by - July 24, 2022 10:49 am
Onyx Coffee Lab turns 10 this year
Ten years ago, Jon and Andrea Allen dreamed of having the world’s best coffee. They started Onyx Coffee Lab in May 2012, and you can make an argument that they’ve…
Retail
by - July 22, 2022 11:45 am
The Supply Side: Walmart works to redefine retail for another 60 years
This month, Walmart turned 60 years old, but the retail giant is not resting on its laurels. “We might be the largest retailer, but we also want to be the…
by - July 19, 2022 10:54 am
Insiders reflect on Walmart turning 60
When 44-year-old Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in July 1962, the economy was recovering from a recession. Unemployment was high, as were taxes. But that did not stop the…
by - July 18, 2022 1:48 pm
Signatures certified for Sunday alcohol sales vote in Bentonville, Rogers
Keep Our Dollars Local, a campaign committee working to put measures on the ballot to allow the Sunday sale of alcohol in Rogers and Bentonville, announced Monday (July 18) that…
by - July 18, 2022 1:38 pm
Recreational marijuana petition finds widespread support, tests new signature collection process
Under new laws passed by the Arkansas Legislature in recent years, many political observers expected greater difficulty in collecting ballot petition signatures. But Responsible Growth Arkansas collected more than 193,000…
by - July 16, 2022 11:39 am
The Supply Side: Field Agent launches Plum marketplace for supplier services
Field Agent, a company based in Fayetteville, was founded 12 years ago on the principle of solving problems for retail suppliers. Today, the company continues to evolve by launching a…
by - July 14, 2022 8:27 am
Accenture reaches deal to acquire The Stable
Professional services firm Accenture of New York announced a deal Wednesday (July 13) to acquire consumer brand agency The Stable of Minnesota. Financial terms were not disclosed. Both companies have…
by - July 13, 2022 5:38 pm
Fort Smith Whataburger one of four planned by franchisee
The Whataburger restaurant to open in Fort Smith is one of four in Arkansas and Oklahoma to be opened and managed by Fort Smith-based WAB Venture Inc., a sister company…
by - July 13, 2022 2:27 pm
Walmart apparel exec Deanah Baker to retire
Deanah Baker, senior vice president of apparel for adults, kids, baby and shoes, is retiring from Walmart after 32 years with the retail giant. Her last day will be July…
by - July 12, 2022 4:02 pm
Grocery prices rose 15.1% in June from a year ago
Consumers are seeing record grocery prices with the latest inflationary report indicating prices are up 15.1% from a year ago and up 7.4% since the start of 2022, according to…
by - July 12, 2022 8:05 am
Walmart agrees to buy 4,500 vehicles from Canoo
Electric vehicle maker Canoo Inc. of Bentonville said Tuesday (July 12) that retail giant Walmart has signed a definitive agreement to buy 4,500 delivery vehicles, with an option of buying up…
by - July 11, 2022 4:36 pm
Walmart chief diversity officer to retire
Ben Hasan, 69, chief diversity officer officer at Walmart, is retiring at the end of the month. His replacement has yet to be named. The company plans to search for…
by - July 9, 2022 10:37 am
The Supply Side: Walmart ups private brand investment for home, fashion
Shoppers have never been more open to trying private brands for consumer staples after the supply chain disruption that forced changes in shopping behavior amid the pandemic. Market research firm…
by - July 6, 2022 5:07 pm
Some Walmart suppliers hit with new charges related to freight handling
The rising cost of fuel and transportation has pushed Walmart to begin charging suppliers a pickup fee for freight the retail giant handles on their behalf. The suppliers are known…
by - July 5, 2022 1:10 pm
Harvest Group in Rogers acquires Target broker Three Sixty Sales
Rogers-based retail agency Harvest Group announced Tuesday (July 5) the acquisition of Minneapolis-based Target brokerage Three Sixty Sales. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a news release, the acquisition…
by - July 3, 2022 10:41 am
The Supply Side: Walmart says it won’t lose grocery market share to dollar stores in recessionary period
Discount retailers often win and retain share in recessions combined with rising prices. Walmart is the largest U.S. grocer and is known for low prices no matter the economic conditions….
by - June 29, 2022 7:02 pm
Walmart picks beignet mix, recycled golf balls and many other new products
More than 1,100 hopeful suppliers took part in Walmart’s 9th Annual Open Call pitch held in Bentonville on Wednesday (June 29). Walmart and Sam’s Club held almost 1,200 meetings Wednesday…
by - June 29, 2022 8:14 am
Walmart sued by Federal Trade Commission
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (June 28) that it sued Walmart Inc., alleging the retailer allowed scam artists to access its money transfer services, resulting in fraud…
by - June 28, 2022 5:42 pm
Walmart Open Call underway in Bentonville; flour mix, barbecue sauce get early deals
More than 1,100 entrepreneurs, potential and current suppliers with products to pitch are in Bentonville this week for Walmart’s 9th annual Open Call. They hope to land a deal with…
by - June 28, 2022 2:06 pm
Fossil Cove hits 10-year milestone in Fayetteville
One of Fayetteville’s most well-known breweries celebrated 10 years of business in June. Fossil Cove Brewing Co. opened in June 2012, during the initial wave of craft beer growth in…