People & Business News

The Supply Side briefs: Women dominate marketplace, execs on the move

• SURVEY: Women still dominate the grocery marketplace
Shopping channels are rapidly changing in the world today, but a recent survey from the Private Label Manufactures Association found it’s women who still dominate the marketplace.

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 11:07pm

UAFS students present use ideas for former Girls Inc. building

Seven University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students in a Community Leadership class gave some timely advice to city leaders May 6 in an end-of-the-semester presentation.

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:15pm

Washington Regional recognized for reducing c-section births

Washington Regional has been recognized by the March of Dimes for its success in reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy.

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:56pm

Grand Savings Bank welcomes new board

Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla. has seated a new board of directors following a recent buy-out.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:35pm

Retailers favor Marketplace Fairness Act

The National Retail Federation – the world’s largest retail trade group – today (May 6) spoke out in favor of the Marketplace Awareness Act that requires online retailers to charge and collect sales tax on all e-commerce transactions.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:02pm

Groups oppose hog farm near the Buffalo River

Several conservation and citizen action groups announced Monday they will file a lawsuit in an effort to halt construction of a hog farm in the Buffalo National River watershed.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 5:54pm

Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reclaimed the top spot among the Fortune 500 company list this year with $469 billion in annual revenue.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:26pm

The Supply Side: ConAgra executives, Kellogg product expansion

• ConAgra chooses new president for Consumer Foods

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 10:06pm

NWACC offering online degree

NorthWest Arkansas Community College announced last week students can obtain an associate of arts degree online in two years, a structured program track that fits the needs of working adults.

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 8:31pm

JBU student newspaper wins honors at state competition

The student newspaper staff at John Brown University recently walked away with several honors at the Arkansas College Media Association competition.

Jenny Redfern, a college senior, was named the “2013 Editor of the Year.”

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 8:19pm

Bumpers College advisory board focus on workforce needs

The Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to help the college form a strategy to help meet the workforce development needs of students.

Advisory board members recently met for the first time.

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 9:30am

HMA income, revenue dip in the first quarter

Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates posted first quarter net income of $23.102 million, down from $37.69 million in the 2012 quarter. Total revenue in the quarter was $1.482 billion, down from the $1.485 billion in the 2012 quarter.

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 7:16am

Edelstein departs as NWA Naturals manager

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals announced Thursday (May 2) that General Manager Eric Edelstein has accepted a position with the Pacific Coast League’s Reno Aces and will transition out of his role as General Manager of the team.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 4:36pm

Brown’s Collision Center receives Farmer’s Insurance award

Bentonville-based Brown’s Collision Center was recently awarded the 2012 Eastern Division Shop of the Year by Farmer's Insurance.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 2:40pm

Wal-Mart’s Gisel Ruiz named USO Woman of the Year

Gisel Ruiz, chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., received the 2013 USO Woman of the Year Distinguished Service Award on Thursday (May 2) during a luncheon held in New York.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 1:05pm