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Gift card popularity may not save holiday sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comGift cards are personal, practical, and they come with a price tag that matches anyone’s budget. That's why the National Retail Federation expects 80% of...
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Credit card holders remain loyal, but wooed by incentives
Consumers who find the number of credit cards in their wallet stacking up over time are not alone, according to a new survey by CardRatings.com.The survey found that Americans can be easily tempted...
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Seneca Foods seeks to acquire Allens out of bankruptcy
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSiloam Springs-based Allens Foods could soon be gobbled up by Seneca Foods Corporation as the New York-based fruit and vegetable manufacturer entered into an...
View ArticleUA researchers develop assessment system for mobile POS technologies
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a risk-assessment tool to help retailers implement mobile point-of-sale technologies, according to a UA statement issued Tuesday (Dec. 17).Their...
View ArticleEpoxyn to add 50 new jobs in Mountain Home
Officials with Epoxyn Products announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Mountain Home and create 50 new jobs.Epoxyn is a Hamilton Scientific company and a leading...
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Arkansas tourism officials announce 2014 Henry Awards nominees
The nominees for the 2014 Henry Awards have been announced, with several cities and groups from the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas making the list.The celebration, which honors individuals who...
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Walrod's continues to battle the big-box players
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIn an age of computerized inventories and modern technology that are a part of nearly all businesses, one Fort Smith hardware store is bucking the trend with...
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Renewable Energy Group to acquire Syntroleum
The cash burn at Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. could soon be over as Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced plans to acquire the Tulsa-based energy company, pending shareholder approval....
View ArticleTyson Foods again cited by OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited Tyson Foods for four workplace violations in its Hutchison, Kan., facility following a June 17 accident. The meat giant faces...
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Home investment heats up, consumers lay down cash
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers may not be freely spending money on non-tangibles, but 2013 marked a turnaround year for investments in the old homestead, with an uptick in...
View ArticleHP to return 200 jobs to Conway operation
Less than six months after around 500 layoffs at their Conway facility, Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday (Dec. 18) announced plans to establish a “regional industry development center” that would add...
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Shareholder lawsuit against Wal-Mart allowed to proceed
A shareholder-derivative lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores and key officers of the global retailer may move forward, according to an opinion issued Wednesday (Dec. 18) by a three-judge panel with the 8th...
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Syntroleum outlines acquisition upside
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comShareholders of Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. were encouraged Wednesday (Dec. 18) to approve the proposed $40 million acquisition by Renewable Energy Group. They...
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Foundation seeks to build medical school in Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comSome of the revenue from the 2009 purchase of Fort Smith-based Sparks Health System could be used to help build and operate a medical school in Fort Smith...
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Bentonville unveils redevelopment plan for downtown area
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBentonville is known across the region as a city on the rise – leading the metro area in new home sales, building permits and often sales tax revenue...
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Work begins on Whirlpool pollution mitigation plan
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA little more than a month after the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality presented its plan to address contamination caused by Whirlpool's admitted...
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New hotel coming to Fort Smith airport property
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA new hotel is coming to the corner of Phoenix Avenue and McKennon Boulevard, bringing with it both an increase in occupancy and about 30 new jobs.The Home 2...
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Fed to taper in January amid improving economy
The Federal Reserve affirmed its outlook for stronger GDP growth in 2014, and said Wednesday it will reduce – or “taper” – its injection of $40 billion into the U.S. economy through securities...
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Target confirms security breach, shares tumble (updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt’s every shopper and retailer’s nightmare just ahead of the holidays, to find out customer name, credit or debit card number, and the expiration date plus...
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The Compass Report: Trends positive for Fort Smith area economy
Slight but continued improvements in economic trends for the Fort Smith region during the third quarter of 2013 has resulted in the best quarterly grade for the economy since the first quarter 2009...
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