by - June 1, 2018 10:59 am
Climbing Mt. Everest is a good example of risk taking, doing something big. Walmart Inc. Board Chairman Greg Penner used his recent ascent of the world’s highest mountain to offer…
by - May 31, 2018 3:13 pm
David Glass, former president and CEO of Walmart Inc. and now owner of the Kansas City Royals, said the Supercenter is the “best retail format around and still as relevant…
by - May 31, 2018 1:52 pm
Within Walmart’s Store No. 8 incubator in Bentonville, the retailer is testing a white-glove shopping service in New York City dubbed Jetblack and co-founded by Jenny Fleiss who joined Walmart…
by - May 31, 2018 11:42 am
Tyson Foods announced Thursday (May 31) the first brand developed by its new Tyson Innovation Lab in Chicago. The new Yappah protein crisp snack product is crafted from rescued and upcycled…
by - May 30, 2018 2:14 pm
Greg Foran, CEO of Walmart U.S., encouraged about 6,000 Walmart U.S. employees to lead with heart and explained the difference between those who do and those who do not as…
by - May 30, 2018 1:22 pm
For the first time in decades Walmart held a no-frill shareholder meeting to conduct the formal business of electing directors and approving shareholder proposals. Appearing much like the annual meetings…
by - May 30, 2018 9:25 am
Walmart is investing in college degrees for its U.S. workforce with a new benefit to any full-time or part-time worker wanting to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree online. Walmart…
by - May 29, 2018 4:19 pm
Walmart recently announced it was dividing its annual business meeting from the traditional employee and shareholder celebration which has been held together for several decades on the first Friday in…
by - May 25, 2018 8:53 am
Splash Car Wash, a family-owned car wash chain that operates 10 locations in central Arkansas, has opened its first location in Northwest Arkansas in Rogers. The company’s new three-lane, 14,000-square-foot…
by - May 24, 2018 2:10 pm
Manufacturers and suppliers must have an online strategy because many categories are gravitating toward the e-commerce tipping point. Online sales totaled $453.46 billion in 2017, representing 13% of consumers’ total…
by - May 24, 2018 8:41 am
The Happy Egg Co. has relocated its U.S. corporate headquarters from San Francisco to Rogers. Happy Egg Co. is a multi-national, free-range egg brand owned by Noble Foods, the largest…
by - May 23, 2018 5:51 pm
Lance Stokes does not subscribe to the so-called “retail apocalypse” theory. He does, however, believe strongly in the evolution of retail, which is why Fayetteville apparel company Lauren James Enterprises…
by - May 23, 2018 3:02 pm
After somewhat mixed earnings among some of the nation’s largest retailers, there were some changes in the C-suite this week, which analysts say isn’t a surprise given the pressure many…
by - May 23, 2018 2:25 pm
Electric vehicles, including hybrid and battery-powered vehicles, have been slow to gain market share in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Between 2012 and 2017, electric…
by - May 21, 2018 7:08 pm
America’s Car-Mart beat earnings expectations by nearly $1.75 per share in fiscal 2018 and 45 cents per share in the fourth quarter as the company works to open four dealerships…
by - May 21, 2018 2:30 pm
Retail-ready packaging or shelf-ready packaging is the standard at Walmart as the retail giant looks to simplify merchandising displays while also accelerating product sell-through without adding to the labor. Walmart…
by - May 18, 2018 8:26 am
A retail company known for clever commercials touting, among other products, “Buck Naked” underwear has set its sights on Northwest Arkansas. A development plan is in the works to build…
by - May 17, 2018 4:46 pm
After somewhat dismal e-commerce results in Walmart’s fiscal fourth quarter, the retailer surprised investors Thursday (May 17) with a 33% jump in online sales for the quarter ending April 27….
by - May 17, 2018 6:49 am
Fiscal first quarter revenue and earnings per share for Walmart Inc. beat the consensus estimates, although acquisitions and investment in e-commerce initiatives made by the global retail giant continue to…
by - May 14, 2018 6:17 pm
Walmart Inc. is expected to see net income and revenue rise 12% and 2.5%, respectively, when the retail giant reports first quarter earnings ahead of the market opening on Thursday…
