by - December 4, 2014 9:25 pm
Tyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of its international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans to sell its Brazil and…
by - December 1, 2014 12:25 am
Fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday, writer Kim Souza explains everything you didn’t know about the turkey dinner you just had with family and friends.
by - November 25, 2014 3:44 pm
The corporate shuffle continues at Wal-Mart with news that Duncan Mac Naughton, chief merchandising officer for the retailer’s U.S. division, has resigned just ahead of Black Friday. The news comes…
by - November 24, 2014 7:59 pm
The holiday shopping season officially kicks off Thanksgiving Day and retailers large and small are prepped and ready. But there is a growing number of cynics who say the advertised…
by - November 22, 2014 10:56 am
NanoMech is a dream come true for Dr. Ajay Malshe, who said he shared his dreams for what would become NanoMech 12 years ago with his wife. They packed their…
by - November 19, 2014 7:30 pm
CEO Donnie Smith said Tyson Foods “2.0” is at the beginning of a new growth phase with the integration of Hillshire Brands it acquired earlier this year at a cost…
by - November 17, 2014 9:42 pm
Incorporating its first quarter with newly-merged Hillshire Brands and its strong full-year performance, Tyson Foods’ stock closed nearly 6% higher in Monday’s trading after reporting more than $864 million in…
by - November 14, 2014 11:33 pm
Wall Street is eyeing a big payday from Tyson Foods on Monday (Nov. 17) when the meat giant reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 year earnings, with quarterly sales estimated…
by - November 13, 2014 3:23 pm
Higher sales are the number one wanted item on Wal-Mart’s Christmas wish list and the mega retailer is somewhat optimistic that will happen thanks to lower fuel prices and a…
by - November 11, 2014 11:23 pm
While many have an opinion on the Millennial generation, there remains much mystery behind the mega demographic that wields more than $1.3 trillion in annual spending power and is eclipsing Baby Boomers in numbers and purchase potential.
by - October 30, 2014 5:50 pm
Walmart Savings Catcher, a mobile app that compares local sale prices of branded grocery items within a particular region, is being expanded to include toys and perhaps other merchandise for…
by - October 29, 2014 5:15 pm
The crowded banking sector in Northwest Arkansas continues to draw interest from outside the region evidenced by the recent deal struck between Simmons First National to sell five of its…
by - October 28, 2014 6:07 pm
Memberships are the key to growth in the club format and Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer is taking bold steps to draw in more members through rewards, better merchandising and…
by - October 26, 2014 7:55 pm
The past several years – if not decades – have proven that Northwest Arkansas is a cradle for entrepreneurship. Sandy Edwards believes such entrepreneurship has a connection with the arts…
by - October 24, 2014 5:55 am
Wal-Mart Stores’ more than 11,000 retail locations across 27 countries provides the Walmart U.S. division a testing lab stretching across five continents, according to Walmart International CEO David Cheesewright. Joking…
by - October 20, 2014 5:27 pm
Price, assortment, experience and access is how Wal-Mart execs define what matters most to customers, and they are working to lead in each of these areas by combining physical retail…
by - October 15, 2014 8:28 pm
Greg Foran has had an “unvarnished” view of store operations at Walmart U.S., and he said restoring balance between inventory and sales is needed to improve lackluster margins. He admitted…
by - October 15, 2014 8:26 pm
The shift of capital allocation for fiscal 2016 favors e-commerce and convenience formats at Walmart U.S., and for good reason, according to the retailer’s top executives who outlined their future…
by - October 15, 2014 5:50 am
Investors of J.B. Hunt Transport Services enjoyed a 5.5% gain in their share value Tuesday (Oct. 14) in active trading on the heels of the logistics giant reporting stellar third…
by - October 14, 2014 7:42 am
Retailers large and small look forward to a happy Halloween season this year thanks to more candy sales and ample folks celebrating this year with customs and parties, according to multiple surveys by retail trade groups.
