Wal-Mart wins bid over shareholders seeking tighter gun sales
When shareholders gather in Fayetteville June 5, they will not hear a proposal that sought director oversight on certain gun sales at the mass retailer, according to a federal appeals court ruling on...
View ArticleABF Freight named LTL Carrier of the Year
ABF Freight has been named the national LTL (less than truckload) Carrier of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. It’s the third consecutive year ABF Freight has received...
View ArticleElder joins staff at Beall Barclay in Fort Smith
Brooke Elder has been hired by Beall Barclay & Company as an in-charge accountant in the firm’s Fort Smith office.Prior to Beall Barclay, Elder worked for a private accounting firm in Texas for...
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Retail watchers say Walmart U.S. needs to improve apparel offerings, sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAnalysts and retail experts say Wal-Mart, while focused on fresh grocery, customer service and employee relations, could also do better with its stagnant apparel...
View ArticleTyson awards 8 companies with ‘Supplier of the Year’ honors
Tyson Foods recently handed out eight award to its top suppliers for 2014. The “Supplier of the Year” winners include:• Newly Weds Foods Inc.,• Zip-Pak,• Hantover Inc.,• Hugg & Hall Equipment Co.,•...
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ArcBest CEO McReynolds: ‘Let’s get the shovels digging’
story and photos by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comWith Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Mike Preston, his new jobs boss, in attendance, the mood was celebratory at the formal groundbreaking for the...
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Fort Smith area reports stronger home sales, better sales volume
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’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....
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First quarter home sales up more than 11% in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe real estate market in Northwest Arkansas is heating up according to industry experts who report new and existing home sales, home prices and buyer demand are...
View ArticleFayetteville job fair slated for April 24
More than three dozen employers and training providers plan to take part in the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce annual job expo slated for Friday (April 24). The event will take place between noon and...
View ArticleNWACC streamlines administrative team
NorthWest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson announced a restructuring of her administrative team, effective immediately. The new organizational chart eliminates the level of...
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U.S. foreclosures lowest in eight years, Arkansas filings down 4.12%
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comArkansas foreclosure activity continues to slow and are part of a national trend in which first quarter foreclosures were their lowest rate in 8 years, according...
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Skyline, CBRE reports show high occupancy rates for NWA apartments
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireNorthwest Arkansas apartments reached a new high in occupancy as the 2015 began with apartments communities nearly full, reporting a 98% occupancy...
View ArticleMike Duke joins Carlyle Group private equity
Mike Duke, the former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has joined the global consumer and retail group of private equity firm The Carlyle Group.He will began work at Carlyle this month, according to a...
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Bentonville entrepreneurs put Junk Brands on the national retail map
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIn just under three years Kourtney and Beau Barrett have disrupted the fitness headband segment with Junk Brands, a growing custom headband manufacturing...
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Student design portfolios get a critical look from professionals
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireAs thousands of college seniors prepare to receive their degrees next month and then head out into the job market, a group of students from the...
View ArticleUA Chancellor Gearhart, wife to donate $1 million to the university
University of Arkansas Chancellor David Gearhart and his wife Jane, announced plans to make a $1 million donation to the college’s upcoming campaign efforts. The campaign, known as Campaign Arkansas,...
View ArticleWaller named interim dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business
Matthew Waller was named interim dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and will assume the duties of dean Eli Jones who is leaving the UA to return to his alma...
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Whirlpool settles on most claims related to TCE pollution at Fort Smith plant
Whirlpool officials said Friday (April 17) they have paid more than $3 million to property owners harmed by pollution around the company’s former manufacturing plant in Fort Smith, and have settled...
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Wal-Mart restructures store management hierarchy, closes five stores
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail giant Wal-Mart Stores confirmed Friday (April 17) plans to eliminate the role of zone managers in its U.S. stores in the coming weeks. This impacts 14,000...
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The Supply Side: Suppliers near Wal-Mart 30% rule to see more pressure
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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