by - December 7, 2020 1:59 pm
Springdale-based transit provider Ozark Regional Transit announced Monday (Dec. 7) it has moved into a new 8,600-square-foot administration building at 2423 E. Robinson Ave. “It’s been a long time coming,…
by - December 7, 2020 1:10 pm
Carriers in Arkansas continue to struggle with driver shortages, and the issue is again their top concern in 2020. Nationwide, carriers ranked the driver shortage as the No. 1 issue…
by - December 5, 2020 9:58 am
Online retail sales have exploded in 2020 because of COVID-19, which can be a mixed blessing for big retailers and their suppliers. Keith Goldstein, chief operating officer of software firm…
by - December 2, 2020 3:08 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is studying improved air cleaning and filtration systems to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the terminal in an effort that might lead…
by - December 2, 2020 2:51 pm
The pet category has long been an important one for retail giant Walmart, from the early launch of Ol’ Roy private brand dog food — affectionately named after founder Sam…
by - November 30, 2020 9:16 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Monday (Nov. 30) the acquisition of Foxboro, Mass.-based fitness equipment hauler Mass Movement Inc. It’s the company’s fourth acquisition in final mile…
by - November 24, 2020 11:46 am
Logistics giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services has made changes to its executive leadership team following the recent retirement of chief financial officer David Mee. In a Tuesday (Nov. 24) news…
by - November 21, 2020 10:27 am
COVID-19 continues to have a transitional impact on retailers and brands and reshape consumer behaviors. Amazon, Walmart and other retailers witnessed a massive acceleration of e-commerce sales and increased spending…
by - November 18, 2020 2:05 pm
When COVID-19 hit the nation more than eight months ago, many thought retailtainment was dead. Many cities prohibited large gatherings, and retail analysts said few would attend big retail events….
by - November 10, 2020 1:44 pm
Fort Smith entrepreneur Luis Andrade, owner of Andrade Holdings LLC, has purchased the assets of Fayetteville-based charter company Jett Aircraft. Andrade declined to release financial terms of the deal that…
by - November 10, 2020 1:33 pm
Carriers have invested in technology to improve efficiencies across the supply chain and meet customer demand. However, larger carriers have been more apt to embrace technological improvements than smaller ones,…
by - November 8, 2020 4:55 pm
While the pace of decline is slowing somewhat, Arkansas’ tourism industry continues to face daunting economic headwinds for large and small businesses in a sector likely to not see real…
by - November 4, 2020 3:17 pm
Retail is in the midst of a transformation. Apex players like Amazon and Walmart are building out eco-systems that will continue to drive consumers to stores and service opportunities in…
by - November 4, 2020 2:32 pm
Food and beverage giant Nestlé has acquired the startup prepared meal delivery service Freshly for $950 million. Nestlé first became interested in Freshly in 2017, leading a $77 million funding…
by - October 30, 2020 10:16 am
The consumer packaged goods retail operations and customer experience have taken some wild turns during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting retailers to revise store layouts and institute new cleaning protocols. Many…
by - October 27, 2020 2:10 pm
Carriers continue to face challenges related to supply chain issues amid a pandemic, and technology has improved shipping efficiencies. But more applications could be implemented to address the problems. A…
by - October 26, 2020 2:18 pm
Carriers have worked to keep drivers safe as they boost their pay amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tight trucking capacity and a shrinking driver pool. In a recent Yahoo Finance interview,…
by - October 24, 2020 9:39 am
This entire year has been a roller coaster ride for retailers, and the holiday season is expected to follow that pattern. National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said, “forecasting…
by - October 22, 2020 1:30 pm
Springdale-based transit provider Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) announced Thursday (Oct. 22) a $144,269 grant from the Walton Family Foundation will allow ORT to continue to provide zero-fare service through 2021….
by - October 17, 2020 9:38 am
Walmart began testing order delivery via autonomous vehicles in select markets in late 2018, but the retail giant’s focus appears to be drone delivery. Walmart testing now includes grocery delivery…
