by - July 19, 2019 1:55 pm
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Friday (July 19) announced several organizational and management changes. While there are several executives shifting positions, Walmart said the changes do not involve anyone exiting…
by - July 18, 2019 5:53 pm
Walmart.com continues to ring up large losses, which insiders project will be $1 billion this fiscal year. Though Walmart does not break out its online sales, the retailer has said…
by - July 18, 2019 3:50 pm
Christmas in July paid off for many retailers – again. Adobe Insights reports larger retailers with more than $1 billion in annual revenue saw a 64% jump in online sales…
by - July 17, 2019 7:23 pm
Jeff Williams, president and CEO of America’s Car-Mart Inc., earned a 9.8% raise, and his total compensation increased 497.9% to $3.1 million in fiscal 2019, which ended April 30. Williams’…
by - July 16, 2019 10:52 am
Erik Danielson, a Fayetteville attorney who is a minority stakeholder in one of Arkansas’ 32 medical marijuana dispensary license holders, has partnered with Slang Worldwide Inc., a global cannabis consumer…
by - July 12, 2019 9:30 am
Amazon may have started Prime Day in 2015, a summer equivalent to Black Friday, but it’s clear nearly all major online retailers including Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and Best Buy are…
by - July 11, 2019 3:43 pm
It’s been less than a month since Walmart announced the $282.7 million settlement to a nearly eight-year probe by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange…
by - July 10, 2019 12:48 pm
Convenience stores (c-stores) have long been viewed as quick-trip destinations where operators made a living selling 99-cent bags of chips on penny margins and depending on fuel sales to drive…
by - July 9, 2019 4:32 pm
Walmart often is seen as losing out to Amazon, especially in terms of share price and broad subscriber base. But there’s one metric where Walmart still commands a large lead…
by - July 7, 2019 2:39 pm
Toys are one of the latest retail categories to quickly move online in the post-Toys R Us era. Toys R Us exited the market following its January 2018 bankruptcy and…
by - July 6, 2019 3:46 pm
Walmart continues to scale back its payroll with another round of layoffs. This time the axe fell on the retail giant’s health and wellness division. Walmart spokeswoman Marilee McInnis told…
by - July 3, 2019 8:09 am
Walmart announced this week plans to invest $1.2 billion for an upgrade of its logistics operations in China, one of four markets the retail giant as tagged as a priority…
by - July 2, 2019 10:52 am
Eyemart Express has opened a store in Rogers, giving the discount glasses retailer its fourth Arkansas location. The 3,506-square-foot store is at 2600 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive east of Interstate…
by - July 1, 2019 12:22 pm
Consumer spending throughout the spring helped sales tax revenue rebound in June among the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale cumulatively reported sales tax revenue…
by - June 26, 2019 7:36 pm
Roughly 40 high school students from Northwest Arkansas took part in Walmart’s first career exploration event for STEM-related professions on Wednesday (June 26) at the retailer’s home office in Bentonville….
by - June 26, 2019 12:46 pm
Walmart has struggled to grow share in Japan since entering that market in 2002. Walmart increased its stake in Seiyu in 2008 becoming the sole owner of the retail business….
by - June 26, 2019 8:06 am
According to Rick West, consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands must go “beyond the numbers” and understand the real challenges and priorities of everyday shoppers to win in the marketplace. West,…
by - June 25, 2019 2:02 pm
Northwest Arkansas nonprofits will benefit from $2 million Walmart and the Walmart Foundation plan to contribute this summer through community volunteerism in a pilot program called Walmart Gives NWA. The…
by - June 24, 2019 5:16 pm
Sam’s Club announced a new service it’s calling “Instacart Cheers” that will allow members in 11 states to purchase wine and spirits online from 215 Sam’s Club locations. Arkansas is…
by - June 24, 2019 12:53 pm
Jetblack, a shopper concierge service that uses text messaging, was launched by Walmart’s incubator, Store No. 8, a year ago. Walmart is now being sued for trademark infringement by discount…
