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With plenty of wood, Arkansas’ biomass sector poised for growth
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comEditor’s note. This story first appeared in the November/December 2014 issue of Talk Business & Politics magazine. Link here for a digital copy of the issue...
View ArticleWal-Mart shutters specialty Latino store in Houston market
The five-year experiment of Wal-Mart’s Supermercado in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, is history. The 39,000 square-foot grocery supermarket was Wal-Mart’s first Latino-oriented store in the...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart helps Nutrisystem push diabetic food box
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...
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Wal-Mart continues focus on emotional, local connection with shoppers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEmotion sells. It drives the financial markets and consumer impulse buying which is why Wal-Mart is trying to harness this power through its marketing campaign...
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UAFS students work on innovative pallet-forming machine
story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort SmithMike Kindellan is changing the world one cardboard pallet at a time. And he’s hiring University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students to...
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Wal-Mart sales up for the third quarter, net income dips 0.7% (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes throughout.Third quarter net income for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dipped 0.7% and fiscal year-to-date net income is down...
View ArticleDillard’s income up, but revenue and same store sales decline
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireRevenue slid but profits improved for Little Rock-based retailer Dillard’s. The mall and internet retailer posted profits of...
View ArticleMercy expands into Washington County with new clinic association
Mercy announced its first family clinic in Washington County with the new alliance of Dr. Lawrence Schemel, and the Northwest Arkansas Clinic for Families in Springdale. The health care partnership...
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Wal-Mart cautious about holiday sales, promises to add more workers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHigher sales are the number one wanted item on Wal-Mart’s Christmas wish list and the mega retailer is somewhat optimistic that will happen thanks to lower fuel...
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Car-Mart shares push higher amid lower fuel prices
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comInvestors of America’s Car-Mart have enjoyed a robust comeback in the recent quarter after a somewhat sluggish first half amid higher charge-offs and competitive...
View ArticleArkansas business, political leader Bill Bowen dies at age 91
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireLittle Rock banker, attorney veteran and political confidante William H. “Bill” Bowen has passed away at the age of 91.Bowen...
View ArticleSparks Health, Washington Regional named 2013 Top Performer
Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have been recognized as a “2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures” by The Joint Commission, the nation’s...
View ArticlePresident George W. Bush to visit Bentonville
President George W. Bush will be signing copies of his book: 41: A Portrait of My Father at the Walmart supercenter in Bentonville on Saturday (Nov. 15) beginning at 10 a.m.Wal-Mart spokeswoman Brooke...
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Tyson expected to report record year, revenue could hit $42 billion
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWall Street is eyeing a big payday from Tyson Foods on Monday (Nov. 17) when meat giant is reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 year earnings, with quarterly...
View ArticleArea farms honored by the state for surpassing 100-year mark
The Arkansas Agriculture Department will honor 54 family farms around the state that will reach the Century Farm milestone this year. There are three separate ceremonies this month in Clarksville,...
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Tyson Foods beats estimates with annual income at $864 million (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout.Thanks to an operating income boost of 20% and record annual sales of $37.58 billion, Tyson...
View ArticleCrystal Bridges President Don Bacigalupi resigns that role
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced Monday (Nov. 17) that Don Bacigalupi, museum president and board member, will conclude his role as president on Jan 14, while remaining a board member....
View ArticleNWACC inducts 70 students into its honor society
NorthWest Arkansas Community College inducted more than 70 students into the Beta Kappa Psi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on Nov. 3.The honor society, which is recognized internationally, provides...
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Airline traffic numbers up at Fort Smith, on a record pace at XNA
Editor’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. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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Home sales rally as the year winds down, and home prices rise
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRealtors and real estate professionals across Benton and Washington counties tallied up another solid month of home sales in October, helping to push the 2014...
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