by - October 14, 2013 1:35 pm
New Creature plans for expansion with ‘Octagon’
Rogers-based New Creature was one of the first retailer service suppliers to set up shop in the region in 1999, out in front of the supplier boom that ensued over…
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by - October 14, 2013 12:41 pm
UA Athletic Director named chair of college football playoff committee
University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long has been named the first chairman of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee it was announced by College Football…
by - October 13, 2013 9:46 pm
Tusk to Tail: Sweet tea vodka and Homecoming beat downs
With about five and a half minutes remaining in the first quarter of Saturday's game against South Carolina, all was well in the land of Tusk to Tail. It was…
by - October 11, 2013 11:57 pm
Del Monte Foods divests its canned food business
Del Monte Foods announced Friday (Oct. 11) it is selling its canned food division that includes brands like Del Monte Pineapple and Contadina to Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific Ltd.for $1.675…
by - October 10, 2013 8:49 pm
Tusk to Tail: Week 7 of Are you smarter than these rabid Hog tailgaters?
The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. Craig May, the “Godfather” of Tusk…
by - October 10, 2013 3:46 pm
Suppliers see benefits in marketing partnerships
It’s not too often that competitive food companies collaborate on marketing campaigns but ConAgra and Kraft have been doing it for a decade with the classic “Rotel queso dip” popular…
by - October 9, 2013 7:16 pm
Gino Bell named A Club captain for Arkansas-South Carolina game
Former Arkansas defensive lineman Geno Bell will serve as the A Club Honorary Captain for Saturday’s game between Arkansas and South Carolina. Bell was a four-year letterwinner for the Razorbacks….
by - October 9, 2013 4:41 pm
Tusk to Tail: Gamecock with a side of egg and danish, please.
Boy, how time flies when you are having fun. It is already game 7 this Saturday, but it feels like we just got started. We have two more games before…
by - October 8, 2013 8:43 pm
Crossmark facility to aid supplier-retail collaboration
Forget those 5-slide Power Point presentations in sterile, blank canvas meeting rooms at Wal-Mart Home Office when a product isn’t selling well or there is some issue to work out…
by - October 7, 2013 8:13 pm
Retail imports rise despite government shutdown
The approaching holiday season is expected to push retail freight 9.1% higher in October, compared to the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker survey released…
by - October 7, 2013 6:51 am
Tusk to Tail: Convenience, value and the power of Sweet Tea Vodka
A troubling trend has begun to develop. For the second straight week, Tusk to Tail has run out of Sweet Tea Vodka several hours before kickoff. For the second straight…
by - October 3, 2013 7:14 pm
Tusk to Tail Week 6: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater?
The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. The Florida game on Saturday also…
by - October 2, 2013 5:55 pm
The Supply Side: Neiman adds free shipping, JC’s closes outlets
• Neiman Marcus unveils free shipping High-end retailer Neiman Marcus said it will provide free shipping and it's not just for the holidays. The retailer known for its one-of-a-kind items…
by - October 2, 2013 1:08 pm
Shiloh acquired by global tech firm SPI
One of the more mature local retail service providers that began as a startup in Northwest Arkansas’ supplier community has made the leap internationally. Shiloh Technologies, was acquired last week…
by - October 2, 2013 6:31 am
Tusk to Tail: 100 consecutive games for ‘The Godfather’
With much fanfare, the awe of his peers, many slaps on the back, and an entire segment of sports talk radio dedicated to him this week, Craig May, Tusk to…
by - September 30, 2013 11:25 am
Pinnacle Car Service niche provider for retail, suppliers
When Jeff Wright worked at Sam’s Club more than eight years ago, he traveled frequently to larger cities where Hummer stretch limos were a popular car and limo service solution….
by - September 29, 2013 9:29 pm
Tusk to Tail: Low on lemonade, but feeling better about Bielema
Entering Saturday’s tailgate, I may have been nursing a hangover from the Rutgers game. I eagerly looked forward to a day full of good food and good times with my…
by - September 26, 2013 9:59 pm
Tusk to Tail: Week 5 of Are you smarter than these rabid tailgaters?
The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. Each week, they will be asked…
by - September 26, 2013 5:37 pm
Bob McBride to be recognized with ‘A’ Walk of Honor
The late Bob McBride, a longtime supporter of Razorback Athletics, will be recognized during “A” Walk of Honor ceremonies on Saturday prior to Arkansas’ football game against Texas A&M at…
by - September 25, 2013 7:00 pm
Local supplier offers ‘SnappDown’ pallet displays
When customers wheel their carts through Wal-Mart, checking their lists and making sure they have everything they need, the average customer is probably not aware of display design or neatness….