by - May 16, 2025 7:22 am
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is pleased that President Donald Trump backed away from his 145% tariff on goods from China, but the retailer is concerned the lower rate at 30%…
by - May 15, 2025 10:04 am
Walmart posted first-quarter revenue growth of 2.5% after currency headwinds of $2.4 billion. Revenue topped $165.61 billion, below analysts estimates. Membership income, a component of gross revenue, was up 3.7%…
by - May 15, 2025 7:40 am
Dillard’s, Inc. reported lower first quarter sales and profits in its first quarter amidst “economic uncertainty,” according to its CEO. The Little Rock-based mall retailer released its operating results for…
by - May 14, 2025 6:07 pm
Tyson Foods’ chicken business recorded about $680 million in adjusted operating income through the first half of this year. The Springdale-based global company will need those chicken dollars to counter…
by - May 14, 2025 5:21 pm
Litigation between Zest Labs and Walmart that began in 2018 added another chapter this week with the retail giant ordered by a central Arkansas jury seated in a federal trial…
by - May 14, 2025 12:21 pm
It took 42 years for Sam’s Club to reach $90 billion in annual revenue, but CEO Chris Nicholas and his executive group plan to double the business in the next…
by - May 13, 2025 2:12 pm
Grocery prices rose again in April, up 2.8% from a year ago and up 0.2% from March, according to the Consumer Price Index posted Tuesday (May 13) by the U.S….
by - May 12, 2025 3:59 pm
Walmart is expected to report a first-quarter revenue gain of around 2.5% on Thursday (May 15), but analysts caution that net income could fall 3.3% from a year ago. Walmart’s…
by - May 9, 2025 11:18 am
Consumer spending rose in April ahead of expected tariff impacts. The National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Monitor had April sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, up 0.72% from the prior month…
by - May 9, 2025 10:56 am
At a time when Trump Administration tariffs threaten the apparel supply chain, Walmart announced a Trend-to-Product initiative that uses artificial intelligence tools to expedite the launch of on-trend, affordable fashion….
by - May 8, 2025 5:48 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has appointed former Walmart executive Jonathan Collins as chief financial officer, succeeding Vickie Judy who will transition to chief accounting officer, the company announced Thursday (May…
by - May 7, 2025 5:38 pm
Murphy USA reported lower quarterly revenues and income compared to a year ago primarily due to lower petroleum prices and seasonal storms. The El Dorado-based convenience store chain reported financial…
by - May 7, 2025 2:00 pm
BMT LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from March 15 to April 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The company spent…
by - May 7, 2025 12:04 pm
Tariffs are a big concern for retailers, particularly large operations like Walmart, Target and Dollar Tree which import goods from abroad. So when the Trump Administration invited some of their…
by - May 7, 2025 10:37 am
The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics estimate total Mother’s Day spending at $34.1 billion, up 1.79% from a year ago, but 9% lower than the record $35.7…
by - May 5, 2025 10:25 am
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday (May 5) that a new restaurant led by renowned chef Jennifer Maune will occupy the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr….
by - May 4, 2025 10:00 am
Entrepreneurs Dustin and Tham Dayberry wanted to own a beer garden or tap room for nearly a decade. When the couple travels, they often stop at local breweries and enjoy…
by - May 1, 2025 2:59 pm
Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue between January and October 2024 was $23.085 million, up 4.63% compared with the $22.062 million in the same period of 2023. The October revenue of…
by - May 1, 2025 2:06 pm
With proposed and enacted Trump Administration tariffs – especially those targeting China – roiling the retail supply chain, Walmart execs searching for U.S. made goods recently launched a “Grow With…
by - May 1, 2025 12:49 pm
Five new laws passed in the 95th Arkansas General Assembly will have a major impact on retail, delivery logistics, and aspects of human trafficking. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office worked…
