Tyson's Donnie Smith pledges $3.2 million to alma mater
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith and his wife, Terry, have pledged $3.2 million to establish the Donald and Terry Smith Endowed Chair for International Sustainable Agriculture at the University of...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: Kellogg shutters plant, Krispy Kreme iced coffee at...
• Kellogg announces plant closure, shift reductions Michigan-based Kellogg Co. said this week it plans to shutter a Charlotte, N.C., snack factory as part of a plan to cut costs. The Kellogg plant will...
View ArticleFood prices dip in January
The Food Price Index fell in January for the first time in three months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations report. The index averaged 203.4 points for the month,...
View ArticleCoca Cola sponsors ‘Hydration Station’ at Crystal Bridges
Coca Cola has sponsored the addition of a “Hydration Station” at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.The station is a covered pavilion that will serve as a shelter for Crystal Bridges...
View ArticleClark Partners launches new firm
Clark Partners Realty Group announces that it is no longer just a team of real estate agents, but a full-service real estate firm.Owner/Broker, Anthony Clark, officially launched the full-service real...
View ArticleNWACC opens new Adult Education library
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host an open house on Tuesday (Feb. 11) for its new library for the Adult Education program, located in Room 1300 of the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s in...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: Heinz repayment, Nature’s Bakery bid, Cargill turkey...
• Heinz to repay South Carolina incentives after plant closure H.J. Heniz Co. agreed to repay about $1.5 million it received from Florence County, S.C., for economic incentives related to the plant it...
View ArticleKendal King Group adds account executive in Bentonville
The Kendal King Group, in-store, retail marketing specialists, announces the appointment of Tina Waggener to its Bentonville office. The addition marks the first new hire of 2014 after a year of...
View ArticleWillie Nelson and Allison Krauss slated for July 7 at AMP
Country and bluegrass fans in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to see Willie Nelson and Alilson Krauss who announced they will perform at the AMP in Rogers on July 7.These award-winning...
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Arvest promotes Jacob Barnes at Springdale location
Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Jacob Barnes to branch manager of the bank location at the corner of East Robinson Avenue and Butterfield Coach Road in Springdale. He will report to Jenny...
View ArticleUA System ranked 48 for utility patents received in 2012
The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012, according to a statement from the UA System.UA System...
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Centennial Bank promotes Matt Hicks to market president, Benton County
Matt Hicks has been named market president in Rogers and Bentonville, according to Scott Hancock, Centennial Bank Division President. Hicks has worked in a variety of roles for Centennial Bank, having...
View ArticleFebruary retail imports are expected to decline
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to drop 8.4% in February from the same time last year, according to the monthly report released Tuesday (Feb. 11) by the National...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: Cargill acquires Pet Carousel, ConAgra lowers guidance
• Cargill to acquire Pet Carousel Cargill plans to acquire Pet Carousel, a Sanger, Calif.-based manufacturer of private label dog treats. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Cargill believes Pet...
View ArticleSears to offer drive-through pickup for online orders
In the competitive world of retail, selling convenience is key,. While Sears struggles to keep pace, the department store chain announced a bold move this week — free drive-through pickup service for...
View ArticleKroger acquires YOU Technology
Kroger has upped the ante on its efforts to incorporate digital media into its giant grocery business with the acquisition of YOU Technology Brand Services, a Silicon Valley-based startup.YOU...
View ArticleNWA Home Show slated for this weekend
More than 107 vendor booths featuring the latest trends in window fashion, countertops, flooring or outdoor living are set to display their wares and services this weekend, Feb. 14, 15 and 16, at the...
View ArticleVA System to host Golden Age Games in Fayetteville
The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks will host the 2014 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Fayetteville June 28 to July 2.In its 28th consecutive year, the National Veterans Golden Age...
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Centennial Bank promotes Bryan Smith
Scott Hancock, NWA division president for Centennial Bank, announced the promotion of Bryan Smith as senior vice president of retail operations for all the Northwest Arkansas branches.He moved to this...
View ArticleCasey’s General Stores to acquire 24 Stop-n-Go stores
Casey’s General Stores has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire 24 Stop-n-Go locations, with 20 of the stores located in North Dakota and four located in Minnesota. “We are excited about the...
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