by - April 17, 2021 9:53 am
The COVID-19 pandemic put enormous pressure on the retail supply chain, and the impact is still being felt at Walmart and other big retailers. That’s according to a report from…
by - April 15, 2021 4:01 pm
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, has said two-thirds of store employees will reach full-time work status by the end of the year. The retail giant said the move will provide…
by - April 14, 2021 9:43 am
The Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation has awarded NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville a $1.03 million grant to support a cycling-focused curriculum and learning space. The funding will go…
by - April 12, 2021 10:12 am
Research suggests that for all the pain the ongoing pandemic has dealt retailers, the sector has innovated and invested in meeting the challenges head-on. Research by consulting firm McKinsey &…
by - April 4, 2021 12:11 pm
Walmart is not a fashion destination, but high-profile fashion designer Brandon Maxwell hopes to change that as the creative director for the retailer’s exclusive, higher-end Free Assembly and Scoop fashion…
by - March 31, 2021 5:16 pm
Walmart announced Wednesday (March 31) plans to bring its in-home delivery service to parts of Northwest Arkansas effective April 7. The retailer’s home base is the fourth market for the…
by - March 31, 2021 11:40 am
Consumers are spending for Easter at a record average of $179.70, according to the National Retail Federation. The annual survey with Prosper Insights & Analytics found 79% of Americans will…
by - March 28, 2021 11:49 am
Private brands are essential in retail and warehouse clubs. Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand is worth about $75 billion, arguably one of the largest private labels in the country in terms…
by - March 25, 2021 4:04 pm
Springdale-based nonprofit Circle of Life Hospice announced Wednesday (March 24) a $3 million gift from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation in memory of Willard and Pat Walker. The…
by - March 25, 2021 3:48 pm
Walmart is still king of the hill in terms of being the largest global retailer by revenue and impact on retail around the world. Kantar released its annual ranking of…
by - March 25, 2021 11:08 am
Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon recently revealed a new “flywheel” model to the investment community, saying it’s the old productivity loop with the customer at the center but with…
by - March 24, 2021 5:39 pm
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas report a 18.14% jump in sales tax revenue on January sales. Cumulative revenue rose to $6.705 million in the March report, the strongest…
by - March 23, 2021 1:58 pm
Walmart said Tuesday (March 23) the application process for Open Call is open through April 30 for entrepreneurs and companies to pitch their products at the virtual event slated for June…
by - March 17, 2021 2:47 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted how consumers spent money as they ordered everything from office furniture to weekly groceries online. Adobe reports the pandemic boosted e-commerce sales $183 billion, with U.S….
by - March 16, 2021 3:25 pm
Retail sales declined 3% in February as winter weather blanketed much of the nation. The month-over-month dip came on the heels of a robust 7.6% increase in January, according to…
by - March 11, 2021 12:35 pm
Consumers are fickle and demanding when it comes to their e-commerce shopping experiences, according to a pair of recent surveys by marketing group Coveo, and commerce automation platform Linnworks. The…
by - March 10, 2021 10:05 am
This past May, as much of the nation was gripped by growing racial and social justice concerns ignited by the murders of George Floyd and others, Marcus Baskerville felt called…
by - March 6, 2021 8:21 am
As the pandemic continues in early 2021, consumers indicate they are spending the last round of stimulus money on essentials such as paying bills and buying food, according to a…
by - March 3, 2021 3:37 pm
Walmart on Wednesday (March 3) announced a new $350 billion commitment to support 750,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs over the next decade. The pledge builds on the $250 billion commitment in…
by - March 2, 2021 3:43 pm
Three vaccines are now available in the United States, an incredible feat of medical science and global collaboration for healthcare advancement, according to Cheryl Pegus, Walmart’s recently named executive vice…
