Coalition asks Justice Department to scrutinize Tyson’s takeover of Hillshire
A coalition of 82 organizations signed a letter sent to the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday (July 24) opposing the antitrust process of Tyson Foods’ planned take over of Hillshire Brands.In the...
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First National Bank of Rogers announces new name
First National Bank of Rogers announces it is rebranding its name to First National Bank of NWA. A new logo is also being introduced to reflect the new name. This name change is effective Aug. 1 with...
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New economic data reflects first quarter industry sector downturn
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireMany of the nation’s industrial sectors saw major declines in the first quarter of 2014 as 16 of 22 industry groups...
View ArticleUA bookstores to observe sales tax holiday
The University of Arkansas Bookstore, its shops at the Garland Center and all of its Razorback Shops will observe the Arkansas “sales tax holiday” on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3. State and...
View ArticleSales Tax DataLINK receives patent
Sales Tax DataLINK of Bentonville received a new patent for sales tax software that is titled: “System and Method for Tax Filing, Data Processing, Data Verification and Reconciliation.”“Sales tax...
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Tyson Foods to shed 950 jobs with plant closures ahead of Hillshire merger
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the...
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New NWACC 5-year plan focuses on student success
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comA new five-year strategic plan is in the works at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and it is specifically geared to measure against how it helps students...
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NWACC entertains sports discussion
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comThe Northwest Arkansas community has strong support for a community college-level sports program, a room full of area sports program advocates told the...
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P.A.M. Transportation posts record quarter, adds drivers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comP.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record quarter earnings behind 8.5% more loads hauled and a roughly 1.4% rise revenue per mile, before fuel...
View ArticleDental outreach for kids at the Jones Center
The Jones Center is offering free dental services for those with no private health insurance starting on Monday, July 28 as part of the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Dental Outreach program and Arkansas...
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Foran pick to lead Walmart U.S. scrutinized, other exec moves expected
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart’s decision to promote Greg Foran to CEO of Walmart U.S. was a surprising move to analysts given Foran does not have the U.S. retail experience that...
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Wal-Mart watchers weigh-in on Dollar Tree merger
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe race to win the frugal, cash-strapped consumer got a little more heated on Monday (July 28) with Dollar Tree’s $8.5 billion blockbuster offer to acquire...
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Windstream to spin off network assets into real estate trust
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netLittle Rock-based Windstream Corp. will spin off certain assets of the telecom and broadband...
View ArticleConsumer confidence rises in the second quarter
U.S. consumer confidence increased four index points in the second quarter of 2014 to a score of 104. This marks an upward trend that began in the first quarter of 2013. While confidence has climbed 11...
View ArticleWal-Mart downgraded by Goldman Sachs
Wall Street analysts at Goldman Sachs took a long look at big-box discounters this week and downgraded Wal-Mart Stores to neutral from buy, while upgrading competitor Costco to a buy.Goldman analyst...
View ArticleWal-Mart acquires startup Luvocracy
WalmartLabs announced Tuesday (July 29) the acquisition of Luvocracy, a social marketplace startup based in Silicon Valley. The retailer notes that this is primarily a talent acquisition as it plans to...
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Sam’s Club survey: Microbusiness owners expect U.S. economy to worsen
story by KIm Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe economy may be improving for Wall Street firms furnishing cheap capital to corporate America at large, but a recent poll compiled by Sam’s Club and Gallup...
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Dollar Tree/Family Dollar deal spells closure for NWA, Fort Smith area stores
story by KIm Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOne day after news of the $8.5 billion Dollar Tree bid to acquire Family Dollar, officials with Family Dollar confirm plans to shutter seven underperforming...
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Superior Industries to close Rogers plant, 500 jobs lost
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSuperior Industries announced early Wednesday (July 30) that it would close its Rogers wheel manufacturing plant as “part of an initiative to reduce costs and...
View ArticleZilkha to build $90 million biomass pellet plant in Monticello
Zilkha Biomass Energy, a producer of biomass solutions to electric utility customers, today announced Wednesday (July 30) its plan to build a $90 million pellet production plant in Monticello, Ark.,...
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