by - October 8, 2020 5:25 pm
Even though Halloween falls on a Saturday and will include a full moon for the first time in 95 years, a majority of Americans said COVID-19 is hindering their celebration…
by - October 8, 2020 5:11 pm
Six additional poultry industry executives were indicted on anti-trust charges in the ongoing chicken price-fixing probe by the U.S. Department of Justice. The indictments were handed out Wednesday (Oct. 7)…
by - October 6, 2020 4:39 pm
Walmart is testing electronic tech services through a partnership with True Network Solutions. The Walmart Supercenter at Elm Springs Road in Springdale is the first Arkansas tech desk. Walmart is…
by - October 5, 2020 5:54 pm
Walmart said it handed out more than 175 “yes” cards and another 450 businesses are still being considered for their products from the retail giant’s virtual Open Call held Oct….
by - October 5, 2020 2:16 pm
In the first month since Walmart launched its new subscription service dubbed Walmart+, two surveys found consumers are using it but not at the expense of Amazon Prime. To that…
by - October 2, 2020 12:17 pm
Walmart announced early Friday (Oct. 2) a deal to sell a majority interest in its British-based grocery retailer Asda has been reached. Brothers and British billionaires Zuber and Mohsin Issa…
by - October 1, 2020 3:22 pm
Walmart said its annual Open Call event is anything but the norm this year, but the virtual event held Thursday (Oct. 1) is bigger than ever. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon…
by - September 30, 2020 3:32 pm
Consumer spending was steady through the summer as federal stimulus checks began to hit bank accounts. And while shoppers have been largely driven to spend on groceries based on health…
by - September 28, 2020 3:39 pm
British news sources are reporting that Walmart may sell its U.K.-based retailer, Asda, to a consortium led by fuel station operator EG Group and private equity firm TDR Capital. Walmart…
by - September 23, 2020 1:59 pm
Walmart will test drone deliveries of COVID-19 home test kits in cooperation with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp in Las Vegas and Cheektowago, N.Y., beginning in early October. Tom Ward, senior…
by - September 22, 2020 4:05 pm
Consumers spent more money in July as stimulus checks hit their bank accounts and retail began to reopen. The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas reported a combined 14.95% jump…
by - September 21, 2020 5:07 pm
While the deal for Oracle and Walmart to take a combined 20% stake in a U.S. based TikTok Global has not yet been approved, analysts are saying Walmart could be…
by - September 19, 2020 10:08 pm
Walmart said Saturday (Sept. 19) it continues to work on the final agreements to purchase a 7.5% stake in video-sharing platform TikTok Global as well as enter into commercial agreements…
by - September 19, 2020 9:48 am
Stepping up in times of need is nothing new for Walmart alcohol supplier Sazerac, which for more than 150 years has worked to raise American spirits. CEO Mark Brown said…
by - September 16, 2020 2:54 pm
The Christmas creep of the past few years will move even earlier in 2020 as retailers work to pull sales forward amid a sluggish supply chain and ongoing consumer fears…
by - September 15, 2020 4:27 pm
The U.S. restaurant sector continues to struggle and more permanent or long-term closures are expected, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association. The trade group said…
by - September 15, 2020 11:29 am
Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart U.S. eCommerce, entered into a new stock trading plan to sell 710,000 Walmart shares between December and April 2022. The plan is designed to comply…
by - September 14, 2020 3:18 pm
This year beef markets continue to experience shock waves from the dramatic beef production disruptions in the second quarter which are reflected in export data through July, according to Derrell…
by - September 14, 2020 11:28 am
Walmart said late Sunday (Sept. 13) in a filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission the retail and technology giant remains interested in TikTok, although a partnership offer with…
by - September 12, 2020 8:59 am
Walmart is not known for its apparel business. Despite the ups and downs in the discretionary category, the retail giant is committed to growing sales, according to Deanah Baker, senior…
