by - August 17, 2015 12:00 am
Retailers Adjust Efforts to Entice School Shoppers
Walmart is paying attention to big data about back-to-school shoppers, and is shifting its offerings along with consumer trends.
Tag: Public Companies
by - August 17, 2015 12:00 am
Labeling Issues Making Headlines
Walmart declared an increased commitment to labeling compliance after Whole Foods came under fire for overcharging customers.
by - August 17, 2015 12:00 am
Tapping Into Areas Talent Pool a Benefit For All Companies (OPINION)
Collaboration between the new and established companies in Northwest Arkansas will require communication, courage and vision, but the rewards will be sustained economic growth for decades to come.
by - August 17, 2015 12:00 am
MercuryGate CEO Questions Timing of J.B. Hunt Lawsuit
J.B. Hunt is suing the North Carolina-based vendor for $3.08 million for useless software.
by - August 17, 2015 12:00 am
New Centerton Supercenter Delayed, Moving Forward
Dirt still hasnt turned on a Walmart Supercenter that was planned to open this summer, but a company spokesman says the project is coming.
by - August 14, 2015 2:34 pm
400 Lose Jobs with Tyson Foods Closure of Iowa Beef Plant
Due to a lack of available cattle, Tyson announced Friday it was closing its longstanding beef plant in Denison, Iowa.
by - August 5, 2015 11:07 am
Walmart Hires VP to Oversee Growth of Care Clinic Business
Sandra Festa Ryan has joined the companys health and wellness team, tasked with building the retailers pilot program of low-cost, walk-in clinics.
by - August 4, 2015 8:26 am
BOZ Earns High Marks in Performance Study
Little Rock-based lender Bank of the Ozarks Inc. ranked first among mid-sized banks nationally in a recent survey tracking profitability, asset quality and capital strength.
by - August 3, 2015 7:09 am
Quarterly Profits Rise at Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods Inc. reported Monday that net income attributable to the company rose to $343 million, or 83 cents per share, in the quarter that ended June 27.
by - August 3, 2015 12:00 am
Too Many Chiefs (EDITORS NOTE)
Impending layoffs at Walmart could be linked to its top-heavy employee structure.
by - July 29, 2015 8:37 am
Report: CSA Prepping Staff For Walmart Layoffs
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported Wednesday that executive recruiting firm Cameron Smith & Associates of Rogers is preparing its staff with a plan of action in the event of corporate layoffs in the offing at the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. home office.
by - July 23, 2015 8:24 am
Walmart Executive, Former Attorney General Among New Alumni Board Members at UA
Charles Redfield, executive vice president of merchandising for Sams Club/Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel are two of the six new University of Arkansas Alumni Association board members, the school announced Thursday.
by - July 23, 2015 8:02 am
Walmart Buys Remaining Stake in Chinese Online Retailer Yihaodian
The investment will help Walmart target China’s fast-growing online market.
by - July 20, 2015 12:00 am
Growing Your Own (EDITORS NOTE)
Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc. created a company that ultimately attracted global innovator Cree Inc. to Fayetteville.
by - July 20, 2015 12:00 am
APEI Acquired by Cree, Will Remain at Tech Park
Cree Inc., a global public company and market leader in silicon-carbide power and radio frequency products, recently acquired Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc.
by - July 20, 2015 12:00 am
Walmart Hosts Nearly 1,000 Meetings at Manufacturing Summit
The two-day event provided an opportunity for existing and potential suppliers to pitch their products and earn the chance to have them sold at Walmart, Walmart.com and Sams Club.
by - July 17, 2015 9:25 am
Tyson Foods Mounts Brick-and-Mortar Campaign on Emma Avenue
Mike Roetzel, group vice president of operation services for Tyson Foods Inc., said renovations to an Emma Avenue property owned and recently purchased by Tyson have been fast-tracked and that work will begin within the next few weeks.
by - July 15, 2015 11:53 am
Tyson Foods, Nature Conservancy Team Up for Area Waterways
Tyson Foods Inc. donated $500,000 to the Nature Conservancy for protection and restoration along the Kings, Elk and Buffalo rivers in southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 10, 2015 10:33 am
Industry Mag Meat & Poultry Profiles Donnie Smith
Tyson Foods chief executive is the subject of the magazines August issue cover story.
by - July 10, 2015 9:42 am
Walmart U.S. CFO Heading to Darden Restaurants
Jeffrey Davis, the chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.s U.S. division, has been hired by Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Florida, as senior vice president and CFO.