Tyson Foods grants $55,000 to Samaritan Community Center SnackPack program
Tyson Foods made a $55,000 grant to the Samaritan Community Center in Springdale that will go toward its SnackPacks for Kids program. SnackPacks are designed to send home with students who might not...
View ArticleMercy Behavior Health receives $693,750 grant from Walmart Foundation
The Walmart Foundation awarded a $693,750 grant to Mercy’s Behavioral Health Services. The money will be used to fund additional staffing and program ramp up.Mercy is planning to hire 12 additional...
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Foran updates progress in Walmart U.S., says more improvements coming
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCriticism of Walmart U.S. stores was pointed during a conference Wednesday in New York City. The company needs to improve shopper experiences, fresh food...
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FNB Paragould seeks diversification with Northwest Arkansas investment
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe bank concentration in Benton and Washington counties is one of the highest in the nation, with 180 branches operated by 31 different banks in the growing...
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Arkansas’ March revenue report down thanks to wintry weather
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comState revenues fell below projections in the March report, a dip caused by sales tax and individual income tax...
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The Supply Side: Food companies move from core to chase consumer
Editor’s note:The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is...
View ArticleCar-Mart celebrates its 140th dealership opening
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart has opened its 140th car dealership which is located in Carrollton, Ga., the company reported Thursday (April 2). The Carrollton location marks the sixth corporate...
View ArticleSkyline Report: NWA housing sector expansion continues
The Northwest Arkansas housing sector continues its economic expansion at a steady and sustainable pace, according to the Arvest Bank sponsored Skyline Report that examined data from the second half of...
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Wal-Mart and other retailers struggle to tweak private label prices, offerings
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFrom Great Value bacon and eggs to George branded apparel and MainStay home wares, Wal-Mart is the largest private label player in the U.S., according to Walmart...
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‘Serious’ medical condition sidelines USA Truck CEO, share price declines
USA Truck CEO John Simone, 53, is on an indefinite leave because of a “serious medical condition,” with Tom Glaser appointed interim chief operations officer to lead the company. Company shares...
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Business, construction booming along Wedington Drive, west of I-49
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireWedington Drive, west of Interstate 49, has become a small city with hotels, restaurants, medical offices, a fitness gym, a no-waiting salon for...
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Wal-Mart to pay referral eVouchers for its grocery pickup test
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is upping the ante in its bid to encourage more people to test its grocery pickup service. The world’s large retailer is now offering users up to $100...
View ArticleSWEPCO, Stitt Energy receive recognition for energy efficiency efforts
AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and Rogers-based Stitt Energy Systems have been recognized for their energy efficiency achievements through the Energy Star program.On Monday the U.S....
View ArticleHospital auxiliary seeks socks, underwear donations for needy children
The volunteer auxiliary at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville seeks new socks and underwear donations for disadvantaged children in the area. Dubbed Operation Sock-It-To-Me kicked off this month...
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Arkansas rig count down to 8, severance tax revenue falls 47.5%
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas’ rig count has fallen to levels not seen in nearly a decade as natural gas drillers and oilfield equipment...
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Fort Smith area building permit values up 50.5% in the first quarter
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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Arvest reopens civil suits against Smiley who awaits criminal charges
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt’s been more than a year since Dennis Smiley resigned his post as Arvest Bank President for Benton County and the bank fraud scheme he pulled off around the...
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The Supply Side: Is Wal-Mart asking suppliers to fund Savings Catcher?
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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The Compass Report: U.S. economy gains are ‘grudgingly slow,’ but better
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Pros and cons of Export-Import Bank noted during Clinton School address
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireA growing global middle class will provide opportunities for American exporters, but domestic companies will need support to...
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