by - February 4, 2015 3:20 pm
J.M. Smucker to buy Big Heart Pet Brands
Jelly giant J.M. Smucker has made a huge leap toward diversification in a $5.8 billion deal to buy Big Heart Pet Brands, the maker of MeowMix, Milk Bone, Milos Kitchen…
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by - February 4, 2015 1:03 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s McKenna talks ‘simplicity,’ supply chain
Retail veteran Judith McKenna took over as the chief operations officer for Walmart’s U.S. division just seven weeks ago and she’s wasting not a single minute in reaching out to…
by - February 2, 2015 2:29 pm
The Supply Side: Welcome to the supply chain revolution
There have been few major changes in the physical retail supply chain that has served big box retailers for more than three decades. But as more consumers shift to online…
by - January 27, 2015 4:23 pm
The Supply Side: Markets may improve in 2015 for consumer food companies
Food suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores continue to struggle to improve market share despite a growing U.S. economy. However, a leading analyst with Credit Suisse said some struggles may persist but…
by - January 26, 2015 1:45 pm
Supply Side brief: Post Cereal to buy Malt-O-Meal
Cereal maker Post announced plans to acquire MOM Brands for $1.5 billion. MOM Brands includes Malt-O-Meal, Golden Puffs, Cinnamon Toasters and other ready-to-eat brands. This deal will make Post the…
by - January 22, 2015 9:39 am
Dan Enos hired as the next Razorback football offensive coordinator
The University of Arkansas has named Dan Enos offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday (Jan. 22) Enos (pronounced Ee-nos) comes to Arkansas after five…
by - January 21, 2015 11:52 am
Jerry Jones family makes $10.65 million gift to Razorback Athletics
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his wife, Gene, have made a gift of $10.65 million to Razorback Athletics to support the soon-to-be-completed student-athlete success center, a monument to the…
by - January 20, 2015 2:34 pm
Veteran coach Hargreaves named Hogs’ linebackers coach
Vernon Hargreaves has been named Arkansas’ linebackers coach, according to a statement issued Tuesday (Jan. 20) from the office of head coach Bret Bielema. Hargreaves (pronounced Har-graves) joins the…
by - January 19, 2015 1:13 pm
XNA sets new traffic record in 2014, Fort Smith airport traffic up almost 10%
Improved economic conditions and stable air fare rates in 2014 helped the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) set a new enplanement record, and helped the Fort Smith Regional Airport post…
by - January 16, 2015 11:51 am
University of Arkansas sports programs rank 19th in Learfield standings
The University of Arkansas ranks 19th nationally in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final fall standings released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America (NACDA)….
by - January 15, 2015 10:39 pm
The Supply Side: NWACC notes 15 years of training Walmart supplier analysts
It was around 1990 that Wayne Callahan, former local management for H.J. Heinz, got a call from then Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to head up a project to train more…
by - January 13, 2015 10:16 am
The Supply Side Briefs: Kellogg acquisition, General Mills plant closures
• Kellogg to acquire Egyptian biscuit company Kellogg announced it expects to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr for an estimated $125 million which is based upon the number…
by - January 8, 2015 7:37 pm
Several Hog football assistant coaches sign contract extensions
It appears that the core of Arkansas’ Razorback football coaching staff will remain intact. Six Arkansas football assistant coaches have signed amendments to employment agreements and three more are in…
by - January 8, 2015 6:27 pm
The Supply Side: Locally made Glucose Health seeks a place with retailers
The nutritional supplement startup Glucose Health has big plans to launch a powdered tea mix that helps Type 2 diabetics maintain blood sugar balance. The drink mix is being compounded…
by - January 8, 2015 4:41 pm
J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Wet Seal to close stores
The retail sector from top to bottom continues to shed its brick and mortar stores as four retailers announce streamlining efforts in recent days. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Wet…
by - January 5, 2015 9:48 am
Supply Side briefs: Nestle divestiture, ConAgra private label woes
• Nestle Waters divests ice cream business in Mexico Wal-Mart supplier Nestle Waters recently announced the $68 million sale of its ice cream business in Mexico to Grupo Herdez. The…
by - January 4, 2015 11:24 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014-15: ‘Level-headed’ and takin’ care of business in Houston
Tusk to Tail’s trip to Houston for last Monday’s AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl was best summarized by Arkansas senior captain Trey Flowers. The stalwart defensive end, one of the few…
by - December 22, 2014 5:42 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014: The plan is to outshine all the debutantes in Houston
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are nice, but for the football freaks of Tusk to Tail, it means bowl season. And for the first time…
by - December 22, 2014 1:38 pm
Tourism tax revenue, sector jobs up in Fort Smith area and state
Barring a surprise drop in November and December, travel and tourism tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren should end the year on a high note, and Arkansas’ 2%…
by - December 18, 2014 6:20 pm
Hogs sign star football recruit, Texas Bowl sold out
The Razorback football program continues to be active even if the team is not on the field. Head Coach Bret Bielema has inked a highly recruited tight end, and the…