by - January 8, 2013 1:17 pm
Target plays the price match card
The retail landscape continues to be reshaped by influences coming from the virtual world of e-commerce. In a bold move Tuesday (Jan. 8), brick and mortar big box titan Target…
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by - January 7, 2013 3:37 pm
Retailers making news: Office Depot and Target
• Office Depot executive departs Office Depot’s No. 2 executive — Kevin Peters — is leaving his post as president for the office-supply retailer to assume the role of…
by - January 3, 2013 10:48 pm
Convenience stores chip away marketshare
The convenience store market has exploded with enormous growth across the country and around Arkansas in recent years. Since 2005, more than 8,100 C-stores have been added from coast to…
by - January 3, 2013 2:32 pm
Retailers making news: Gap, Macy’s
• Gap acquires Intermix In a move to expand into higher-end fashion Gap Inc. acquired Intermix, a multi-brand specialty retailer of luxury and contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, based in…
by - January 2, 2013 2:40 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• Butterball acquires Gusto Packing Butterball LLC acquired Montgomery, Ill.-based Gusto Packing Co. which includes the company’s leadership team and approximately 500 employees. Gusto produces six product lines – Hickory…
by - January 2, 2013 1:00 pm
Taver Johnson named UA cornerbacks coach
Taver Johnson, who joined the Arkansas football program in January of 2012, has been named cornerbacks coach for the Razorbacks, UA head coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday (Jan. 3). Johnson…
by - December 20, 2012 5:49 pm
Razorback football program valued at $83 million
With an estimated value of $83 million, the University of Arkansas earned its second-consecutive top-10 ranking among the nation’s most valuable college football teams, according to a study by Forbes…
by - December 18, 2012 11:46 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
Barry Callebaut acquires chocolate division from Petra Foods Barry Callebaut, a major chocolate supplier to Nestle and Hershey agreed to by Petra Foods cocoa operation for $950 million. The Petra…
by - December 17, 2012 5:55 pm
Bielema adds Hauser, Taurisani to football coaching staff
Head Razorback football coach Bret Bielema announced Monday (Dec. 17) that Chris Hauser has been selected as the University of Arkansas’ new on-campus recruiting coordinator, and that Mark Taurisani has…
by - December 17, 2012 11:44 am
Wal-Mart supplier exec becomes non-profit leader
It was at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter signature fundraiser, the Starlight Gala, where Steve Schotta first became familiar with the non-profit’s mission. He wanted to learn more and took…
by - December 13, 2012 6:40 am
Chaney joins Razorbacks as offensive coordinator
Jim Chaney, who boasts experience in the NFL, SEC and Big Ten, has been named Arkansas’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the University of Arkansas Athletic Department announced late Wednesday…
by - December 11, 2012 5:30 pm
Bielema picks Ash as Razorbacks defensive coordinator
With the naming on Tuesday of Chris Ash as his new defensive coordinator, new Head Razorback football coach Bret Bielema is wasting no time pulling together top staff. Bielema, the…
by - December 11, 2012 4:05 pm
Jewish congregation in Bentonville enjoys growth
Congregation Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) in Bentonville continues to see increases in its membership as the Wal-Mart supplier community grows. As with other religions, this is a busy time…
by - December 11, 2012 9:09 am
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
Bar-S Foods Warren Panico was recently named president and CEO of Bar-S Foods. He succeeds Tim Day, who will remain as chairman of the board of directors. Day has worked…
by - December 10, 2012 4:31 pm
Petrino is hired as Western Kentucky coach
Bobby Petrino was hired as football coach at Western Kentucky University eight months after being fired from the job at the University of Arkansas following a motorcycle crash that injured…
by - December 6, 2012 3:09 pm
Tusk to Tail: Bret Bielema is a walking football party
Hiring a new football coach is always interesting. Did Arkansas find the next Nick Saban, or did we get Houston Nutt’s playbook combined with Bobby Petrino’s ego and libido? Read…
by - December 6, 2012 10:27 am
Dollar stores gain marketshare with consumables
Value discounters Dollar General and Family Dollar have flourished in a challenging economy between 2010 and 2012. The secret to significant sales increases nipping marketshare from traditional grocers and mass…
by - December 5, 2012 5:34 pm
Target hires Razorfish to optimize e-commerce
Target has selected digital agency Razorfish to work on its lackluster e-commerce business, according to a report from Ad Age. Insiders say the Minneapolis-based mass retailer has been reviewing pitches…
by - December 5, 2012 1:13 pm
The Compass Report: Central Arkansas economy improving
Third quarter 2012 economic conditions in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway (central Arkansas) metro area saw limited gains in economic conditions compared to the third quarter of 2011. The quarter…
by - December 5, 2012 1:05 pm
The Compass Report: NWA economic growth strong
Third quarter 2012 economic conditions in the Northwest Arkansas metro area were improved compared to the third quarter of 2011. Ongoing job growth and consistent gains in area sales tax…