Walmart to Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes at Stores
Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping. read more >
Tagged: Northwest Arkansas
Donald Tankersley Pleads Guilty to 2 Counts of Tax Fraud
Donald Tankersley, who retired last year as CEO of White Dairy Ice Cream Co. Inc. of Van Buren, waived indictment and pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Thursday to two counts of tax fraud. read more >
After Hot Springs, Ritter Communications Plugs Into Harrison
Broadband provider Ritter Communications of Jonesboro is broadening its footprint again, introducing business services in Harrison that recently made their debut in Hot Springs. read more >
Doug McMillon Named Chairman of Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable, a group of CEOs of America's top companies, says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon has been named chairman, succeeding JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon. read more >
Superior Industries to Cut 250 Jobs at Fayetteville Plant
Superior Industries International is cutting its Arkansas workforce again, this time chopping 250 jobs at its Fayetteville plant. read more >
Governor's Spokesman Departs; Katie Beck to Take Over
Gov. Asa Hutchinson's spokesman, J.R. Davis, will leave the post by the end of the month for a job in the private sector, and Katie Beck, the governor's director of state-federal relations, will take move into that job Oct. 1. read more >
Report: In NWA, Absorption Keeps Pace With New Units
The commercial real estate market in northwest Arkansas remained balanced and added new space during the first half of 2019, according to Arvest Bank's Skyline Report released Tuesday. read more >
Walton Family Foundation Names Executive Director
Carrie Walton Penner, the chairwoman of the Walton Family Foundation Board of Directors, says Caryl M. Stern will be the nonprofit's new executive director. read more >
Pinnacle Hills Thrives as 'Downtown' of Northwest Arkansas
Laurice Hachem just wanted to dip her toe into the northwest Arkansas real estate market, but she found Pinnacle Hills in Rogers too enticing to resist. read more >
Apartment Building Development Soon to Start in Downtown Springdale
Work on a $3.2 million 26-unit apartment building in downtown Springdale is expected to start soon. read more >
J. Max Van Hoose Advances at Harps (Movers & Shakers)
J. Max Van Hoose, vice president of store planning for Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale, has been promoted to executive vice president of the grocery chain, according to Kim Eskew, Harps chairman and CEO. read more >
Jayme Vaughan Joins Arvest (Movers & Shakers)
Jayme Vaughan has been hired as marketing manager for Arvest Bank in Siloam Springs. read more >
NanoMech Suits Continue
Dan Carroll’s attempt to recoup his $1 million investment in NanoMech Inc. of Springdale will continue in Washington County Circuit Court. read more >
Arkansas Organizations Receive Governor’s Quality Awards
Allen Engineering of Paragould was one of 20 organizations to receive an Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award during the 25th Annual Awards Celebration Thursday at the Marriott Ballroom. read more >
Walmart Rolls Out Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscription
Walmart is rolling out an unlimited grocery delivery subscription service this fall as it races to gain an advantage in the competitive fresh food business. read more >
Attorney General Files Consent Judgment in Suit Against Monte Johnston
State Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a consent judgment Wednesday resolving a consumer-protection lawsuit in Washington County against Monte Johnston and his buy-here-pay-here businesses. read more >
Nuala O’Connor to Join Walmart in New Digital Citizenship Role
Walmart announced Tuesday that Nuala O’Connor has been appointed to a new senior vice president and chief counsel of digital citizenship role. read more >
Tyson Foods Names John R. Tyson Chief Sustainability Officer
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale names John R. Tyson chief sustainability officer, effectively immediately. read more >
Arkansas Private Colleges Stare Down Demographic, Cultural Challenges
Arkansas Business tracked 15 years’ worth of official fall enrollment figures for 11 private colleges and universities in Arkansas. All 11 are religiously affiliated, and that part of the mission can be a factor in the enrollment trend. read more >
The Art of Being Wrong (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Before being elected president, Donald Trump had never worked for anyone but himself or his ultra-wealthy father. That doesn’t explain why he feels so comfortable saying things that are demonstrably untrue, but it could explain why he never had to learn how to own a mistake. read more >
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