by - October 13, 2022 5:27 pm
The Consumer Price Index for all consumers rose 0.4% in September from August and all prices were up 8.2% year-over-year, according to U.S. Bureau for Labor Statistics released Thursday (Oct….
by - October 11, 2022 4:21 pm
Walmart announced Tuesday (Oct. 11) the creation of a research arm and work to address healthcare equity and access for the underserved. The division will work with clinical research organizations,…
by - October 10, 2022 4:27 pm
New Federal Reserve rules will give retailers a choice between networks to process debit card transactions regardless of whether the purchase is made in-store or online. The National Retail Federation…
by - October 10, 2022 3:16 pm
Consumer surveys are drawing the same conclusions around holiday sales expectations this year. Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast predicts year-over-year sales will increase 4% to 6% for the holiday season,…
by - October 6, 2022 4:36 pm
The travel sector rebounded in the spring and summer. The holiday season is typically busy for travel, but a recent national survey by WalletHub found 40% of respondents said higher…
by - October 5, 2022 12:58 pm
Tyson Foods announced Wednesday (Oct. 5) plans to consolidate corporate operations at the company’s headquarters in Springdale beginning next year. It’s estimated to add around 1,000 jobs to the campus…
by - October 4, 2022 7:35 pm
Walmart held its annual Sustainability Summit in Bentonville on Tuesday (Oct. 4), convening suppliers, non-government organization partners and others to discuss successes and ongoing challenges with the retailer’s goal to…
by - October 3, 2022 1:05 pm
Marshalltown is adding more than 100 jobs to its Fayetteville locations with the acquisition of Long Beach, Calif.-based Wal-Board Tools. Financial terms were not disclosed. Marshalltown said nearly 200 total…
by - October 1, 2022 9:11 am
Many retailers have seen net income decline amid shrinking margins in 2022. Still, their capital spending on technology remains a top priority, while they may cut other expenditures if the…
by - September 28, 2022 6:55 pm
Retailers have already started hiring for the upcoming holiday season in hopes it will be busy and bountiful despite the slowing economy. The National Retail Federation expects the sector will hire…
by - September 27, 2022 5:39 pm
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer Stewart Glendinning will become the company’s group president over prepared foods, succeeding Noelle O’Mara, who left the job on Sept. 23. A Tyson great-grandson will…
by - September 26, 2022 5:06 pm
Consumers are starting to be more cautious with spending thanks to continued high inflation, according to a recent report from TransUnion Commerce Signals. TransUnion reported total consumer credit card spending grew…
by - September 24, 2022 9:40 am
Once seen as a small possibility, drone delivery for online orders has become a reality for Walmart and some of its competitors. Drone deliveries are increasing with ongoing investments among…
by - September 22, 2022 4:19 pm
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas again saw big gains in sales tax revenue. The September report totaled $8.859 million, up 12.74% from a year ago and the best…
by - September 20, 2022 2:00 pm
Consumers are ready to celebrate big this Halloween after two years of reduced participation because of COVID-19. The National Retail Federation, working with Prosper Insights & Analytics, reports that 69%…
by - September 19, 2022 1:42 pm
Consumers are growing more concerned over their finances as inflation persists, interest rates rise and their retirement accounts invested in equities are losing value. A poll conducted by Marist College…
by - September 15, 2022 12:44 pm
Consumers kept spending in August despite the higher-than-expected core inflation rate. The U.S. Census Bureau said retail sales topped expectations with a 0.3% increase in August from the prior month…
by - September 15, 2022 12:29 pm
Walmart announced Thursday (Sept. 15) the next phase of its virtual try-on technology that will bring the in-store fitting room experience to online shoppers. The retailer touts that the fitting room…
by - September 15, 2022 10:08 am
Mike Mudd has joined Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers as chief operations officer (COO). Mudd joins Mercy from his previous role as COO of service lines for Rochester Regional…
by - September 14, 2022 1:59 pm
Lucas Kemper, Baxter Conley and Melissa Maltarich converged in downtown Bentonville amid the global COVID-19 pandemic to launch a new line of men’s hair care products created out of a…
