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Rockline returns facial wipe production to the U.S. as part of Wal-Mart...
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comRockline Industries and Wal-Mart Stores announced a re-shoring effort that creates 50 jobs and brings production of facial wipes from Germany and Italy to...
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Wal-Mart to cut 450 home office jobs, become ‘more agile’ company
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon on Friday announced 450 corporate job cuts at the home office in Bentonville. The cuts have been rumored for several...
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Sam’s Club announces top level job shifts, new focus on merchandise
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer on Friday (Oct. 2) announced broad personnel and strategy changes that include nine top level organizational moves for the club division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The Sam’s...
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Arkansas September tax revenue dips, but collections up 3% year-to-date
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas revenue collections hit a minor blip in September as general tax revenues were slightly below a year ago, but...
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Three finalists named for University of Arkansas chancellor post
Three finalists have been selected as finalists for the University of Arkansas chancellor post, with the first public forum with a finalist set for Oct. 7.UA System President Don Bobbitt and the search...
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Top management shifts continue at Wal-Mart, Holley to retire (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Updated to include information about Charles Holley's retirement package.The fruit basket turnover at play among the corporate executives...
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Arkansas Congressional delegation addresses Cuba, McCarthy and disability
The decision by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Thursday to drop out of the Speaker’s race capped a big week on Capitol Hill in which Arkansas lawmakers also marked a key milestone...
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The Supply Side: Analysts assess Wal-Mart supplier contract changes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note:The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services...
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August home sales up 3.6% in Arkansas’ four largest markets
August home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets were off the pace of the previous three months, but sales for the first eight months of the year are up more than 8% and the value of those sales is...
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Judge: Arkansas must identify death penalty drugs
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comThe Arkansas Department of Correction must identify the manufacturer, seller, distributor and supplier of all lethal...
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UA to lead new cybersecurity center to protect nation’s energy grid
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThanks to a multimillion dollar award announced Friday (Oct. 9) from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of...
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Committee recommends Mavericks for Southside High School mascot (Updated)
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireEditor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Fort Smith, say hello to your Southside High School Mavericks.In a lopsided vote at...
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Arkansas severance tax revenue down 50%, natural gas drilling hits wall
story by Wesley Brown, with Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comMonthly and quarterly severance tax collections in Arkansas at the end of September have declined to levels not seen in...
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Arkansas poultry industry eager for increased trade with Cuba
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhile most U.S. businesses have been shut out of Cuba for 55 years, Arkansas’ poultry industry has exported broiler meat to the tiny island nation for more than...
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Whirlpool, city street work draw criticism at Fort Smith Board session
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireFort Smith Director Tracy Pennartz took Whirlpool representatives to task at the Tuesday (Oct. 13) study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and...
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