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Wal-Mart acquires Adchemy
Walmart.com welcomed 60 new employees this week from the acquisition of Adchemy, a product search company that was founded in 2004. WalmartLabs blogger Jeremy King notes that the Adchemy team adds...
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Washington Regional Medical Center names new chief nursing officer
Beverly Winney, RN, MSN, is the new chief nursing officer at Washington Regional Medical Center. Promoted to chief nursing officer, she is a member of the hospital’s executive team and reports to...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: Acquisitions by Snyder’s Lance and Bayer
• Synder’s Lance to acquire Baptista’s Bakery, shedding private brands Snyder's-Lance announced plans to acquire Baptista's Bakery Inc., a baked snack foods and better-for-you snack company that makes...
View ArticleRetail imports to improve amid port labor negotiations
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.5% in May as negotiators prepare to begin talks on a new contract for West Coast dockworkers, according to the...
View ArticleNWACC commencement slated for May 10
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host its credit commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Almost 500 students are expected to participate in ceremonies...
View ArticleSFC Fluidics raises $2 million in funding
A new disposable insulin patch pump, smaller than any pump on the market, is in development from Fayetteville-based SFC Fluidics Inc., a medical device and diagnostics company.SFC Fluidics recently...
View ArticleBeebe names 21 to Arkansas boards and commission
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (May 14) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions:Theresa Brassfield, Blytheville, as the Mississippi County Judge, until such time as the elected...
View ArticleBuster named Arvest community lender in Gravette
Arvest Bank has named Eric Buster as a community lender in the bank’s Gravette branch.Buster has worked for Arvest Bank for the past two years. He began in Arvest’s customer service center and worked...
View ArticleAuxiliary at Northwest Medical Bentonville garners award
The volunteer auxiliary of Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville won the American Hospital Associations (AHA) award for volunteer excellence for their “Sock-It-To-Me” program collecting over 2,000...
View ArticleWal-Mart to hire 95 for new Farmington store
Wal-Mart plans to fill up to 95 new jobs being created at its Neighborhood Market in Farmington that is slated to open this summer.A temporary hiring center has opened inside the Walmart Supercenter...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: Cargill trims workforce, Kellogg helps rice growers
• Cargill to reduce meatpacker jobs Tightening cattle supplies is prompting Cargill Meat Solutions to downsize the workforce at its Dodge City, Kansas plant, according to Cargill spokesman Mark Klein....
View ArticlePresident George W. Bush to be honored at Crystal Bridges
Wal-Mart CEOs Doug McMillon and Bill Simon are hosting a special gala this evening, May 15 at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. The event honors 14 Medal of Honor recipients who are visiting the...
View ArticleFCRA considers land deal offer from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
A proposal that would give the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education an option to purchase land presently committed to Fort Smith Public Schools ran into a blip Thursday (May 15) during a meeting of...
View ArticleUSA Truck recognized for service by Alcoa
Van Buren-based USA Truck has earned repeat accolades as an Alcoa Tier 1 Core Carrier of the Year for commendable dry van service in North America.Alcoa, a global leader in lightweight metals...
View ArticleWarren Buffett increases stake in Wal-Mart
Iconic investor Warren Buffett acquired 8.57 million more shares of Wal-Mart stock during the quarter ended March 31, according to a report filed with regulators on Thursday (May 15). Buffett’s...
View ArticleDarden sells Red Lobster for $2.1 billion
Darden Restaurants announced it will sell its Red Lobster business and certain other related assets and assumed liabilities to Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion in cash. Darden expects to receive...
View ArticleWal-Mart kicks off gas rollback May 18
Wal-Mart hopes to help consumers save money on their fuel purchases starting Sunday, May 18, just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the official summer kickoff.AAA expects 31.8 million American’s...
View ArticleDana Mather to stay on as acting director for Main Street Rogers
Dana Mather will continue as the acting director of Main Street Rogers for the time being as the organization’s board has postponed its search for a full-time executive director. Mather has been...
View ArticleSebastian County Election Commission OKs coordinator hiring
The Sebastian County Election Commission has selected a new election coordinator to replace its previous coordinator, who resigned following a series of ballot errors prior to the May 20 primary...
View ArticlePilgrim’s Pride bids on Hillshire Brands
Tyson Foods’ long-time poultry competitor — Pilgrim’s Pride — is making a play to diversify its portfolio with Hillshire Brands reportedly offering $5.52 billion for the beef and pork branded...
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