Production Delays Caused Walmart to Cancel Structurlam Contract
The cancellation of the deal led Structurlam to suspend operations at its Conway facility, resulting in 144 workers being laid off. read more >
The cancellation of the deal led Structurlam to suspend operations at its Conway facility, resulting in 144 workers being laid off. read more >
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville says it will temporarily close its museum and café on the city square to renovate the property, creating more exhibit space and adding accessibility features. read more >
Contractors pull permits worth $630 million in 2021 as buildings sprout at site. read more >
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville invited more than 500 suppliers of U.S.-made products to pitch products at the company's fourth "Open Call" on Wednesday. read more >
American companies, along with President Donald Trump, face big obstacles as they try to rebuild American manufacturing. read more >
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. promised "everything is a yes" at the opening session of the company's "Open Call" with suppliers of U.S.-made products Tuesday. The U.S. Manufacturing Summit, held at the company's home office in Bentonville, is part of the retailer's 2013 initiative to spend $250 billion on American-produced goods for its stores, Sam's Clubs and Walmart.com. read more >
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce announces the "Be Pro Be Proud" initiative, an effort to bring new professionals into the state's skilled technical workforce. read more >
This issue of Arkansas Business has been months in the making because on-site visits to seven different manufacturing plants around the state cannot be pulled off in a week. read more >
As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing, Cindi Marsiglio oversees the company's 2013 initiative to spend an additional $250 billion on U.S.-made goods during the next 10 years. read more >
Rockline Industries says it has invested $15 million in expansion at its Springdale plant to accommodate a new facial wipes line for Wal-Mart. The production is being moved from Europe. read more >
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Wednesday praised Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for its initiative to buy more American-made goods and support the nation’s manufacturing industry. Pritzker was the keynote speaker at the opening session at the U.S. Manufacturing Summit that Wal-Mart hosted at Bentonville High School. read more >
