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Private equity firm to pay $124.78 million for Allens Canning
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAllens Canning business went on the auction block earlier this week with Sager Creek Acquisition Corp. winning the bid and agreeing to pay $124.781 million for...
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Statewide GOP candidates talk tax plans, problems with Obamacare
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCandidates for statewide elective office descended on Fort Smith on Saturday (Feb. 8) talking unreasonable tax cut plans, Obamacare and the role of the...
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Wal-Mart challenges NLRB complaint, says law not a ‘prop’ for unions
Plenty of eyes are watching the outcome of a formal complaint by the National Labor Relations Board against the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. But, the retail juggernaut is...
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Changes announced with Talk Business Magazine
Roby Brock, owner and editor-in-chief of Talk Business Arkansas, has ended his publishing arrangement with Vowell, Inc. and is moving the popular magazine back in house where it has previously been...
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Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Dillard’s score high in customer loyalty
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThree Arkansas-based retailers— Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Dillard’s — were sitting high on the 18th annual list of Brand Keys 2014 Consumer Loyalty Engagement...
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Three votes likely to define Legislature’s 2014 fiscal session
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netThe 2014 legislative fiscal session that begins Monday (Feb. 10) will be remembered for two words –...
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Public invited to vote among finalists for the ‘Song of Arkansas’
Seven artists and their songs about Arkansas have been selected from more than 230 entries as part of the “Song of Arkansas” contest conducted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. The...
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Alzheimer’s, senior hunger and elder care focus of panel discussion
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA variety of issues that specifically affect the elderly population in the state of Arkansas was the topic of discussion at Monday's (Feb. 10) League of Women...
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New Wal-Mart ads tout manufacturing return, the ‘Working Man’
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comPunctuated by the high-energy rock riffs of Rush and massaged by the distinct baritone voice of advertising pitch man Mike Rowe, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has...
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Numbers improve, but USA Truck posts fifth consecutive annual loss (Updated)
Editor's note: Story updated with changes throughout.The financial picture at Van Buren-based USA Truck appears to be improving, but the company still posted a net loss of $9.11 million in 2013. While...
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Fewer Americans identify as middle class, despite ongoing economic recovery
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe economy, particularly in Northwest Arkansas, has seen steady growth in the past two years. But on a national level the number of Americans who consider...
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Judge approves sale of Allens Canning to Sager Creek
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt took federal Bankruptcy Judge Ben Barry more than an hour Tuesday morning (Feb. 11) to weed through a long list of objections regarding the sale of Allens...
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Illinois attorney outlines plan to sue Whirlpool for Fort Smith pollution
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors for the first time Tuesday (Feb. 11) heard from an attorney who believes the city may have the authority to level fines...
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Wal-Mart sponsors the Arkansas Music Pavilion with $2.5 million gift
The new Arkansas Music Pavilion under construction in Rogers will be named the Walmart AMP, following a $2.5 million gift from the retailer on Tuesday (Feb. 11). The Walton Arts Center announced the...
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The Supply Side: Private label options explored by suppliers, retailers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers spend $725 billion annually on consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the battle for market share is a fierce one between national brands and private label...
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New UAFS programs include robotics, finance and global business
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA Tuesday (Feb. 11) Board of Visitors meeting at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith provided an update to three new degree programs at the university,...
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Barling Board discusses beautification, business plans and taxes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA meeting of the Barling Board of Directors Tuesday (Feb. 11) billed as an economic development study session quickly spiraled into something else...
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‘Smaller paychecks’ push area tourism taxes lower in 2013
Hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren were down in 2013 compared to 2012, ending two consecutive years of gains for both cities. The tourism chiefs in both cities say 2014 will...
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RITA hires lobbying group to help obtain port funding
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) voted Wednesday (Feb. 12) to contract with Washington, D.C.-based The Normandy Group to host a meeting...
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Report shows that abortion rates on the decline in Arkansas, U.S.
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent report by the Guttmacher Institute reported that abortion rates in the United States had hit its lowest levels since 1973, and that the rate also...
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