by - June 4, 2019 7:21 pm
Wal-Mart acquired a 52% stake of South African-based Massmart in 2011 for $1.58 billion as part of the retailer’s emerging market strategy. But eight years later the retail giant rarely…
by - June 4, 2019 11:45 am
The first Friday in June is the standing time for Walmart’s annual shareholders’ celebration with its employees. Again this year, the retail giant has opted to divide its formal business…
by - June 4, 2019 10:04 am
Walmart is often beaten up in the media for being “big business” making profits on the back of its hourly workforce, but the retail giant is working hard to change…
by - June 3, 2019 6:38 pm
The poultry industry is concerned it will be targeted by retaliatory tariffs on exports in the wake of the 5% duty on Mexican imports announced by President Donald Trump this…
by - June 3, 2019 5:43 pm
Tyson Foods announced Monday (June 3) the successful completion of the acquisition of the Thai and European businesses from BRF S.A. The purchase includes four production facilities in Thailand, and…
by - June 1, 2019 10:54 am
Butterball’s turkey slaughter and processing facility in Ozark has been closed for the past week, and remains closed as flooded roads surround the plant, Butterball Public Relations Manager Christa Leupen…
by - May 30, 2019 7:28 pm
Grit Studios in Bentonville and its founder Rick Webb are working to bring more attention to cybersecurity to Northwest Arkansas because of the global nature of many area businesses. Webb…
by - May 30, 2019 10:35 am
Tyson Foods has created a new role of chief marketing officer and tapped Noelle O’Mara for that position. Tyson Foods said O’Mara brings more than 17 years of food marketing…
by - May 29, 2019 8:56 pm
Walmart Inc. has filed suit against the U.S. poultry industry for alleged price collusion and violation of antitrust laws. Essentially the entire poultry processing industry was named as defendants in…
by - May 29, 2019 5:34 pm
Several Northwest Arkansas businesses have stepped up to help their neighbors in the Fort Smith and Van Buren areas in the midst of devastating flooding of the Arkansas River. Tyson…
by - May 28, 2019 2:32 pm
Walmart has tapped Google executive Suresh Kumar as its new elevated chief technology officer and chief development officer. Kumar brings 25 years of technology leadership and insights from his work…
by - May 27, 2019 12:29 pm
Amazon has been a major disruptor to traditional retail, but the company’s recent financial results indicate growth by the Seattle-based e-commerce titan is moderating, according to Deborah Weinswig, CEO and…
by - May 23, 2019 3:36 pm
Rebates for various projects continue to hinder sales tax revenue growth across the region’s four largest cities. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale reported cumulative tax revenue of $5.94 million in…
by - May 22, 2019 3:29 pm
Data breaches are always on the minds of retailers regardless of their size. In brick-and-mortar stores or online, all retailers face millions of hacker threats each day. Walmart recently held…
by - May 21, 2019 8:01 pm
The 15th Annual Go Red for Women event held in Rogers on Tuesday (May 21) drew more than 1,000 people. Television host, author and mental health professional Dr. Phil McGraw…
by - May 18, 2019 8:00 pm
Japan is the largest market for U.S. beef by a long shot despite some restrictions to variety meats and age guidelines that have been relaxed over the years. This week,…
by - May 16, 2019 6:23 pm
Bodylove Naturals owners Stacey Antonelli and Wyatt Foley pitched their all-natural skin care product to Walmart at Open Call in June 2018. Walmart gave them a green light for the…
by - May 16, 2019 4:22 pm
A slowing U.S. economy, ongoing trade wars and tariff impacts are the biggest threats to growth in Northwest Arkansas, according to Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business &…
by - May 16, 2019 11:43 am
Same-store sales growth of 3.4% helped Walmart score net income of $3.842 billion in the first fiscal quarter ended April 30, up 80% from the $2.134 billion in the same…
by - May 15, 2019 1:32 pm
African Swine Flu (ASF) has already killed more hogs in China than the U.S. will produce this year, according to Tyson Foods CEO Noel White. Speaking at the BMO Capital…
