by - February 13, 2013 6:12 pm
Toy executive resigns CEO post
Gerald Storch will step down as CEO of Toys “R” Us Inc. in the coming days following a drop in holiday sales amid toy price wars from chief competitors Amazon…
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by - February 12, 2013 11:31 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier news briefs
• Snyder’s -Lance posts bigger profits Growth in its core branded items provided a boost for Snyder’s-Lance Inc. in the fiscal year ended Dec. 29, 2012. Net income was $59.5…
by - February 12, 2013 5:57 pm
Supplier community embraces efforts to fight heart disease
Leslie Lentz, sales leader at Lindt & Sprungli Chocolate, said she found tremendous support in the American Heart Association's Circle of Red four years ago when her husband Robbie contracted…
by - February 10, 2013 8:31 pm
Recovering from the season from L.
When it comes to opinions on recruiting, Tusk to Tail runs the gamut. Our Godfather of Tailgating Craig May subscribes to multiple recruiting news services. He lets us know if…
by - February 8, 2013 12:39 pm
Annual impact of Razorback sports hits $153.6 million
In case you were wondering, 5,774 hotel rooms in Northwest Arkansas were occupied by football game attendees during 2012, and 176,957 meals were purchased in area restaurants by those attendees….
by - February 7, 2013 2:07 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier news briefs
• General Mills settles Yo-Plus class action General Mills Inc. agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the digestive health…
by - February 7, 2013 1:15 pm
Star Florida running back signs (finally) with the Razorbacks
Alex Collins, the star high school football from Florida whose mother blocked on Wednesday (Feb. 6) his ability to sign with the Arkansas Razorbacks, has finally signed a letter of…
by - February 6, 2013 1:26 pm
Collective Bias cracks a top 100 list
Collective Bias, a social shopper media pioneer, is listed at No. 100 on Forbes annual ranking of America’s Most Promising Companies — a list of 100 privately held, high-growth companies…
by - February 6, 2013 8:36 am
Walmart suppliers must embrace ‘startup mindset’
In the supplier community that circles its wagons around the Walmart corporate headquarters in Bentonville, change is constant. Ten years ago companies like Heinz, Pepsi, and Kellogg’s had teams on…
by - February 5, 2013 12:21 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier retail news briefs
• Supervalu turnover puts Duncan on top Sam Duncan was named CEO and president of Supervalu Inc. on Monday, replacing Wayne Sales and confirming a leadership turnover that was set…
by - February 1, 2013 2:22 pm
Initial TV schedule released for Razorback baseball
The top-ranked University of Arkansas baseball team will appear on television at least 15 times during the 2013 season, including seven appearances as part of the Southeastern Conference television package…
by - February 1, 2013 12:38 pm
Process moves forward on Razorback football stadium expansion
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the selection of architect/engineer design and construction manager/general contractor teams to conduct a market and cost analysis for a potential expansion of…
by - January 31, 2013 11:51 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• Hostess, Dolly Madison deal struck A deal for Hostess and Dolly Madison brands is being worked out by HB Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management and Metropoulous…
by - January 31, 2013 5:18 pm
Toastmasters popular with Wal-Mart, suppliers
Life in the Northwest Arkansas corporate world is filled with the need for leadership and excellent presentation skills, which are skills an international organization helps members develop, all while having…
by - January 30, 2013 8:23 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• Twinkies deal in the works Hostess Brands Inc. is reportedly putting finishing touches on a deal to sell its Twinkies brand and other snack cakes for more than $400…
by - January 29, 2013 1:30 pm
‘Home office’ has a literal meaning for some suppliers
When people in the Wal-Mart supplier community refer to the “home office,” most of the time they are speaking of the Wal-Mart General Home Office — the large, single-story building…
by - January 28, 2013 10:28 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• McKee Foods bids to acquire Drake’s brand from Hostess The maker of Little Debbie snack cakes, McKee Foods, has offered $25 million to $30 million for the Drake’s brand…
by - January 24, 2013 3:18 pm
Baseball Hogs get top preseason pick from USA Today
The University of Arkansas baseball team continues to receive favorable preseason picks, with Thursday (Jan. 24) producing a No. 1 ranking in the USA Today Coaches Poll, and a No….
by - January 23, 2013 11:01 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• Target taps former Amazon executive to run online segment Jason Goldberger signed on as the senior vice president of Target.com and Mobile, according to a press release from the…
by - January 23, 2013 9:44 pm
General Mills helps six local charities
Pizza, soda and $120,000 in grants put big smiles on the faces of six local charity representatives Wednesday (Jan. 23) as General Mills hosted a luncheon in their honor at…