by - January 16, 2017 11:30 am
Executive changes continue at Wal-Mart Stores, with CEO Doug McMillon saying the world’s largest retailer requires “more speed and less bureaucracy” to better serve shoppers. The retailer has said John…
by - January 12, 2017 5:42 pm
Annibal Sodero, assistant professor of supply chain management at the University of Arkansas, said Wal-Mart’s $70 million acquisition of ShoeBuy looks good on paper, but he doesn’t understand a strategy…
by - January 11, 2017 7:32 pm
The shortage of technology workers in the U.S. continues to widen because not enough women enter or stay in the field, according to Rita Carney, vice president IT business continuity…
by - January 11, 2017 6:43 pm
Karenann Terrell, executive vice president and chief information officer for Wal-Mart Stores, is parting ways with the retail giant at the end of February. Terrell made her announcement public in…
by - January 10, 2017 4:25 pm
Wal-Mart Stores confirmed it will announce corporate layoffs later this month, but the retailer did not say how many jobs were to be eliminated. But it did confirm the jobs…
by - January 9, 2017 10:40 am
Consumers under age 65 will likely see prescription drug costs rise 11.6% in 2017 on the heels of an 11.3% rise in 2016, according to consulting firm Segal. The Segal…
by - January 9, 2017 7:19 am
While early estimates indicate a stronger than expected holiday season for the overall retail sector, there will be winners and losers, and that dynamic will likely play out in 2017….
by - January 5, 2017 1:04 pm
Wal-Mart Stores continues to expand its e-commerce market share, grow its customer base and build on its effort to be a dominant multi-channel retailer. Doling out $70 million, Wal-Mart said…
by - January 3, 2017 4:44 pm
A promotional holiday season, stronger economy and sturdy consumer confidence likely added up to as much as 16% more spending in the recent holiday season, according to a survey completed…
by - December 22, 2016 5:54 pm
Tyson Foods grew net profits by 45% in 2016 to top $1.768 billion and resulting in more bonus pay for the company’s top five executives, according to the meat giant’s…
by - December 21, 2016 2:58 pm
The pace of sales tax revenue growth slowed in Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities. However, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and Bentonville reported record sales tax revenue this year totaling $62.338 million,…
by - December 21, 2016 11:55 am
Online retail should top $590 billion in annual sales by 2021. U.S. online retail topped $100 billion in 2006, and online sales are expected to top $345 billion this year,…
by - December 21, 2016 11:20 am
A recent survey from Prosper Insight & Analytics of nearly 7,000 U.S. adults shows that 26.2% of holiday shoppers bought gifts from Amazon this year, increasing from 10% of respondents…
by - December 20, 2016 3:50 pm
LIttle Rock-based Heartland Bank and its holding company Rock Bancshares recently signed a formal consent agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in an effort to address possible…
by - December 20, 2016 12:28 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - December 15, 2016 7:32 pm
While Wal-Mart Stores is hoping consumers will spend big his holiday season, the retailer also unveiled a plan to help consumers sock away more savings for the future. Working with…
by - December 15, 2016 4:57 pm
Rommy Revson came to Northwest Arkansas in June at the urging of a friend whose daughter was attending the University of Arkansas. Revson packed a suitcase and rented the Pratt…
by - December 14, 2016 4:24 pm
The poultry industry’s broad use of a “tournament system” which ranks growers on various metrics and determines the payments grow out farms are eligible to earn based on their rankings…
by - December 14, 2016 3:35 pm
Only the counties that are home to San Francisco and Atlanta ranked ahead of Benton County as economically sound places to live and work, according to a new report from…
by - December 14, 2016 12:30 pm
Now just 11 days away from Christmas, it’s crunch time for shoppers and retailers alike, especially those consumers seeking to finish up holiday purchases online. Free Shipping Day, slated for…
