by - October 5, 2020 2:16 pm
In the first month since Walmart launched its new subscription service dubbed Walmart+, two surveys found consumers are using it but not at the expense of Amazon Prime. To that…
by - October 2, 2020 12:17 pm
Walmart announced early Friday (Oct. 2) a deal to sell a majority interest in its British-based grocery retailer Asda has been reached. Brothers and British billionaires Zuber and Mohsin Issa…
by - October 1, 2020 3:22 pm
Walmart said its annual Open Call event is anything but the norm this year, but the virtual event held Thursday (Oct. 1) is bigger than ever. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon…
by - September 30, 2020 3:32 pm
Consumer spending was steady through the summer as federal stimulus checks began to hit bank accounts. And while shoppers have been largely driven to spend on groceries based on health…
by - September 28, 2020 3:39 pm
British news sources are reporting that Walmart may sell its U.K.-based retailer, Asda, to a consortium led by fuel station operator EG Group and private equity firm TDR Capital. Walmart…
by - September 24, 2020 1:15 pm
A new app unveiled on Thursday (Sept. 24) will allow Arkansans to play lottery games and collect prizes on their smartphones. The move is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which…
by - September 23, 2020 1:59 pm
Walmart will test drone deliveries of COVID-19 home test kits in cooperation with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp in Las Vegas and Cheektowago, N.Y., beginning in early October. Tom Ward, senior…
by - September 23, 2020 1:08 pm
Two Northwest Arkansas companies have formed a partnership to offer products and services for suppliers who do business with Walmart Inc. SupplyPike Inc., a tech company based in Fayetteville, and…
by - September 22, 2020 4:05 pm
Consumers spent more money in July as stimulus checks hit their bank accounts and retail began to reopen. The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas reported a combined 14.95% jump…
by - September 19, 2020 10:08 pm
Walmart said Saturday (Sept. 19) it continues to work on the final agreements to purchase a 7.5% stake in video-sharing platform TikTok Global as well as enter into commercial agreements…
by - September 19, 2020 10:14 am
El Dorado-based Murphy USA donated $10 million to its charitable foundation and matched $375,000 raised by employees for the Union County United Way. As part of its 2020 home office…
by - September 19, 2020 9:48 am
Stepping up in times of need is nothing new for Walmart alcohol supplier Sazerac, which for more than 150 years has worked to raise American spirits. CEO Mark Brown said…
by - September 19, 2020 9:44 am
Jonesboro-based outdoor specialty retailer Gearhead Outfitters recently reopened its downtown Bentonville store as a Specialized Experience Center. The 3,000-square-foot store at 501 S.W. A St. is Gearhead’s first collaboration with…
by - September 17, 2020 2:08 pm
Walmart Inc. announced Thursday (Sept. 17) significant changes to employment in its U.S. stores that will mean pay raises for some of its workers. In a blog post from Walmart…
by - September 16, 2020 2:54 pm
The Christmas creep of the past few years will move even earlier in 2020 as retailers work to pull sales forward amid a sluggish supply chain and ongoing consumer fears…
by - September 16, 2020 8:00 am
Arkansas food scientist Kristen Gibson is leading a multi-institutional research effort to ensure that dine-in restaurant customers will not be exposed to COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute…
by - September 15, 2020 11:35 am
Sam’s Club has announced the hiring of Christopher Shryock as its chief people officer. Shryock hails from PepsiCo where he has worked for more than 13 years. “Christopher’s understanding of…
by - September 15, 2020 11:29 am
Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart U.S. eCommerce, entered into a new stock trading plan to sell 710,000 Walmart shares between December and April 2022. The plan is designed to comply…
by - September 14, 2020 11:28 am
Walmart said late Sunday (Sept. 13) in a filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission the retail and technology giant remains interested in TikTok, although a partnership offer with…
by - September 14, 2020 6:33 am
Walmart continues to dabble in new technologies, and customers in Northwest Arkansas may soon get a glimpse of the retailer’s latest venture. In a new blog post, the company says…
