Bentonville News Archives

Sam's Club starts online electronics recycling program April 30, 2008 11:39 AM CDT Associated Press BENTONVILLE, Ark. via WFAA-TV Dallas

Bentonville, AR_Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it won't charge a fee to cash customers' economic stimulus checks. via KSWO

“About an hour after each meal my stomach starts to hurt and growl. I feel hungry again.”

The Associated Press * published April 27, 2008 6:07 pm Bentonville, Ark. An inmate awaiting trial on a murder charge is suing the county, complaining he has lost more than 100 pounds because of the jailhouse ... via The Asheville Citizen-Times

The group will meet April 29 at Northwest Medical Center, 3000 S. E. Medical Center Parkway in Bentonville. via Benton County Daily Record

“There was just trash everywhere”

The cause of fires that destroyed two Benton County homes in March and April will likely go undetermined, the county fire marshal said. via Herald Leader

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Sam's Club, the membership warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what it calls recent supply and demand trends. via Canadian Business Magazine

Justin Wade Trammell, 23, was charged with a felony after authorities accused him of growing marijuana and with misdemeanors for reportedly possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. via Arkansas Online

“When the sustainability Live Better Index was established, we wanted to help Americans understand that environmental choices were accessible and affordable for everyone”

Wal-Mart consumer behavior shows trend BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- On the eve of celebrating Earth Day, Wal-Mart issues new consumer research that shows shoppers are considering the environment before making a ... via KSBI Oklahoma City

Joyce Hale will be the speaker at the club's meeting at 11: 30 a.m. April 28 at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Bentonville. via Benton County Daily Record

Keep Benton County Beautiful will co-host a Great American Cleanup event in Benton County. via Benton County Daily Record

A former Bentonville firefighter has been acquitted of rape by a jury unaware of his prior convictions on domestic assault and false imprisonment charges. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

The Bentonville-Bella Vista chapter of the American Association of University Women is accepting applications for academic scholarships for the 2008 fall term. via The Weekly Vista

April 16, 2008 Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. via Commercial Property News

The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center scheduled to open in Bentonville Monday, April 14, will now open Tuesday, April 15. via Federal Emergency Management Agency

“He has outstanding managerial skills and has successfully developed Rewe's business in Germany and eight Eastern European countries.”

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has named Stephan Fanderl president of Wal-Mart Emerging Markets East, leading the company's efforts to explore retail business opportunities in Russia and neighboring markets. via VMSD

“If the county's going to participate, the (parking garage ) should have fairly good county access because it's really important that we keep the county downtown”

With a downtown parking garage in the works, the city and county may share some of the costs to construct the garage. via Herald-Leader

Trammell, 23, who is free on $15,000 bond, is scheduled for arraignment on Monday before Circuit Judge David Clinger. via Arkansas Online

“Anytime you feel like you can't get the fire under control, get out of the house and call 911”

There are a number of ways people can prevent accidental fires in the home, and the Bella Vista Fire Department is doing all it can to educate the public on correct fire-safety techniques. via The Weekly Vista

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said March sales rose 0.7 percent and increased its forecast for first-quarter earnings as price cuts spurred purchases of groceries, medicines and consumer ... via Bloomberg

“Gap ( GPS : GPS , , ) posted an anemic 18% [drop in same-store sales] while Costco ( COST : COST , , ) registered a robust 7% comp followed by BJ's Wholesale ( BJ : BJ , , ) with 6%.”

Discount store sales held up fairly well in March even as the economic slowdown began to bite into retailers who rely more on consumers' willingness to make discretionary purchases -- and most chains still ... via MarketWatch

The Bentonville, Ark.-based company's news contrasted with generally weak sales reports and outlooks from other retailers on Thursday. via The Globe and Mail

“The two or three officers we got on the street just ain't working anymore. There is no skeleton crew.”

Police in Bella Vista provide more services with less officers, who receive the least amount of pay in the area, but more manpower is needed to keep up with the ever-growing community, Chief Jim Wozniak told ... via Rogers Hometown News

“He has already agreed to accept a position with us, but because he is currently employed at another aquarium, we can't yet mention his name”

In August, 2007, an announcement was made concerning plans for an aquarium to be built on property where the Ole Applegate Arts and Crafts Show used to be held. via Herald-Leader

“The original facilities steering committee that formed and proposed building a new school is pretty much done and has split into three subcommittees”

Siloam Springs residents awoke this morning much in the same way that they always do. via Herald Leader

Organizers who want to open a science and technology museum in northwest Arkansas are working to find a site on which they can build the facility. via KTHV-TV

“It's important to have a large contingency fund for that. Our fund is nearly 10 percent, and we feel good about that.”

Everything from renovating old buildings to constructing new ones was discussed Thursday during Northwest Arkansas Community College's Land Use and Facilities Committee meeting. via Herald-Leader

Name of Product: Holiday Times Candleholders Units: About 61,000 Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. via WTOL-TV Toledo

It is hard to pass up a free ice cream cone, but it proved the undoing of one Rogers couple. via Herald-Leader

“Earth Month '08. Save money. Live better.”

April 01, 2008 By Barry Janoff Wal-Mart says it is serious about going "green" and encouraging its customers to also do so. via Technology Marketing