Market for Farmington. The new Neighborhood Market will be located on Main Street, will add about 95 jobs and is scheduled to open in the...
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