by - January 17, 2014 11:19 am
TargetExpress coming to Minnesota
Wal-Mart Stores is not the only retailer looking to win favor with the college-age consumers. It appears Target is planning its first TargetExpress store slated to open in July on…
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by - January 16, 2014 10:36 am
J.C. Penney to close 33 store, none in Arkansas
Retailer J.C. Penney announced plans to close 33 underperforming stores seeking $65 million in cost savings this year, while also eliminating about 2,000 jobs by May. The retailer released the…
by - January 15, 2014 9:38 pm
General Mills helps six local charities with $240,000 in grants
Northwest Arkansas is often considered the land of plenty, but local charities like the Samaritan Community Center, the Jones Center for Families or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton…
by - January 15, 2014 11:29 am
Retail retirement briefs: PetsSmart, Jewel-Osco execs depart
• PetSmart's O'Leary to retire PetSmart Inc. announced changes to its management team and organizational structure in conjunction with the retirement of Joseph O’Leary, president and chief operating officer. These…
by - January 13, 2014 6:16 pm
50th anniversary celebrations planned for 2014 Razorback football
The 50th anniversary celebration for the 1964 Football National Champions will be paired with the home game against Alabama, according to the University of Arkansas Department of Athletics. As part of…
by - January 13, 2014 8:28 am
Study shows 26% curbed holiday spending, despite stable outlook
A recent survey report released by Bankrate.com revealed slight more than one in four Americans (26%) spent less than they expected during the holiday shopping season. Only 14% of Americans…
by - January 12, 2014 8:32 pm
Bill Simon appointed to NRF board
On Sunday, (Jan. 12) the National Retail Federation announced the election of six new members to its board of directors as retailers from around the globe gathered in New York…
by - January 9, 2014 4:18 pm
Razorback student-athletes top 3-point GPA for eighth-consecutive semester
Razorback student-athletes earned a 3.17 grade point average (GPA) in the fall 2013 semester, marking the eighth-consecutive semester student-athletes competing for the University of Arkansas have exceeded a 3.0 GPA,…
by - January 9, 2014 3:36 pm
Retail-related briefs: Management promotions, exits, layoffs
• Barnes & Noble names new CEO Barnes & Noble Inc. promotes Michael Huseby to be its next CEO. This management change was announced by the board of directors today,…
by - January 9, 2014 3:01 pm
National Retail Federation supports “fast-track” trade pact authority
The National Retail Federation said it has called on the U.S. Congress to quickly approve a “trade promotion authority” bill that would speed consideration of trade agreements brought to them…
by - January 8, 2014 10:43 pm
Costco’s Jim Sinegal to accept top award from NRF
The National Retail Federation announced Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco, as its choice for this year’s gold medal honor. The award will be presented at the annual convention to be…
by - January 8, 2014 9:40 pm
Wal-Mart slow to roll out new replenishment system
Replenishment is key to driving improved sales for suppliers of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and while the retail giant has invested heavily in a new system for replenishment and inventory control,…
by - January 6, 2014 4:31 pm
Flowers to return to UA; Bielema to present 2014 signing class
Arkansas defensive end Trey Flowers announced Monday he was returning to the Razorbacks for his senior season after considering early entry into the NFL Draft. “I have made the…
by - January 6, 2014 10:26 am
Whole Foods commits $15 million to ‘local food’
The local food movement continues to pick up steam with help from retailers like Whole Foods, who recently pledged another $15 million in low interest loans to local food producers….
by - January 2, 2014 9:58 pm
UAFS Coach Whorton gets 600th win in conference opener
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith women’s basketball coach Louis Whorton etched another milestone in what has been a legendary college coaching career on Thursday night, earning his 600th…
by - December 30, 2013 6:21 pm
Cal-Maine reports stronger profits
Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg distributor in the U.S. announced an 8% increase in net sales for its second quarter ended Nov. 30. Cal-Maine owns Benton County Egg company located…
by - December 30, 2013 12:54 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Confection companies shake-up holdings
A number of companies that create sugary confections recently announced they are mixing up their brand holdings as 2013 winds to a close. Godiva, DeMet,and Snackwell are among the brands…
by - December 19, 2013 5:42 pm
Packaged food suppliers combat slow growth, debt
With groceries comprising in excess of 55% of Wal-Mart’s total annual sales, the financial health of those product suppliers who operate offices in Northwest Arkansas are important to the region’s…
by - December 19, 2013 2:35 pm
The Compass Report: Central Arkansas economy stable but flat
The 2013 third quarter economy in the central Arkansas area received a grade of C- meaning that economic conditions declined slightly compared to the third quarter of 2012 but were…
by - December 19, 2013 2:30 pm
The Compass Report: NWA economy remains hot
Economic conditions for the Northwest Arkansas economy were stronger in the third quarter than in the previous three quarters, with employment and building permit numbers leading the way. The third…