WEBAmerican Trucking Associations, Inc. , DC 20003October 25, 2022The American Trucking Associations estimates in 2022 the truck driver shortage will remain near its historical hi. h at nearly 78,000 drivers. ATA calculates the shortage estimates by determining the difference between the number of drivers currently in the market and the optimal ...
Meet the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal's 2022 Forty Under …
WEBAug 15, 2022 · In its 26th year, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is proud to present another standout class of up-and-coming professionals under 40. This year’s Forty Under 40 class includes men and women who have already made a name for themselves in their fields and are worth watching for their future contributions to the business community.
Walmart CEO sees supply chain challenges, inventory shortfalls …
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Email. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday (Sept. 9) supply chain problems and inventory shortages are as stark as he can remember in his 30 years in retail. He spoke candidly about the retail business during the 28th Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. On a positive note, McMillon said consumers are still spending money and he ...
New Owens Corning plant in Fort Smith could open in late 2023
WEBThe estimated $115 million project is expected to add five jobs with an approximate annual salary of $85,000 per year. Ed Ford, plant leader for Owens Corning in Fort Smith, said the new facility is expected to be complete and operational by late 2023 or early 2024. At that time, the existing plant will be “retired.”.
Pay for top six Walmart execs reaches almost $80 million
WEBApr 23, 2021 · Walmart’s top six executives cumulatively received total compensation of $79.93 million in fiscal 2021 which ended Feb. 1. The combined salaries and benefits equate to $9,124 for every hour of the year. The 2021 pay is down from $87.883 million reported a year ago which included a $44 million sign-on bonus and stock awards for Suresh Komar ...
Walmart supply chain and logistics chief talks about challenges ...
WEBTim Cooper, senior vice president of supply chain and grocery and reverse logistics at Walmart, spoke Wednesday (Dec. 1) about lessons learned in the past 20 months since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the nation.
Donnie Smith, former Tyson Foods CEO, named CEO at Foster Farms
WEBJun 8, 2022 · Donnie Smith, who retired as president and CEO of Springdale-based meat giant Tyson Foods in 2016, was named CEO of California-based poultry processor Foster Farms on Tuesday (June 7). Atlas Holdings, a private equity firm in Connecticut, announced its acquisition of the previously family-owned company Tuesday. Financial terms were …
Losses continue for electric vehicle maker Canoo, stock sale …
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Canoo reported a first-quarter 2024 loss of $111.54 million, more than the $90.72 million loss in the same quarter of 2023. The first quarter loss followed a full-year 2023 loss of $302.02 million, or a loss of $1.13 per share, which was better than the $487.69 million loss in 2022. Despite the ongoing deep losses, the Canoo CEO continues to ...
Orchard Townhomes under construction in Bentonville
WEBSep 2, 2024 · The townhome sizes range between 2,760 square feet and 2,935 square feet. The builder is Springfield, Mo.-based Ross Construction Group, with St. Louis-based Oren Architecture handling design. First National Bank of Fort Smith is financing the project. The properties are located at 421-429 S.E. B St., and 422-428 S.E. C St., in Bentonville.
Startup Junkie partners with Korean group to bring startups to NWA
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting has partnered with the Korean Entrepreneurship Foundation (KoEF) to bring 15 South Korean startups to Northwest Arkansas for six weeks to “foster international business relationships and support Korean startups.”. The partnership includes the Global Market Expansion Program (GMEP), according to Startup Junkie.