by - November 12, 2021 3:25 pm
Merchandise retailer Dillard’s continued its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic as the Little Rock-based company reported higher sales and profits. For the 13-week period ending Oct. 30, 2021, Dillard’s posted…
by - November 12, 2021 10:27 am
Walmart will report third-quarter earnings on Tuesday (Nov. 16) and the consensus earnings estimate per share is $1.40, up 4.47% from a year ago. Net income is pegged at $3.903…
by - November 11, 2021 12:45 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart is expected to post increases in revenue and earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 amid strong vehicle values, favorable credit and tight inventory in the…
by - November 9, 2021 12:18 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Oct. 25 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - November 8, 2021 7:26 am
The Stable, a consumer brand agency based in Minneapolis, has acquired The Retail Firm, a Bentonville-based company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in a news release Monday (Nov. 8). According…
by - November 7, 2021 9:59 am
Walmart is testing a new replacement for single-use plastic shopping bags. Working with Closed Loop Partners’ Consortium to reinvent the bag, Walmart is testing several concepts, including some that use…
by - November 6, 2021 9:44 am
Organized retail crime remains a growing problem for retailers of all sizes. There are no signs of abatement, according to Tony Sheppard, a loss prevention specialist with software platform ThinkLP….
by - November 4, 2021 1:11 pm
Holiday freight demand is likely to persist into early 2022 as shoppers opt to buy more gift cards after struggling to find the products they want, a transportation executive said….
by - November 3, 2021 4:22 pm
The impact of the pandemic on the nation’s economy will be a key factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Federation is confident in…
by - November 2, 2021 12:43 pm
Walmart is upping the ante on its voice commerce capabilities by acquiring select assets of voice technology startup Botmock for an undisclosed amount. Cheryl Ainoia, senior vice president of retail services/emerging…
by - October 31, 2021 6:14 pm
Retailers are expecting big holiday sales and the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts spending will range between $843.4 billion and $859 billion. The sales gain is forecast between 8.5% and…
by - October 31, 2021 9:57 am
Arts and crafts specialty retailer Michaels Stores Inc. had lost its way by the time Ashley Buchanan took the reins as CEO in January 2020. His job to turn around…
by - October 29, 2021 3:34 pm
Walmart announced Friday a new shopping portal on its online marketplace where consumers can purchase original equipment manufactured (OEM) auto parts with a partnership with RevolutionParts. Automobile parts can be…
by - October 27, 2021 4:50 pm
Murphy USA reported strong third quarter earnings, but year-to-date profit comparisons to 2020 lagged. The El Dorado-based retail gasoline and convenience store operator posted third quarter net income of $104.0…
by - October 25, 2021 4:47 pm
Walmart and Amazon are constant competitors, much like siblings in a race for dominance in the world of global e-commerce. Researchers at Jungle Scout report Walmart and Amazon can each…
by - October 23, 2021 9:19 am
Because they serve as fulfillment centers for online retail, stores have become essential as online sales continue to rise. A new report from McKinsey Group found that despite incredible innovation…
by - October 22, 2021 4:51 pm
Walmart said Friday (Oct. 22) that corporate employees are expected to be vaccinated and return to their offices by Nov. 8. Walmart did say it would make special accommodations regarding…
by - October 20, 2021 2:21 pm
Moosejaw is putting the final touches on its new retail location at 111 S. Main St. in Bentonville. The outdoor outfitter will open to the public on Thursday (Oct. 21)…
by - October 19, 2021 5:34 pm
Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA) announced that David L. Goebel and Rosemary Turner have joined the company’s board of directors as independent directors. “We are honored to add Dave and…
by - October 18, 2021 7:03 pm
Walmart is piloting a shop-to-text technology in select areas including Northwest Arkansas. The retailer said it is learning about when and how customers prefer to use a conversational shopping experience….
