Marty Cook

Marty Cook is a journalist who covers transportation and northwest Arkansas businesses for Arkansas Business. He joined the publication in October 2013 after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for 19 years. Marty covers the transportation industry and northwest Arkansas businesses, and has reported on topics such as the Walmart campus expansion, poultry farm contracts, electric vehicles infrastructure overhaul, and air national guard base renovation. He is a native of Shreveport, graduated from Missouri in 1993 with a Bachelor of Journalism, and lives in Prairie Grove with his three daughters. Marty Cook can be reached at [contact information provided].

Biography:  https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/author/mcook/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Walmart Boosts Employees with Bonuses and New Career Paths in Expanding Bentonville Headquarters

Walmart Boosts Employees with Bonuses and New Career Paths in Expanding Bentonville Headquarters

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Walmart, the world's largest retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is expanding its presence in the city through new employee initiatives and partnerships. Hundreds of thousands of hourly workers are now eligible for bonuses based on store performance and tenure, while a new training program offers opportunities for higher earning potential. The company's hometown has seen significant changes with new construction and an influx of trendy businesses, attracting talent and competition from Amazon. Walmart is also expanding its offerings to compete, including groceries, household staples, ads sales, and a larger third-party marketplace.