by - July 7, 2015 12:49 pm
Simplicity Drives Some CEOs To Wear Personal, Company Uniforms
Business legends Steve Jobs and Don Tyson did it, and their successors Tim Cook and Donnie Smith also do it. That is they dressed down, so to speak, as CEOs…
Author: Kim Souza
by - July 2, 2015 6:40 am
Study: Consumers Favor ‘Made In USA’ Products Over Sustainability
American consumers continue to rally their support around “Made in the USA” products with 45% admitting that such a label is “extremely” or “very” important to them, according to a new survey.
by - July 1, 2015 9:15 am
Most Arkansas Stocks Post Share Price Declines Through June 2015
It’s been a tough six months for most of the publicly held companies based in Arkansas, with just five of 17 firms showing a share price gain from Jan. 1 to June 30.
by - June 30, 2015 8:59 pm
Wal-Mart Works To Correct ‘Made In USA’ Label Problem
The Truth in Advertising group has found more than 100 items sold on Walmart.com that were incorrectly identified as “Made in the U.S.A.”
by - June 30, 2015 9:50 am
May Residential Building Up In NWA, Commercial Permit Values Fall
Two building sectors across Northwest Arkansas moved in different directions last month as new residential and new commercial permits highlighted different results.
by - June 28, 2015 9:18 am
Sam Walton, Wal-Mart History Part Of Smithsonian’s ‘American Enterprise’ Exhibit
The iconic ball cap worn by Sam Walton, a miniature Wal-Mart truck and short biographical stories of Walton’s retail rise are among more than 600 artifacts woven into the fabric of the “American Enterprise” exhibit set to open July 1 at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
by - June 25, 2015 6:11 pm
The Supply Side: Area Companies Benefit From Wal-Mart’s Onshoring Agenda
Almost a year ago, Wal-Mart held an “open call” for manufacturers to present product ideas. Hugh Jarratt showed up with a plastic taco plate. It’s been a hit and now he’s pitching new ideas to the retail giant.
by - June 25, 2015 5:45 pm
Innovation Hub Coming To Fayetteville, Connects To Central Arkansas Effort
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce have formed a partnership to develop a new Innovation Hub in a building that the Chamber of Commerce is…
by - June 24, 2015 6:52 am
Penner, McMillon Relationship ‘Crucial’ To Long-Term Wal-Mart Success
At least two retail watchers say the change of board leadership at Wal-Mart Stores is a good move. They suggest that Greg Penner is more than just a son-in-law to…
by - June 22, 2015 9:59 pm
Wal-Mart Disputes Report Saying It Uses Tax Havens To Avoid Paying Taxes
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores says a report generated by union groups regarding the retailer’s use of tax havens to shield U.S. taxes is “flawed.”
by - June 21, 2015 9:11 am
The Supply Side: Suppliers Must Assess, Reconfigure Retail Strategy
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - June 21, 2015 9:01 am
2012 ARK Challenge Winner MineWhat Seeks To Raise $1 Million
The road between startup and success is long and tiring, but for entrepreneurial team Ram Ganesan and Pavan Kumar the prospects of raising a cool million dollars to further their…
by - June 19, 2015 5:30 am
Wal-Mart Pushes Supercenter Rehab With ‘Fast, Friendly And In-Stock’ Focus
Executives at the world’s largest retailer are all about new store formats and innovation, but they aren’t letting go of the big box. Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon recently told…
by - June 16, 2015 12:05 am
Wal-Mart Corporate Reputation Near The Bottom Of The Retail Sector
Wal-Mart’s corporate reputation lags almost all of its competitors according to a new report published by the Reputation Institute for U.S. retailers in 2015. The Bentonville-based retailer has never been…
by - June 13, 2015 3:31 pm
Wal-Mart Sees India, South Africa Markets As Long-term Projects
Access to 1.2 billion consumers nor the estimated $534 billion value of India’s retail market is enough to entice Wal-Mart to alter its wholesale-only strategy, according to Walmart International CEO…
by - June 11, 2015 8:02 pm
McMillon: Wal-Mart Must Reduce Bureaucracy, Push Exciting Products
Clinging to the core operating principles of Sam Walton, but also retooling Wal-Mart Stores for the future is always on the mind of CEO Doug McMillon who has one foot…
by - June 10, 2015 2:17 pm
Push To Return Manufacturing Jobs To U.S. Remains ‘Very Strong’ At Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart says it remains focused on helping return manufacturing jobs to the U.S., with the number of success stories growing and the 2015 manufacturing summit being moved to Bentonville to better connect buyers with products “that are ready to go.”
by - June 10, 2015 6:34 am
Qbox Emerges Strong As One Of ARK Challenge Winners In 2012
Despite winning high-profile Arkansas startup competitions, it gets harder to grow from idea to implementation. Stamina, perseverance and out-of-state help makes a difference and highlights a problem for the state’s startup scene.
by - June 8, 2015 4:28 pm
Wal-Mart Execs Defend Expensive Tech Investments, Will ‘Take Time To Pay Off’
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - June 8, 2015 4:20 pm
Prescriptions, ‘Club Pickup’ Part Of Efforts To Boost Sam’s Club Financials
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to poor first quarter numbers and competitive pressures in the retail sector. Small businesses stand to benefit greatly.