Tagged: Acumen Brands

Bad News for Acumen Brands

Bad News for Acumen Brands

Whispers

Stockholders in Acumen Brands Inc., the one-time Fayetteville startup phenomenon, received bad, but probably not unexpected, news in the mail. read more >

John James Looks to Make New Mark With Hayseed

John James Looks to Make New Mark With Hayseed

Technology & TelecomCover Story

Hayseed, which moved into the Old Post Office building on the downtown Fayetteville square, hopes to raise $6 million to help the next generation of Acumens. James said Hayseed has already partnered with four startups and is consulting a fifth. read more >

Innovate Arkansas Firms Experiencing Success

Innovate Arkansas Firms Experiencing Success

Health CareTechnology & Telecom

Since its inception in 2007, Innovate Arkansas has counseled and mentored hundreds of Arkansas tech startups, placing them in position to succeed and create high-paying jobs. With about 85 currently active client companies, IA continues to nurture tech entrepreneurs and help grow the state's budding tech startup ecosystem. read more >

Acumen’s Goal: To Own the Southern Lifestyle Marketplace

Acumen’s Goal: To Own the Southern Lifestyle Marketplace

Technology & Telecom

In December, Acumen Brands of Fayetteville announced objectives for 2014 that one company executive called “insane.” The leadership wanted five new programs to keep the company vibrant and growing, among those programs “flash sales” and “Marketplace.” read more >

Acumen Brands Delivering New Life To Fayetteville's Old Post Office

Acumen Brands Delivering New Life To Fayetteville's Old Post Office

Restaurants & FoodCover Story

After a $1.5 million deal, Innovate Arkansas firm Acumen Brands of Fayetteville will use the 13,000-SF 102-year-old building as a brick and mortar location for online apparel store Country Outfitter and also offer handbags from Maple & West, which previously existed only as online businesses. Aug. 30 is scheduled as the grand opening. read more >