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It’s time to nominate an individual for the2026 Class of Ones to Watch! Who do we need to know about?! 👀 Winners will be...
06/16/2026

It’s time to nominate an individual for the
2026 Class of Ones to Watch! Who do we need to know about?! 👀

Winners will be featured in our November issue as well as on Celebrate Arkansas’ social media accounts throughout the month of November 2026. 🎉

Please remember that our committee of independent jurors may not know your nominee, so please help the candidate by doing your best to describe them thoroughly with specific examples of what sets them apart, not only at work, but in the community at large.

*Nominee must have lived in NWA for at least 12 months at time of nomination. Nominations close at midnight on July 19.*

The nomination form is live on our website! Link in comments.

Near the Rainbow Road and Walton Boulevard intersection, The Hershey Company’s Bentonville office is a familiar landmark...
06/10/2026

Near the Rainbow Road and Walton Boulevard intersection, The Hershey Company’s Bentonville office is a familiar landmark for Northwest Arkansas commuters on one of the city’s busiest streets. Stepping inside the doors beneath the nostalgic white block letters and iconic Kisses silhouette, visitors are greeted by a towering image of namesake, Milton Hershey. Just beyond it, a patchwork of Hershey’s portfolio spills across the entrance hall with brand logos gathered together like old friends. Eric Brewer, Vice President and GM of Hershey’s Walmart and Club Channels, points out how that first view says a lot about the business’s history and what it still stands for. “The company founded in his name, holding on to the principles and the values that he founded the company with,” Brewer says, adding, “At the end of the day, we’re a house of brands. And I love that when you walk in, you immediately see these images right in front of you; it’s a fun little jog down memory lane.”

The Hershey Company’s Bentonville office is our Beautiful Spaces feature this month. Read more in the June issue!

Working closely with the Walmart merchant team and cross-functional partners at Lindt & Sprüngli’s U.S. headquarters in ...
06/08/2026

Working closely with the Walmart merchant team and cross-functional partners at Lindt & Sprüngli’s U.S. headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire, the Northwest Arkansas office helps drive a premium shopping experience through omni-channel strategy, strong business fundamentals, and insight-led innovations. From bringing global trends like Dubai chocolate to life to seasonal favorites like LINDOR Tiramisu (a Walmart exclusive) alongside fresh non-seasonal items exclusive to Walmart, the pace of new ideas never slows.
In Northwest Arkansas, that momentum is powered by a growing team of women whose backgrounds span category management, shopper insights, analytics, communications, and sales strategy. Together, they play a key role in how millions of Walmart shoppers discover the portfolio while embracing the confectioner’s purpose to “Enchant the World with Chocolate.” These innovative leaders pair hard work with a collaborative office culture that makes room for fun, cross-functional teamwork, and celebrating shared wins.
Meet the women elevating chocolate with Walmart in June’s Supplier Spotlight.

“I found really early in my career that I loved leading people, and I love helping them get to their next role and helpi...
06/03/2026

“I found really early in my career that I loved leading people, and I love helping them get to their next role and helping them believe that they can do anything. Then, when you actually get them to see their full potential and they start making strides, it is the most amazing thing.”
Julie Barber / Chief Merchant for Walmart U.S.

Each June, thousands of associates travel to Northwest Arkansas from all over the world for Associates Week and the cele...
06/01/2026

Each June, thousands of associates travel to Northwest Arkansas from all over the world for Associates Week and the celebration surrounding the annual Shareholders’ Meeting - a tradition that honors the scale of what they make possible every day. Across stores, clubs, distribution centers, and offices, approximately 2.1 million associates shape how customers experience Walmart, from the items on the shelf to the way they’re served in the moment. In her new role, Barber leads the team responsible for those items customers find when they walk through the doors or open the app, carrying both the responsibility and the opportunity to keep that experience fresh, relevant, and within reach.

Read the June issue now!

The summer concert season is heating up and the Walmart AMP has a wide range of shows in store. Whether you're cracking ...
05/28/2026

The summer concert season is heating up and the Walmart AMP has a wide range of shows in store. Whether you're cracking up with an unforgettable night of comedy, enjoying music from two of your favorite artists, or singing along to country tunes, there is a show for you.

Find which shows you need to grab your 🎟️ for!

📸 provided by Walmart AMP

In 1901, JB Frankie set out to do one thing well: bake quality crackers for local grocers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Guided...
05/27/2026

In 1901, JB Frankie set out to do one thing well: bake quality crackers for local grocers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Guided by a commitment
to consistency and care, he built a reputation that quickly spread. What began as a modest operation would grow over the next 125 years into a brand woven into daily life across the Midwest.

Read the story behind Aunt Millie’s in May’s Supplier Spotlight!

📸 provided by Aunt Millie’s

There are trips you enjoy, and then there are journeys that stay with you.✈️ The DeBriyn’s recent adventure through Cape...
05/27/2026

There are trips you enjoy, and then there are journeys that stay with you.
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The DeBriyn’s recent adventure through Cape Town, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park was firmly the latter — a blend of vibrant city life, world-class cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Read more about their adventure to South Africa in the May Travel feature.

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There are trips you enjoy, and then there are journeys that stay with you. The DeBriyn’s adventure through Cape Town, Kw...
05/27/2026

There are trips you enjoy, and then there are journeys that stay with you. The DeBriyn’s adventure through Cape Town, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park was firmly the latter — a blend of vibrant city life, world-class cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Read this month’s Travel piece for all the details! 🦒



📸 provided by the DeBriyns

Arkansas Softball is a program people are watching. Once taken for granted as an easy three wins on competitors’ schedul...
05/26/2026

Arkansas Softball is a program people are watching. Once taken for granted as an easy three wins on competitors’ schedules, one thing has become abundantly clear over the last decade: the Razorbacks are no longer a team to underestimate.
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Read the full story in our 2026 Women’s issue.

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