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Wal-Mart expands non-retail portfolio with auto insurance quotes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues to expand its a la carte financial services with a new partnership with AutoInsurance.com that aims to save consumers money on auto coverage....
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USA Truck posts $1.5 million loss in the first quarter (Updated)
Editor's note: Story is updated with changes throughout.Van Buren-based USA Truck continues to lose money, but the losses are trending lower and officials with the trucking company maintain that their...
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Wal-Mart to build online grocery pick-up center in Bentonville
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is wasting no time in deploying its latest grocery format — a stand alone pick-up center where shoppers can drive up and retrieve their online orders...
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Arkansas Best Corp. to become ArcBest, stock ticker symbol to change
Christmas may come early to select signage and print companies with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announcing Wednesday (April 30) that as of May 1 the transportation holding company will rename...
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Superior Industries names new CEO
Superior Industries International announces Donald J. Stebbins as its president and CEO effective May 5, succeeding Steven J. Borick, who retired March 31. He will also join Superior’s board of...
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Shepard named CEO of Arvest Bank operations in Fort Smith area
Rodney Shepard, a former top officer with Arvest Bank operations in the Fort Smith area, is returning to be the new president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Fort Smith. He is now the head of Arvest Bank...
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First quarter home sales up almost 3% in Arkansas’ largest markets
Home sales in Arkansas four largest metro areas during the first quarter of 2014 are up almost 3% compared to the same period of 2013, but the average per home sales price is down more than 3% and the...
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Weather, one-time charge pushes ArcBest to first quarter loss of $5.2 million
The first quarter financials for ArcBest Corporation (formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp.) were not as good as analysts expected thanks to a pension settlement charge and the estimated negative...
View ArticleGeorge family gives $1 million to Jones Center Endowment
The Jones Trust announced a $1 million pledge by the George Family awarded Thursday (May 5) in Springdale. The funds will go to the Jones Center Endowment Fund, a campaign goal of $30 million.“The...
View ArticleWal-Mart and its foundation give $250,000 to storm relief
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support disaster relief efforts following the severe weather events impacting the Midwest and Southeast...
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Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate dips to 5.4% in March
Gains in the number of employed and a 3.7% decline in the number of unemployed helped push the Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate down to 5.4% in March compared to 5.6% in February and 5.7% in March...
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Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 6.9% in March
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox Communications and the Fort...
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Big second fiscal quarter profits expected for Tyson Foods
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe stars have been aligned for Tyson Foods this past year and the meat giant is expected to produce another record quarter when it reports earnings on Monday...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s tethering plan opens logistics opportunities
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...
View ArticleArvest Bank receives high marks from J.D. Power study
Arvest Bank ranks highest both in the South Central Region and in the Southwest Region in the J.D. Power 2014 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. This is the sixth year Arvest has been recognized with a...
View ArticleTyson and Wal-Mart announce the final Honor Flight
Five years ago, Tyson Foods and Wal-Mart helped organize the first official Arkansas Honor Flight, taking World War II veterans on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials, including one...
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The Friday Wire: Miserable money managers and ‘click and collect’
Details on the lack of financial literacy in Arkansas, positive recovery for U.S. Sen. John Boozman, death penalty difficulties and a ‘click-and-collect’ Wal-Mart site in Bentonville are part of the...
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The Friday Wire: Miserable money managers and a new corporate name
Details on the lack of financial literacy in Arkansas, positive recovery for U.S. Sen. John Boozman, death penalty difficulties and a new name for the transportation artists formerly known as Arkansas...
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OK Foods union vote fails, objection to be filed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA union vote at an OK Foods processing facility in Heavener, Okla., failed by a narrow margin Thursday (May 1), with workers voting 26-29 on a question of...
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Arkansas tax revenue meets expectations in April report
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerArkansas revenue officials said April tax collections were in line with expectations leading to year-to-date figures slightly rising 10 months into the...
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