by - July 17, 2018 1:02 pm
Just two years after moving into a 120,000-square-foot store west of Interstate 49 in Springdale, family-owned Sam’s Furniture continues to grow. Later this year, the retailer will open a 50,000-square-foot…
by - July 17, 2018 12:57 pm
New consumer options for dining and banking will be arriving on the west side of Springdale next year. An 11,300-square-foot retail shopping center called Sunset West Plaza is in development…
by - July 16, 2018 6:20 pm
Consumer spending ramped up in June sending retail sales up 0.5% in line with economists’ predictions. Total sales, including food, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau were $506.8 billion….
by - July 16, 2018 5:22 pm
Skechers has finalized a lease agreement with IRC to open a location at the Chicago-based property owner’s Fort Smith Pavilion this September. The retailer will occupy the 7,980-square foot space…
by - July 16, 2018 5:08 pm
Salsa never looked back after it was crowned king of the condiment category over ketchup more than 25 years ago. Increased consumer demand for Hispanic food sparked the growth, according…
by - July 16, 2018 3:48 pm
Dan Binder, analyst with Jefferies & Company, is joining Walmart as vice president of investor relations replacing Steve Schmitt. Walmart announced the new hire on Friday (July 13), saying Binder…
by - July 13, 2018 10:41 am
Dyehard Fan Supply became the official merchandiser for the University of Arkansas’ athletic program on July 1. The school’s officially licensed gear had previously been licensed through Florida-based Fanatics Inc….
by - July 12, 2018 12:03 pm
Japan looks to be the latest targeted divestiture of Walmart’s international portfolio, according to Nikkei business daily. The local news report cites Walmart as already having approached several major retailers…
by - July 11, 2018 6:01 pm
Insiders expect Amazon to ring up $3.4 billion in sales during the 36-hour Prime Day event slated to begin at 3 p.m. Eastern on Monday July 16 that runs through…
by - July 11, 2018 11:18 am
Jet.com said Tuesday (July 10) it plans to open a new fulfillment center in the Bronx this fall as it seeks to offer same-day and next-day grocery delivery to its…
by - July 9, 2018 5:06 pm
Amazon’s move into the over-the-counter (OTC) drug business began late last summer when it launched its private label Basic Care, which included about 60 items such as ibuprofen and allergy…
by - July 2, 2018 3:53 pm
Walmart has recruited Janey Whiteside, a veteran executive from American Express, to fill the new role of executive vice president and chief customer officer for the U.S. and e-commerce divisions….
by - June 28, 2018 4:37 pm
Amazon continues diving into the healthcare arena announcing Thursday (June 28) plans to acquire Boston-based PillPack, an online pharmacy that offers pre-sorted doses of medications and home delivery. Terms of…
by - June 28, 2018 2:45 pm
Walmart has rolled out a 3D shopping tour in its home category department in the likely hopes of capturing customers and pushing back against Amazon in the estimated $38.5 billion…
by - June 28, 2018 11:51 am
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart has opened its 140th dealership in Pryor, Okla. On Thursday (June 28), the buy here, pay here used car dealer announced it had opened its 26th dealership…
by - June 26, 2018 10:05 am
Walmart’s effort to tweak its mobile app is noteworthy given the retailer’s push to grow its evolving ecosystem. However, the mobile app’s store assistant function activated when a shopper enters…
by - June 21, 2018 1:41 pm
Wine consumption is on the rise, with U.S. sales topping $62.7 billion last year. Walmart wants a part of that market and has spent the past year working to curate…
by - June 21, 2018 9:59 am
Sam’s Club recently held a grand opening of its eCommerce fulfillment in Memphis. The fulfillment center (FC) is the first of the planned conversions of recently shuttered Sam’s Club locations….
by - June 20, 2018 5:49 pm
Fresh foods from colorful produce displays to heat and serve meal kits sold in grocery deli sections continue to disrupt the food and consumable sectors in retail. Nielsen reports fresh…
by - June 20, 2018 10:20 am
Tony Rogers, chief marketing officer for Walmart U.S., is transitioning to a new position at Sam’s Club where he will oversee membership and customer experience. The announcement was made to…
