Northwest Arkansas Business News

Western Union joins Walmart on services Walmart Inc. will start offering Western Union money transfer service this spring, the companies said Tuesday. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 20, 2021

Covid: How local retailers sprinted when the foot traffic stopped Covid-19 was already on track to uproot Lisa Vinson’s life before the pandemic hit the radar for most small business owners in Northwest Arkansas. by Jessica Mathews, Special to the NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 19, 2021

Mars Petcare to spend $145M on Fort Smith facility expansion Mars Petcare will invest $145 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, according to a news release. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 15, 2021

Walmart e-commerce chief resigns after nearly 5 years Marc Lore, Walmart's e-commerce chief, is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to super charge its online business amid stiff... by The Associated Press - January 15, 2021

Tyson-owned poultry firm makes first Jordan delivery Cobb-Vantress has made its first poultry shipment to Jordan in the Middle East, the company said Wednesday. by Nathan Owens - January 15, 2021

Tyson plant accident kills worker in Texas A Tyson Foods worker died Thursday after an accident at a fresh meats processing plant in Sherman, Texas. by Nathan Owens - January 12, 2021

Walmart partner in financial tech firm Walmart Inc. is expanding its range of financial services with the creation of a new financial technology firm. by Serenah McKay - January 12, 2021

Soy-protein patties join Tyson lineup Tyson Foods Inc. on Wednesday debuted its Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches made with soy-protein patties. by Nathan Owens - January 7, 2021

Walmart to settle military leave suit Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay up to $14 million to settle a class-action lawsuit, and has adopted a new policy regarding pay for short-term military leave. by Serenah McKay - January 6, 2021

Planners approve Walmart drone launch pad request in Pea Ridge The first step in construction and use of a drone launch pad at the Walmart Neighborhood Market was taken as city planners approved requests from Walmart and Zi... by Annette Beard, Serenah McKay - January 6, 2021

Northwest Arkansas National Airport numbers down slightly despite Christmas blip The number of people flying out of the Northwest Arkansas National Airport improved slightly again in November, but appears it will drop for December. by Ron Wood - January 2, 2021

Walmart seeks to start drone service in Pea Ridge Walmart is seeking an auxiliary use permit for a drone delivery and launch hub in the city, according to a letter from Benoit Miquel, new deployments manager of... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 31, 2020

Tyson files report on cattle with SEC An internal investigation by Tyson Foods found that one of its suppliers "made misrepresentations" about the number of cattle recently purchased on behalf of th... by Nathan Owens - December 29, 2020

Incorporations Benton County December 27, 2020

Business people Northwest Arkansas F. Levi Hudson, PA-C, is now seeing patients at Washington Regional East Springdale Family Clinic. He earned a master of science in physician assistant studies ... December 27, 2020