by - November 7, 2021 9:59 am
Walmart is testing a new replacement for single-use plastic shopping bags. Working with Closed Loop Partners’ Consortium to reinvent the bag, Walmart is testing several concepts, including some that use…
by - November 6, 2021 9:44 am
Organized retail crime remains a growing problem for retailers of all sizes. There are no signs of abatement, according to Tony Sheppard, a loss prevention specialist with software platform ThinkLP….
by - November 4, 2021 5:33 pm
Turkey is the main feature on Thanksgiving Day for many U.S. families but following a year of supply chain issues, inflationary prices and workforce shortages, turkey industry executives say consumers…
by - November 3, 2021 4:22 pm
The impact of the pandemic on the nation’s economy will be a key factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Federation is confident in…
by - November 2, 2021 12:43 pm
Walmart is upping the ante on its voice commerce capabilities by acquiring select assets of voice technology startup Botmock for an undisclosed amount. Cheryl Ainoia, senior vice president of retail services/emerging…
by - October 31, 2021 6:14 pm
Retailers are expecting big holiday sales and the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts spending will range between $843.4 billion and $859 billion. The sales gain is forecast between 8.5% and…
by - October 31, 2021 9:57 am
Arts and crafts specialty retailer Michaels Stores Inc. had lost its way by the time Ashley Buchanan took the reins as CEO in January 2020. His job to turn around…
by - October 25, 2021 4:47 pm
Walmart and Amazon are constant competitors, much like siblings in a race for dominance in the world of global e-commerce. Researchers at Jungle Scout report Walmart and Amazon can each…
by - October 25, 2021 11:36 am
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale cumulatively reported $8.095 million in sales tax revenue in the October report, up 19.5% compared with $6.771 million a year ago and $6.92 million in…
by - October 23, 2021 9:19 am
Because they serve as fulfillment centers for online retail, stores have become essential as online sales continue to rise. A new report from McKinsey Group found that despite incredible innovation…
by - October 22, 2021 4:51 pm
Walmart said Friday (Oct. 22) that corporate employees are expected to be vaccinated and return to their offices by Nov. 8. Walmart did say it would make special accommodations regarding…
by - October 21, 2021 1:37 pm
U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Durkin has dismissed claims against Tyson Foods brought by grocery chains including Kroger, Albertsons, Meijer, and Publix. The dismissal was requested by all parties involved….
by - October 20, 2021 2:21 pm
Moosejaw is putting the final touches on its new retail location at 111 S. Main St. in Bentonville. The outdoor outfitter will open to the public on Thursday (Oct. 21)…
by - October 18, 2021 7:03 pm
Walmart is piloting a shop-to-text technology in select areas including Northwest Arkansas. The retailer said it is learning about when and how customers prefer to use a conversational shopping experience….
by - October 16, 2021 9:15 am
Beauty is the newest battleground for market share among top retailers who have each doubled-down their efforts to glean more sales in this higher-margin category this fall. The NPD Group…
by - October 15, 2021 10:54 am
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI), the research arm of Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will receive $7.2 million in funding over…
by - October 14, 2021 3:54 pm
According to supply chain analyst Brittain Ladd, consumers should get used to emptier aisles at retail, longer times to receive online orders and continue postponing that new car purchase. In…
by - October 13, 2021 5:16 pm
Walmart has promoted Chris Nicholas to chief operating officer and hired Instacart exec Seth Dallaire as its chief revenue officer for the U.S. business. Dacona Smith will remain chief operations…
by - October 12, 2021 4:56 pm
Netflix is making an all-out effort to get licensed merchandise from hit shows like Stranger Things, CoComelon and Squid Game into consumers hands ahead of the holidays with a partnership…
by - October 12, 2021 8:16 am
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween is the second-largest spending holiday behind Christmas, and last year’s total sales of $8 billion were at the lowest levels since 2015. With…
