by - October 14, 2013 1:35 pm
New Creature plans for expansion with ‘Octagon’
Rogers-based New Creature was one of the first retailer service suppliers to set up shop in the region in 1999, out in front of the supplier boom that ensued over…
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by - October 11, 2013 11:57 pm
Del Monte Foods divests its canned food business
Del Monte Foods announced Friday (Oct. 11) it is selling its canned food division that includes brands like Del Monte Pineapple and Contadina to Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific Ltd.for $1.675…
by - October 10, 2013 3:46 pm
Suppliers see benefits in marketing partnerships
It’s not too often that competitive food companies collaborate on marketing campaigns but ConAgra and Kraft have been doing it for a decade with the classic “Rotel queso dip” popular…
by - October 8, 2013 8:43 pm
Crossmark facility to aid supplier-retail collaboration
Forget those 5-slide Power Point presentations in sterile, blank canvas meeting rooms at Wal-Mart Home Office when a product isn’t selling well or there is some issue to work out…
by - October 7, 2013 8:13 pm
Retail imports rise despite government shutdown
The approaching holiday season is expected to push retail freight 9.1% higher in October, compared to the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker survey released…
by - October 2, 2013 5:55 pm
The Supply Side: Neiman adds free shipping, JC’s closes outlets
• Neiman Marcus unveils free shipping High-end retailer Neiman Marcus said it will provide free shipping and it's not just for the holidays. The retailer known for its one-of-a-kind items…
by - October 2, 2013 1:08 pm
Shiloh acquired by global tech firm SPI
One of the more mature local retail service providers that began as a startup in Northwest Arkansas’ supplier community has made the leap internationally. Shiloh Technologies, was acquired last week…
by - September 30, 2013 11:25 am
Pinnacle Car Service niche provider for retail, suppliers
When Jeff Wright worked at Sam’s Club more than eight years ago, he traveled frequently to larger cities where Hummer stretch limos were a popular car and limo service solution….
by - September 25, 2013 7:00 pm
Local supplier offers ‘SnappDown’ pallet displays
When customers wheel their carts through Wal-Mart, checking their lists and making sure they have everything they need, the average customer is probably not aware of display design or neatness….
by - September 24, 2013 9:54 am
Halloween spending expected to top $6.9 billion
Cooler fall weather may bring cooler sales this Halloween, as fewer Americans plan to celebrate the fall holiday, according a recent survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation. That said,…
by - September 20, 2013 9:15 pm
P&G and Mercy donate diapers for a year
Kellen Jason Kennedy and his parents Chelsea and Marine Sergeant Marshall Kennedy were awarded a year’s supply of Pampers upon the baby Kellen’s recent birth at Mercy Hospital in Rogers….
by - September 19, 2013 4:55 pm
Wal-Mart wrestles down inventory ahead of holiday push
Consumers wanting more choices and Wal-Mart’s shop local agenda have helped to push total inventories 5.5% higher over the past year. But word on the street is that the retailer…
by - September 19, 2013 10:28 am
ERC among Wal-Mart service suppliers
Wal-Mart service suppliers come in all shapes and sizes and one of the local organizations providing contract work for the retail giant is a non-profit, the Elizabeth Richardson Center. This…
by - September 18, 2013 1:56 pm
Dollar General nips at big box market share
Dollar General is off to the races recently reporting stellar same-store sales growth of 5.1% in its second quarter ended Aug. 2. These gains are linked to increased traffic and…
by - September 17, 2013 2:41 pm
The Supply Side briefs: ConAgra sells, Post buys
• ConAgra sells LightLife brand Packaged food giant ConAgra is divesting one of its smaller brands — LightLife — to private equity fund Brynwood Partners. LightLife provides vegetarian-based burgers, hotdogs other…
by - September 16, 2013 10:33 am
The Supply Side: Firm provides blueprint for production
Few things are as integral to American culture as innovation. In 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office received over 300,000 patent applications from people and organizations across the country…
by - September 13, 2013 1:25 pm
Retail sales growth misses the mark in August
The National Retail Federation reports retail sales grew at a snail’s pace 0.01% from July to August, rising 3.9% unadjusted year-over-year. These sales have stripped out automotive, gas stations and…
by - September 12, 2013 3:32 pm
Wal-Mart highlights sustainable efforts
Sustainability has been a major platform for retail giant Wal-Mart since 2005 and the company continues to enlist the help of suppliers to move the needle. Wal-Mart on Thursday (Sept….
by - September 11, 2013 4:40 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Tesco, Walmex and Amazon
• Tesco sells Fresh & Easy Britain’s Tesco will lend U.S. billionaire Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa investment company roughly $126 million to acquire Fresh & Easy stores, which have been a…
by - September 9, 2013 10:13 pm
Retailers stocking up ahead of holiday season
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to grow 5.1% in September over the same month last year as retailers head into the holiday season, according…