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Rockline returns facial wipe production to the U.S. as part of Wal-Mart...
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comRockline Industries and Wal-Mart Stores announced a re-shoring effort that creates 50 jobs and brings production of facial wipes from Germany and Italy to...
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Tusk to Tail: The ‘Blow It’ Bowl and 7 Predictions from Highly Effective...
story info compiled by David RiceEditor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been...
View ArticleThoughts on the political animals
guest commentary by John Burris, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsEditor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature and the author of this opinion column. He can be...
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Wal-Mart to cut 450 home office jobs, become ‘more agile’ company
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon on Friday announced 450 corporate job cuts at the home office in Bentonville. The cuts have been rumored for several...
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Sam’s Club announces top level job shifts, new focus on merchandise
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer on Friday (Oct. 2) announced broad personnel and strategy changes that include nine top level organizational moves for the club division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The Sam’s...
View ArticleNanoMech launches a transport division
Springdale-based NanoMech has recently launched its own transport division to address the trucking and railroad industry requirements for increased sustainability, performance, reliability and...
View ArticleConAgra Foods to layoff 1,500 workers, moving headquarters
One of Wal-Mart Stores’s largest suppliers ConAgra Foods announced a major restructuring underway at this time. CEO Sean Connolly said Friday that the company will lay-off 1,500 office-based employees...
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Arkansas September tax revenue dips, but collections up 3% year-to-date
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas revenue collections hit a minor blip in September as general tax revenues were slightly below a year ago, but...
View ArticleAmerica’s Car-Mart opens its 144th dealership
America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 144th dealership. The dealership is located in Brunswick, Ga.This marks the company’s eighth dealership in Georgia and the third new dealership...
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Three finalists named for University of Arkansas chancellor post
Three finalists have been selected as finalists for the University of Arkansas chancellor post, with the first public forum with a finalist set for Oct. 7.UA System President Don Bobbitt and the search...
View ArticleMetova Inc. opens new Fayetteville office, creating 30 new jobs
Metova Inc., a technology development company, announced the opening of its new Fayetteville location bringing 30 new technology jobs to the region.The Franklin, Tenn.-based company said it’s expanding...
View ArticleWorkMatters selects Elise Mitchell, Mike Roetzel as new board members
Non-profit WorkMatters announced the addition of two new directors – Elise Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Communications, and Tyson Foods exec Mike Roetzel – effective in later September."We are honored to...
View ArticleDollar General to cut 255 from its corporate ranks
Dollar General is the latest retailer to announce its paring down the home office ranks with plans to eliminate 255 positions in a corporate restructuring plan. The jobs elimination was effective...
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Arkansas poultry industry eager for increased trade with Cuba
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhile most U.S. businesses have been shut out of Cuba for 55 years, Arkansas’ poultry industry has exported broiler meat to the tiny island nation for more than...
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Whirlpool, city street work draw criticism at Fort Smith Board session
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireFort Smith Director Tracy Pennartz took Whirlpool representatives to task at the Tuesday (Oct. 13) study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and...
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Arkansas AG to appeal ruling that blocked lethal injection executions
story by Steve Brawner, with Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comThe state is appealing to the Arkansas Supreme Court a decision by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffin staying the...
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Arkansas education boss admits PARCC error, most students not prepared
story by Steve Brawner, with Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comArkansas Education Commissioner Johnny Key said Tuesday (Oct. 13) that a department of education announcement last week...
View ArticleThird quarter income up 44% for Bank of the Ozarks
Bank of the Ozarks reported third quarter earnings of 52 cents a share, easily besting year ago results of 40 cents. However, the fast-growing Little Rock regional bank came in a penny below Wall...
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Wal-Mart grocery savings widen against Target, narrow for Publix
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWinning on everyday low prices is a major focus for Walmart’s grocery business and the level of competition from major players like Publix, Kroger, Target,...
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Dealing with stupider people
commentary by Luke PruittEditor’s note: Luke Pruitt is a musician from Fort Smith. Link here to follow Pruitt and learn about his new album, “Songs of Home, Pt. 2”Opinions, commentary and other essays...
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