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Simmons Foods CEO focused on???generational perspective???
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (584+ words) by Kim Souza ([email protected]) 7 seconds ago 0 views Todd Simmons, now more than a decade into his role as CEO of Simmons Foods, said it’s his dream job. He always knew that being part of the Northwest Arkansas community and…...
Cobb research initiative names 2026 grant recipients
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (147+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 3 minutes ago 2 views Siloam Springs-based broiler breeder Cobb-Vantress LLC recently selected eight projects to receive funding through a program that supports research to advance poultry genetics and strengthen food production. The Cobb Research…...
Car-Mart sees Q1 loss of $68 million, vehicle sales fall 81%
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (913+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa ([email protected]) 3 hours ago 191 views Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a double-digit loss and revenue decline in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 as vehicle sales plummeted amid capital structure constraints. The company continues to consider financing…...
ASBTDC to host???Funding Your Business??? seminars in NEA
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (396+ words) by George Jared ([email protected]) 5 hours ago 46 views The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer three “Funding Your Business” sessions in September for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to learn more…...
Arkansas regulators approve Blue Cross, Cambia Health affiliation
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (448+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 6 seconds ago 0 views The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved a strategic affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions. The affiliation will unify operations and enable the organizations to share…...
The Compass Report: Data shows moderation in Arkansas metro economies
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (373+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views The four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report all showed relative gains in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, but the trends are showing…...
Most Arkansas job growth in Northwest, central Arkansas metros
1+ week, 4+ day ago (751+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 19 minutes ago 17 views Northwest Arkansas and central Arkansas continue to be the top spots for job growth in the state, with the metros posting year-over-year job gains in July of 2.6% and 1.3%, respectively. Four…...
Walmart pays $50 million to settle DOJ opioid lawsuit
2+ week, 3+ day ago (220+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 7 seconds ago 0 views Walmart has agreed to settle its five-year litigation with the U.S. Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration for $50 million to resolve allegations of its pharmacies filling invalid prescriptions, allegedly contributing…...
Business hall of fame to induct Rob Walton, Alice Walton, Jim Walton, the late John Walton
2+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa ([email protected]) 8 minutes ago 17 views (Clockwise from top left) Rob Walton, Alice Walton, John Walton, Jim Walton The four children of Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton — Rob Walton, Alice Walton, Jim Walton and the late John…...
Arkansas River tonnage dips in July; Three Rivers Project completed
2+ week, 6+ day ago (455+ words) by Michael Tilley ([email protected]) 7 seconds ago 0 views Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in July totaled 675,066 tons, down 9.1% compared with 742,280 tons in July 2025. July traffic was off the recent trend of big monthly gains, including a 19.4% rise in June…...