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Wal-Mart hires new vice president of corporate communication
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart has Greg Hitt as the new lead spokesman and vice president for corporate communications who is tasked with being the leader in working with media...
View ArticleEPA fracking report hailed as victory for oil and gas drillers
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday (June 4) that the...
View ArticleNorthwest Medical Center - Springdale accredited for bariatric program
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale has received national accreditation for bariatric surgery by meeting all criteria according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality...
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Wal-Mart makes historic change to Board leadership, Walton family still in...
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comRob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman of the world’s largest retailer. However,...
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Ball caps, vests and other history remembered by Wal-Mart, Smithsonian
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe iconic baseball cap synonymous with Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton is headed to the Smithsonian Museum In Washington, D.C., according to chairman Rob...
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Wal-Mart’s McMillon talks succession, wages, ‘influence with suppliers’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon told the media Friday (June 5) that shareholder week is his favorite week of the year though by the end of the Saturday morning...
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Prescriptions, ‘Club Pickup’ part of efforts to boost Sam’s Club financials
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to...
View ArticleVan Buren Chamber celebrates 60th Anniversary, awards Iverson Riggs honor to...
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce celebrated June 4 its 60th Anniversary Banquet and Business Fair that featured more than 40 local businesses and organizations.Booths filled the grand lobby of the Van...
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Wal-Mart execs defend expensive tech investments, will ‘take time to pay off’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the...
View ArticleClean Line signs deal with French company on wind energy transmission
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comA French manufacturer plans to set up shop in West Memphis to supply glass insulators for a multi-state renewable...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court to hear Tyson Foods’ challenge
The U.S Supreme Court announced Monday (June 8) that it will hear the challenge petition recently filed by Tyson Foods.Springdale-based Tyson vowed to appeal the $5.8 million judgment against the meat...
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University of Arkansas hires new chief information officer
The University of Arkansas has hired Chris McCoy as its new chief information officer. McCoy hails from St. Paul, Minn., where he served as the associate vice president for information technology and...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club focusing more on private label
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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Qbox emerges strong as one of ARK Challenge winners in 2012
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series on the progress of ARK Challenge winners from 2012 and 2013.Northwest Arkansas was buzzing in 2012...
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Manufacturing technology orders down 8.5% in April
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireApril U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $384.81 million, according to The Association For Manufacturing...
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Area building permit values down almost 27% in May, still up year-to-date
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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Push to return manufacturing jobs to U.S. remains ‘very strong’ at Wal-Mart
story by Michael Tilley and Kim Souzamtilley@thecitywire.comMichelle Gloeckler says Wal-Mart Stores remains focused on helping return manufacturing jobs to the U.S., with the number of success stories...
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Arkansas sees tepid 0.8% GDP growth in 2014, farming income drops 19.9%
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas’ real gross domestic product (GDP) output lost momentum in 2014 as the Natural State’s economic growth fell...
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J.B. Hunt plans new office space for 1,250 employees at Lowell HQ
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services is expected to start construction this summer on a seven-story office tower on its corporate headquarters campus in...
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Arkansas medical providers likely unprepared for costly coding switch
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comOn Oct. 1, the coding system used by Arkansas medical providers for billing insurance companies and the government...
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