by - February 3, 2020 5:08 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods is expected to see first-quarter net income rise 7% from a year ago with per share net income to be $1.70 per share. Consensus revenues are expected…
by - February 3, 2020 12:59 pm
One of the most surprising retail trends of 2019 included more digitally native brands seeking brick-and-mortar exposure, according to Scott Benedict, director at the Center for Retail Studies at Texas…
by - January 26, 2020 5:24 pm
Industry analysts expect several changes for the consumer packaged goods industry in 2020. Top predictions include increased demand for pet products, further integration of the in-store and online shopping experiences…
by - January 23, 2020 3:07 pm
Chicken wings remain a staple of Super Bowl gatherings, with projections of 1.4 billion wings being consumed during the big game slated for Feb. 2, according to the National Chicken…
by - January 23, 2020 1:59 pm
Merchants, also known as buyers, are at the core of Walmart’s retail operation. Sam Walton was a merchant at heart, as are president and CEO Doug McMillon and Walmart U.S….
by - January 22, 2020 8:42 pm
To kick off 2020 the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas got a nice bump to sales tax revenue in the January report, up 8% to total $6.263 million. Bentonville,…
by - January 21, 2020 3:23 pm
A survey of holiday spending patterns examined by online media and marketing firm Consumer Affairs shows that Arkansas ranked No.2 among 50 states for the lowest spenders during the recent…
by - January 21, 2020 1:45 pm
Tyson Foods announced Tuesday (Jan. 21) the creation of a Coalition for Global Protein, a multi-stakeholder initiative to advance the future of sustainable protein. Company officials made the announcement at…
by - January 20, 2020 2:51 pm
Retail giant Walmart opened a case-ready beef further processing plant in Thomasville, Ga., in the company’s ongoing efforts to unlock growth opportunities in a niche market where it has struggled…
by - January 19, 2020 11:56 am
With the increase in online purchases and the shorter holiday shopping season in 2019, the United Parcel Service estimates it will ship more than 1 million packages per day back…
by - January 17, 2020 1:14 pm
Walmart on Friday (Jan. 17) confirmed a few changes to key leadership positions with its U.S. division. Following the exit of Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran, it was expected that…
by - January 16, 2020 3:20 pm
Dan Bartlett, executive vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart, told members of the Northwest Arkansas Council that the retailer’s new corporate headquarters will not be one grand structure, but…
by - January 16, 2020 2:37 pm
By most accounts, the holiday season of 2019 was bright as overall sales grew 4.1% to $730.2 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Sales exclude automotive dealers, gasoline…
by - January 16, 2020 10:15 am
The retail sector will continue to face headwinds in 2020. The National Retail Federation (NRF), with the help of its members and researchers from Bain Capital, TrendWatching, Code Commerce and…
by - January 15, 2020 5:45 pm
The healthcare system is broken, and more aptly reflects a disease-care system, according to Alice Walton, philanthropist and daughter of Walmart founders Helen and Sam Walton. She spoke Wednesday (Jan….
by - January 14, 2020 4:52 pm
Consumers are fickle with plenty of distrust in the marketplace. That said, several American companies recently were ranked among the most trusted brands by Morning Consult marketing. The survey evaluated…
by - January 13, 2020 2:18 pm
The annual Retail Preference Index compiled by data science firm dunnhumby and released recently found Texas-based H-E-B as the top choice among grocery retailers ranked on price, quality, digital integration,…
by - January 9, 2020 5:13 pm
America’s economy and business climate is strong despite trade concerns, workforce challenges and lack of startup funding, according to Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who spoke…
by - January 9, 2020 12:29 pm
Fayetteville-based Field Agent surveyed consumers on Christmas night to see how many planned to return at least one gift they received. About 30% of those surveyed planned to return or…
by - January 6, 2020 5:09 pm
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday purchases and yet Americans left $1 billion unspent on gift cards last year, according to the National Retail Federation. A public…
