by - April 9, 2014 5:39 pm
The Supply Side: Balm Innovations looks for a big year
It may be early, but 2014 is shaping up to be a great year for Little Rock-based Balm Innovations thanks to the test underway with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The University…
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by - April 9, 2014 5:26 pm
Razorback football coach Bielema hires new director of recruiting
E.K. Franks has been named Arkansas’ director of recruiting, head football coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday (April 9). Franks comes to Fayetteville with 10 years of collegiate experience, most recently…
by - April 2, 2014 10:08 pm
The Supply Side: Elvis helps with ‘Get on the shelf’ winners
David Bursteen and Ines Brigman have spent the past 18 months trying to get their Legends Home Bedding products on the shelves of Walmart U.S. stores. Armed with passion for…
by - April 2, 2014 3:28 pm
5th annual The Compass Conference to focus on area medical sector
The 5th annual The Compass Conference will be held April 17 and will feature an update on economic conditions – based on data from The Compass Report – in the…
by - March 31, 2014 3:33 pm
The Supply Side: Humankind Water continues success, serving
Most Walmart suppliers probably measure their bottom line in regards to profit margins and the number of SKUs (products) available in the stores. For Humankind Water, the measurement of success…
by - March 30, 2014 5:55 pm
Wal-Mart seeks U.S. suppliers for patio furniture
There were hundreds of soundbites at Wal-Mart’s recent Year Beginning Meetings held in Orlando. But one that resonated with potential suppliers came from Michelle Gloeckler, senior vice president of the…
by - March 26, 2014 3:00 pm
Tyson Food names new president for Brazillian unit
Tyson Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Flavio Malnarcic as president and general manager of Tyson do Brasil, the company’ poultry subsidiary in Brazil. “Flavio has done an outstanding job…
by - March 25, 2014 11:44 am
The Supply Side: CPG growth shifts to smaller companies
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry reported total sales growth of 1.5% in 2013, down from 2.8% in 2012 and lower than the 3.4% in 2011. Last year’s growth was…
by - March 24, 2014 2:49 pm
ATLAS promotes Chris Oswald
ATLAS Technology Group recently promoted Chris Oswald to vice president of engineering for the Bentonville-based retail tech service supplier. Oswald has been with ATLAS for 18 months as director of…
by - March 24, 2014 1:49 pm
Wal-Mart’s Asda banner to cut 200 corporate jobs
Asda, the British retail banner of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced Monday (March 24) plans to reduce around 200 corporate jobs from its Leeds home base and the Lutterworth clothing arm…
by - March 19, 2014 9:57 pm
Consumers balk at Amazon Prime hike
Amazon is testing the waters for consumer loyalty with its $20 price hike to Amazon Prime. The increased subscription could add $150 million to the retailer’s bottom line according to…
by - March 18, 2014 7:52 pm
Gaming software helps Walmart logistics improve safety education, culture
There’s hardly a single minute of downtime in a busy Walmart distribution center (DC), so the the three minutes it takes to recharge a forklift battery is not wasted because…
by - March 16, 2014 11:22 pm
The Supply Side briefs: B&G Foods promotes Sands, General Mills gives lower guidance
• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks. Sands joined B&G Foods in…
by - March 13, 2014 1:28 pm
Retail sales rebound in February
American shoppers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in February. The gains were only fractional compared to January, but up 2.3% from a year ago, according to the…
by - March 12, 2014 11:21 pm
IRI finds health-conscious products dominate new launches
Good-for-you products once again dominated the most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) launches last year, according to the 2013 New Product Pacesetters report from IRI Worldwide. The consumer marketing firm…
by - March 12, 2014 9:14 am
CaseStack expands its Wal-Mart consolidation program
Fayetteville-based CaseStack announced Wednesday (March 12) that its Atlanta, Ga., facility has expanded its Wal-Mart consolidation program in the southeast region to include all 42 of the retail giant’s regional…
by - March 10, 2014 11:28 pm
The Supply Side briefs, Chiquita Brands merger, Heinz sues Figueroa
• Chiquita Brands and Fyffes to merge Produce giants Chiquita Brands and Fyffes agreed to a merger announced Monday (March 10). The stock-for-stock transaction is expected to result in Chiquita…
by - March 10, 2014 9:02 am
Retail imports expected to rise in March after sluggish start in 2014
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 12.4% in March as retailers begin to stock up for the spring and the summer season, according…
by - March 8, 2014 10:39 pm
Nielsen sizes up opportunities for private label brands
Roughly $1 out of every $5 spent by consumers goes to private label or store brands. Nielsen recently reported these private label sales hit $112 billion last year and continue…
by - March 6, 2014 8:29 pm
Safeway and Albertsons to merge in $9.1 billion deal
Two iconic grocery chains, Safeway and Albertsons, have agreed to merge in a deal worth $9.1 billion, with a combined footprint of more than 2,400 stores and a quarter million…