Northwest Arkansas Business News
High prices and interest rates, along with an uncertain economy, still have nervous consumers at all income levels pinching pennies and looking for bargains on…
by Serenah McKay May 19, 2023Walmart reported a strong first quarter and boosted its outlook for the year as the nation's largest retailer continues to draw budget conscious consumers in a…
by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer May 18, 2023A Department of Justice filing on Wednesday with poultry producer George's would resolve claims that George's conspired with other poultry processors for years…
by Serenah McKay May 18, 2023Walmart Inc. must pay $19.3 million to K2 Distribution Co. for breach of contract and other claims, a jury ruled Friday in Washington County Circuit Court.
by Serenah McKay May 16, 2023Tyson Foods closed its Van Buren plant Friday, leaving hundreds without jobs as the meat giant works to improve operating efficiency in the face of declining p…
by John Magsam May 13, 2023Tyson Foods posted a second-quarter loss Monday morning as it continues to struggle and implement cost-cutting measures.
by John Magsam May 9, 2023Tyson Foods Inc. is expected to report a steep decline in profits for its second quarter Monday, according to analysts.
May 6, 2023Huntsville-based Lew Thompson Trucking and Son has been acquired by a Chattanooga, Tenn., logistics company in a deal worth $100 million.
by John Magsam May 4, 2023Walmart Inc. and other large companies are now using artificial intelligence "chatbot" programs to negotiate some of their vendor contracts.
by Serenah McKay May 4, 2023ABB is giving $1 million to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to support workforce development aimed at advanced manufacturing, engineering, automation,…
by John Magsam May 3, 2023Walmart Inc. and Energizer face three proposed class-action lawsuits claiming they fixed the price of disposable batteries in violation of state and federal an…
by Serenah McKay May 2, 2023ArcBest Corp. said Friday that it's net income rose nearly 6% to $2.84 per share in the first quarter of its 100th year as a company.
by Serenah McKay April 29, 2023FORT SMITH — ArcBest Corp. (ARCB) on Friday reported first-quarter net income of $71.3 million.
by The Associated Press April 28, 2023Despite current industry headwinds, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has weathered recent challenges well, including the covid-19 pandemic, on the strength of…
by John Magsam April 28, 2023Walmart Inc. is bringing its Walmart Health clinics to the Oklahoma City area next year, the company said Wednesday.
by Serenah McKay April 27, 2023