by - November 8, 2019 12:44 pm
This holiday season is already off and running with retailers of all sizes competing fiercely for what looks to be more consumer spending and eager shoppers, said Scott Rankin, principal,…
by - November 7, 2019 5:12 pm
Shopping traffic in malls has continued to decline in recent years, even during the peak holiday season, but consumers who do frequent malls are more apt to eat at mall…
by - November 6, 2019 5:15 pm
Tyson Foods announced the addition of Dean Banks to the company’s C-suite. Banks, 46, will become president of Tyson Foods effective Dec. 20 and report to CEO Noel White, 61,…
by - November 5, 2019 5:40 pm
Northwest Arkansas has a strong economic foundation and its growth continues to outpace the rest of the state and much of the nation, but that is not enough to guarantee…
by - October 29, 2019 7:00 pm
Jetblack has come under new leadership with Nate Faust taking over as CEO from Jenny Fleiss, who has been in charge since the personal shopping service was launched last year….
by - October 29, 2019 4:54 pm
The demand for local foods will only increase in 2020 and beyond, according to Nielsen research. The company recently reported that 48% of consumers want local ingredients and food sourced…
by - October 28, 2019 3:36 pm
Shares of Tyson Foods rose 4.59% on Monday (Oct. 28) as analysts expect chicken processors will benefit on news that China could soon lift a ban on U.S. poultry that…
by - October 24, 2019 4:16 pm
Several reports on holiday spending indicate healthy consumer demand despite a cautious sentiment about the economy. The National Retail Federation reported Thursday (Oct. 24) consumers will spend an average of $1,047.83…
by - October 24, 2019 1:33 pm
Walmart will be a go-to retailer for a majority of consumers this holiday season, according to new research from Fayetteville-based Field Agent. The data research firm found Walmart was among…
by - October 23, 2019 5:04 pm
The largest Northwest Arkansas cities each reported sales tax revenue growth in the October report, which is a reflection of sales in August. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale together reported…
by - October 23, 2019 4:46 pm
Amazon is investing more in the pickup game of retail by partnering with GNC, Health Mart and Stage Stores to allow Amazon customers to pick up online orders at the…
by - October 22, 2019 6:19 pm
Smart communities may seem like a million miles away, but elements of the smart city and connected communities concept are being tested across the country with technology partners like Cox…
by - October 21, 2019 7:22 pm
High winds and severe weather overnight did not dampen the spirit of the first full day Monday (Oct. 21) of the Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit. Opening ceremonies and other events…
by - October 16, 2019 3:48 pm
Consumers are still spending, albeit less in September than in August, but more than a year ago, according to data released Wednesday (Oct. 16) by the U.S. Census Bureau and…
by - October 15, 2019 5:35 pm
Walmart officially began delivering groceries to the inside of customers’ homes and refrigerators this week in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Vero Beach, Fla., with the potential to serve more than…
by - October 14, 2019 5:23 pm
Halloween is a popular U.S. holiday for retailers but the National Retail Federation predicts sales will top $8.8 billion, or $86.27 per household, down from $86.79 spent a year ago….
by - October 14, 2019 12:46 pm
Consumers are in the driver’s seat of the massive U.S. retail sector that’s worth $2.6 trillion and comprises roughly 16% of the nation’s GDP, according to panelists who spoke at…
by - October 12, 2019 9:51 am
Online marketplaces are growing as more consumers become comfortable making purchases online. Confidence has grown over the past few years in step with Amazon Prime memberships surpassing 100 million U.S….
by - October 11, 2019 6:05 pm
John Furner, recently named the next CEO for Walmart U.S., will begin that role on Nov. 1 and his base salary will be $925,000 annually. His base salary as Sam’s…
by - October 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Greg Foran, U.S. CEO for Walmart Inc., is leaving the company after five years in the role. Foran, a native of New Zealand, is returning home to lead Air New…
