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….
by - October 16, 2021 9:15 am
Beauty is the newest battleground for market share among top retailers who have each doubled-down their efforts to glean more sales in this higher-margin category this fall. The NPD Group…
by - October 14, 2021 3:54 pm
According to supply chain analyst Brittain Ladd, consumers should get used to emptier aisles at retail, longer times to receive online orders and continue postponing that new car purchase. In…
by - October 13, 2021 5:16 pm
Walmart has promoted Chris Nicholas to chief operating officer and hired Instacart exec Seth Dallaire as its chief revenue officer for the U.S. business. Dacona Smith will remain chief operations…
by - October 12, 2021 4:56 pm
Netflix is making an all-out effort to get licensed merchandise from hit shows like Stranger Things, CoComelon and Squid Game into consumers hands ahead of the holidays with a partnership…
by - October 12, 2021 8:16 am
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween is the second-largest spending holiday behind Christmas, and last year’s total sales of $8 billion were at the lowest levels since 2015. With…
by - October 11, 2021 7:21 pm
Wholesale used vehicle prices increased to a new high in September as sales continued to moderate, economists said. The prices are expected to remain high and may rise amid strong…
by - October 7, 2021 11:11 am
A Northwest Arkansas business owner plans to relocate his jewelry store in Fayetteville, with growth plans on the horizon. Diamond Center Jewelers will relocate in October from North Shiloh Drive…
by - October 5, 2021 3:39 pm
Rakuten Intelligence predicts consumers are eager to spend big on fall and winter apparel with category sales expected to increase 30% in the fourth quarter over a year ago and…
by - October 5, 2021 11:10 am
Tyson Foods controls a large portion of U.S. dinner plates and a sizable share in lunch boxes and breakfast with its chicken, beef, pork, deli meats, refrigerated and frozen Jimmy…
