by - January 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Retailer executive churn at work
A new year marks changes for many, it’s not uncommon to see football coaches fired after disappointing seasons and it’s quite normal for retailers to announce retirements and make key…
The Supply Side
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…
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 - 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 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 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 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 10:39 am
Warehouse clubs gravitate toward more food
Warehouse clubs as a retail channel actively shifted space from general merchandise – hardlines and pharmacy – to edible grocery through 2011, according to a comprehensive space planning study released…
by - December 4, 2012 12:47 pm
Study: Retailers realigning more space to consumables
Perhaps nothing is more pressing on the minds of suppliers this time of year than space planning in the constantly changing world of retail. The disruptive effects of Wal-Mart’s Project…
by - December 3, 2012 10:55 am
The benefits of ‘Vendorville’
Years from now when they write the story of Northwest Arkansas’s economic boom, research will show that it was ignited by folks we have come to know as “the vendors.” Consumer…
by - November 29, 2012 8:19 am
Tom Coughlin comfortable in retail consultant role
Once retail gets in the blood, it’s hard to shake, according to Tom Coughlin, former Wal-Mart board vice chairman and a longtime student of legendary merchant Sam Walton. In his…
by - November 27, 2012 5:13 pm
Wal-Mart exec invites suppliers to partner in digital revolution
The digital revolution has retailers and suppliers alike, scratching their heads. But on Tuesday (Nov. 27), Wal-Mart executive Stephen Quinn told a room full of suppliers there is no time…
by - November 26, 2012 7:10 am
The City Wire, Talk Business expand supplier coverage
The City Wire and Talk Business Arkansas are pleased to announce an expansion of their content partnership. For years, the two media groups have combined forces to offer exclusive and…
by - November 19, 2012 10:41 pm
Analysts debate Supercenter lifecycle
Wal-Mart revolutionized the discount retail industry when it introduced its sprawling “Supercenter Model” to the world in 1988. In 2012, the retail titan had 3,153 of the mammoth stores scattered…
by - November 15, 2012 7:20 pm
Locals seek help for orphans around the globe
A local couple has launched Global Orphan Initiative to recruit companies to help orphans in countries where they do business. Matt Fifer and his wife Tanya saw underserved children first-hand…