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Walmart to Go not necessarily a game changer for smaller stores
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWalmart to Go may have just opened its first location in Bentonville March 16, but industry insiders who spoke with The City Wire said what could become...
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Regional medical growth response to being ‘medically underserved’
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This article is a preview of the 5th annual The Compass Conference, which will be held Thursday (April 17). A panel discussion of the regional...
View ArticleQuarterly income up 26% for Bank of the Ozarks
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerBank of the Ozarks reported a 26% increase in first quarter 2014 net income as the Little Rock-based financial institution saw an unexpected bump in...
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Realtor Doug Gibson receives top state sales honor
Doug Gibson, an agent with Crye-Leike Real Estate in Rogers, received the Triple Diamond Award from the Arkansas Realtor’s Association for his 2013 sales record.Gibson achieved more than $9 million in...
View ArticleArkansas & Missouri honored as ‘Regional Railroad for 2014’
Railway Age magazine has named Arkansas & Missouri Railroad its 2014 Regional Railroad of the Year. The award will be presented at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's annual...
View ArticleNorthwest Medical hosts disaster drills
Northwest Medical Centers in Springdale and Bentonville are hosting a community-wide disaster drill at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15. The event is designed to assess staff and facility preparedness in...
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The Supply Side: Wet-Nap wipes debut at Wal-Mart Stores
A moist towelette first created for Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1957 and produced in Arkansas has found its way to Walmart shelves in more than 3,400 stores, according to Lindsey Drain, marketing manager...
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Arkansas River tonnage down 6% in the first quarter of 2014
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTonnage shipped along the Arkansas River is down for the first three months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 and at least one operator along the...
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Jimmy Johns to open two Fort Smith stores; Splash pad moving slow
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comMore details were released Tuesday (April 15) on a planned mixed use development to be built at 822 Garrison Ave. The information was presented at Tuesday's...
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Arvest promotes John Gregson
Arvest promotes John E. Gregson to community bank president for Arvest Bank Berryville. He takes over for Richard Kimberlin, who announced his retirement earlier this month.Gregson has more than 18...
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Rivaldo embraces new Arvest leadership role in Benton County
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFort Smith area native Craig Rivaldo is set to take over leadership for Arvest Benton County on May 1 and the banker will carry his “playbook” and more than 20...
View ArticleWal-Mart shares downgraded by William Blair
Wall Street investors backed off of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday, April 15, following a downgrade by Chicago-based William Blair. The stock price fell 50 cents to close at $76.88 per share. Wal-Mart...
View ArticleWal-Mart Stores Inc. issues $4 billion in new debt
Mass retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently secured $4 billion in new debt in two separate underwritings completed this month.Wal-Mart outlined the details of three new debt instruments in its final...
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First quarter home sales up in Crawford, Sebastian counties
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFirst quarter home sales in the Fort Smith region showed mixed results, with Crawford County far outpacing Sebastian County during the first three months of...
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Wal-Mart, retail industry prepping for new credit card technology
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, says it has 1,000 stores ready for a transformative change in credit card technology and plans to have the rest of their U.S. stores ready by the end...
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Wal-Mart Stores to offer a new money transfer option (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Facing tough sales comparisons and other operating headwinds, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is once...
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Henry Smiley Sr. alleges fraud through son’s financial actions
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhere do bankers go to borrow money? A paper trail left by former Arvest exec Dennis Smiley Jr. indicates he went to his friends and family first – and possibly...
View ArticleWal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon paying it forward to his alma mater
Doug McMillon, an alumni of the University of Arkansas, and his wife Shelley donated $1 million toward establishing the McMillon Family Endowed Excellence Fund at the Sam. M. Walton College of...
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Home Bancshares, Simmons First report positive first quarter income
story from Talk Business, a content partner with The City WireHome Bancshares, parent company of Centennial Bank, reported a record first quarter profit on Thursday (April 17), and Simmons First...
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The Compass Report: Fort Smith area economy improves in 2013
The Compass Report for the fourth quarter of 2013 shows that small but broad based gains in key metrics has resulted in the Fort Smith regional economy finishing out 2013 with two consecutive positive...
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