by - December 5, 2019 8:10 pm
By all metrics, the kickoff to holiday 2019 got off to a great start for online retailers. Thanksgiving Day was another big year for online retailers with total e-commerce sales…
by - December 4, 2019 3:03 pm
Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon said having a strong corporate culture anchored in core values established by founder Sam Walton and a timeless mission to save people time and…
by - December 3, 2019 6:27 pm
Home consumption of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy is up 12% over the past three years according to data from NPD Group. The research group found dairy alternatives are…
by - December 3, 2019 5:08 pm
Consumers are not letting tariffs or other economic fears put a damper on their holiday spending this year, according to Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation (NRF)….
by - December 2, 2019 3:33 pm
Consumers turned out big on Thanksgiving Day, doling out some $4 billion in holiday spending, according to Adobe Analytics. That marked a 14.5% jump in sales from a year ago…
by - November 26, 2019 3:39 pm
Walmart stores across the country are busy this week setting the stage for the biggest shopping days of the year and it’s all hands on deck, according to Stephen Carter,…
by - November 26, 2019 2:36 pm
John Furner, the relatively new CEO of Walmart U.S., is a Walmart lifer at 45 years old. He has logged 26 years at the retail giant, working his way up…
by - November 25, 2019 4:58 pm
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas reported a 14.54% gain in sales tax revenue in their November reports – the third time this year the cities have reported double-digit…
by - November 25, 2019 1:04 pm
Consumers serving up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey and trimmings will reach a little deeper in their pockets, according to the Arkansas Farm Bureau annual survey. This year, the…
by - November 23, 2019 11:06 am
Walmart’s investment in online grocery has been significant. The retail giant has not disclosed the exact dollar investment, but it is believed to be in the billions given the scale…
by - November 21, 2019 4:03 pm
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Northwest Arkansas served 954 children in the region last year, but 79 children were left with no CASA advocate to help walk them through…
by - November 20, 2019 4:39 pm
Located in a largely rural, somewhat Southern and almost Midwest region, Tyson Foods and Walmart are each striving to become more inclusive companies, according to local execs who took part…
by - November 20, 2019 3:42 pm
From the earliest days of commerce — where folks in the Old West paid upfront or got shot — to the nostalgic days of Main Street with the likes of…
by - November 19, 2019 1:57 pm
Investors of Tyson Foods have plenty to smile about as the meat giant’s shares have recorded stellar growth this year of 68.5% behind solid revenue growth and a flush balance…
by - November 18, 2019 6:52 pm
U.S. consumers may have strong financial balance sheets but they still seek value with the purchases they make and the restaurants they chose. Coupon usage at restaurants is up 5%…
by - November 15, 2019 11:00 am
Walmart has named Kathryn McLay, 45, as CEO for Sam’s Club. McLay replaced John Furner who was promoted to CEO of Walmart U.S. effective Nov. 1. McLay joined Walmart in…
by - November 14, 2019 1:10 pm
Walmart came through big in the third quarter with $3.288 billion in net income, or $1.15 per share. That was above the $1.09 equity analysts expected from the retail giant…
by - November 12, 2019 4:24 pm
All eyes will be on Walmart early Thursday (Nov. 14) as the retail giant reports third-quarter earnings and highlights expectations for the holiday season and coming year. Walmart watchers expect…
by - November 12, 2019 12:12 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods posted record sales of $42.405 billion in fiscal year 2019, up 5.87% from the prior year. But net income fell $1 billion short of last year at…
by - November 11, 2019 6:16 pm
Several hundred people crowded into the new entrance for Mercy Hospital in Rogers early Monday afternoon (Nov. 11). Among those taking part in the formal ceremony included Arkansas Gov. Asa…
