by - March 27, 2013 8:41 pm
• Pinnacle Foods IPO priced Pinnacle Foods Group, a grocery giant in terms of its iconic brands, went public on Wednesday evening (March 27). Private equity owner Blackstone Group issued…
by - March 26, 2013 4:27 pm
The standard and rate of success is a continuously moving target, according to Matt Kistler, senior vice president of dry grocery for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Kistler addressed several hundred business…
by - March 25, 2013 1:31 pm
Wal-Mart’s renewed focus on smaller store formats is seen as a downward risk for Dollar General in the coming year, according to some industry analysts. On Monday, (March 25) Dollar…
by - March 24, 2013 7:24 pm
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Matt Vinson broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run single in the top of the 11th to lift the 17th-ranked Arkansas baseball team to a 5-3 win…
by - March 22, 2013 6:26 pm
• Pepsi debuts a new bottle design Pepsi unveils a new shape for its 20-ounce bottle scheduled for release next month. The new design includes a more contoured bottom half…
by - March 21, 2013 3:58 pm
The University of Arkansas is ranked 14th in the nation in the latest standings of the 2012-13 Learfield Sports Directors Cup standings released Thursday (Mar. 21) by the National Association…
by - March 21, 2013 11:17 am
• Li & Fung misses profit target Global supply chain manager Li & Fung said on Thursday (March 21) that operating profits fell way short of company projections but it…
by - March 20, 2013 10:24 pm
Hispanic or Latino shoppers across the United States wield more than $1.2 trillion of buying power annually with projections of $1.5 trillion by 2015, according to Nielsen. It comes as…
by - March 20, 2013 10:59 am
Based on a study of 10,000 U.S consumers, Sam's Club and Amazon earned the top spots in the retail sector of the 2013 Temkin Experience Ratings. The annual Temkin Experience…
by - March 19, 2013 4:08 pm
Wal-Mart Canada braces for a retail showdown with U.S. competitor Target Stores who is flexing its growth muscle opening 21 new stores within the next week across Southwestern Ontario. Target…
by - March 17, 2013 2:51 pm
• Walmex expands online presence Walmex recently announced its plans to launch the online site, Walmart.com.mx, in response to the quickly growing e-commerce market in Mexico. Walmart already operates the…
by - March 13, 2013 7:35 pm
Getting a product on Wal-Mart’s shelves is an accomplishment for sure, but it’s not just getting there that counts. That product also has to sell and be replenished efficiently or…
by - March 12, 2013 6:06 pm
HB 2274 by Rep. Andy Mayberry, R-Hensley, would force the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University – two of the state’s Division 1 schools – to play at least…
by - March 8, 2013 12:18 am
Maxie Carpenter never dreamed he would lead one of Northwest Arkansas’ most prolific nonprofit organizations when he waived goodbye to a near 30-year career at Wal-Mart. Carpenter, the director of…
by - March 6, 2013 12:14 pm
Acosta Sales & Marketing, a service supplier to big box Wal-Mart, announced the acquisition of Global Sales, a marketing agency for Amazon.com, Drugstore.com and other key e-commerce retailers. Global Sales…
by - March 5, 2013 11:40 am
Former Razorbacks Brandon Burlsworth and Leotis Harris are candidates for the 2013 College Football Hall of Fame Class, it was announced Tuesday (Mar. 5). “We are pleased that Brandon and…
by - March 4, 2013 11:19 pm
• Management changes announced at Supervalue Grocery giant Supervalu Inc. recently announced changes to its corporate and retail leadership teams. Mark Van Buskirk has been named executive vice-president of merchandising…
by - February 27, 2013 1:57 pm
The University of Arkansas Press is publishing John McDonnell: the Most Successful Coach in NCAA History ($34.95 cloth), by Andrew Maloney and John McDonnell. McDonnell is scheduled to sign his…
by - February 26, 2013 12:59 pm
• Nestle to expand health category On Tuesday, Nestle said it intends to acquire Pamlab, a U.S.-based medical food products firm specializing in treatments for mild cognitive impairment, depression and…
by - February 25, 2013 4:20 pm
The Northwest Arkansas region is known for being a hotbed of entrepreneurialism and start-up businesses, but also where some of the world’s most prominent retailers and suppliers have a well-established…
