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Wal-Mart expands banking services with Green Dot, legal challenge possible
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues its move toward big box banking by unveiling a new checking account partnership with Green Dot Corp. aimed at lower costs for its core...
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Field Agent, a mobile market research startup, to go global
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHow does a retailer or product supplier find the proverbial “Bubba” to review a deer hunting product? Or how would a property manager based in Fayetteville or...
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Exec says culture helps Wal-Mart remain competitive, be able to ‘course correct’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe retail landscape has never been more competitive even for the almost half-trillion dollars in sales Wal-Mart Stores will report this year. A difference maker...
View ArticleNWACC’s sanctioned sports committee defers budget talks
The committee tasked with exploring a three-year trial sanctioned sports program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College met Thursday (Sept. 25) at the community college, but deferred setting a budget...
View ArticleSam’s Club hosts its national BBQ showdown in Bentonville
After visiting 30 cities and traveling roughly 13,682 miles, the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour is quickly approaching its final destination – Bentonville.Sam’s Club said on Saturday (Sept. 27) 50 of the...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: Mars and Mondelez promote execs
• Mars announces leadership changes Mars Food has promoted Fiona Dawson its next president. She has the responsibility for Mars drinks and European multisales. She succeeds Poul Weihrauch, who has been...
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Arkansas jobs chief returns from Taiwan, optimistic about ‘large projects’
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netGrant Tennille, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, says it’s time for...
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Wal-Mart opens its Pickup Grocery format in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souza (photos courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)ksouza@thecitywire.comGrocery drive-up convenience with low price guarantees are the latest ploy by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to bridge the...
View ArticleInstagram co-founder joins Wal-Mart Stores board
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Kevin Systrom, an entrepreneur, software engineer and co-founder of photo-sharing service Instagram, as a new member to the retailer’s board of directors. Systrom...
View ArticleMovie Lounge changing name to Starlight Celebration and Events Center
A new sign may be going up, but the dining experience that has been a staple of Movie Lounge since opening nearly two years ago will go on, just under new branding.According to General Manager Deborah...
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Spartan seals deal to buy large warehouse, 50-plus acres from Whirlpool
The deal by Spartan Logistics to acquire the large warehouse and distribution center and a little more than 50 acres from Whirlpool has closed, with Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce President...
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Wal-Mart tests new Pickup Grocery format with the public, order error noted...
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAbility to quickly assess customer demand, redefine the shopping process and give consumers time savings on top of low prices are just a few reasons Wal-Mart...
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Arvest, First National hold top spots in metro area deposits
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comDeposits were up 3.32% and 1.45%, respectively, among banks in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro area, according to a report issued Monday (Sept. 29)...
View ArticleWal-Mart says Morgan, passengers were not wearing seatbelts
Retail giant Wal-Mart claims actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and the other passengers involved in the Limo accident with one of its semi trucks were partially to blame because they were not wearing...
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Realtors review policies following murder of Little Rock Realtor
story by Ryan Saylor and Kim Souzarsaylor@thecitywire.comksouza@thecitywire.comThe kidnapping and murder of Little Rock area real estate broker Beverly Carter has caused the real estate industry to...
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Arkansas home sales down in August, numbers up year-to-date
Year-to-date home sales and sales volume in Arkansas through August remains positive, but August home sales were down more than 5% and sales were down more than 8%.Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest...
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No need yet for Foreign Trade Zone in Northwest Arkansas
story by Jamie Smith jsmith@thecitywire.comSo far no Northwest Arkansas companies have become subzones of Foreign Trade Zone 14 in Little Rock. Rumors that a new foreign trade zone was coming to the...
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Nesbit to pitch car dealership social media push at ‘best ideas’ contest
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA Fort Smith automobile dealership is getting national attention for its efforts in the world of social media.According to a press release from the Driving...
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'Story book' Showcase Home features beauty, functionality
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Parade of Homes kicks off Oct. 3 and its showcase home features design elements that feature...
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Fort Smith area building permits down 55% in September
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permits for the three largest cities in the Fort Smith region dropped 55.86% from September 2013 to the same month this year.The cities of Fort...
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