by - November 20, 2014 9:26 am
2Q Revenue Up 10.2 Percent For Americas Car-Mart
The Bentonville company reported revenue of $133.8 million for the quarter, up 10.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
Tag: Public Companies
by - November 17, 2014 1:00 pm
Tyson Foods Reports Record 4Q, Fiscal Year Sales
Tyson reported a record $10.1 billion in fourth quarter revenue, a 14 percent increase over revenue in the same period a year ago.
by - November 12, 2014 8:34 am
Black Friday Now a Five-Day Event at Walmart
The Bentonville retailer announced Wednesday it will offer five days of deals for customers across its digital and physical aisles, beginning at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.
by - October 16, 2014 2:53 pm
Movista Broadens Reach by Partnering With Verizon
The Bentonville-based company announced a partnership Thursday with Verizon, the nations largest wireless company.
by - October 13, 2014 12:00 am
Walmart Unveils New Concept Store in Bentonville
Walmart Pickup-Grocery offers a free service for customers who want to place orders online and then pick them up in-person within two hours or up to three weeks later.
by - October 9, 2014 10:15 am
Former Tyson Executive Buddy Wray Named to Arkansas Business Hall of Fame
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Board announced on Thursday four planned additions to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame in 2015, and Donald Buddy Wray, a former Tyson Foods Inc. executive, is one of them.
by - September 29, 2014 10:00 am
Instagram CEO Joins Walmarts Board of Directors
The Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Kevin Systrom to aid the company in its e-commerce and mobile efforts.
by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Oh, the Possibilities (OPINION)
A recently published report examines patents that have been granted to and filed for by Walmart in the last several months, and explains what the retailer may be doing with them.
by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Walmart Rebranding Its Express Stores to Neighborhood Markets
The retail giant is continuing the aggressive expansion announced last year of its small-format stores, but now under one banner.
by - September 24, 2014 7:38 am
Walmart Stores Rolling Out Checking Account
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville announced Wednesday its intentions to go head-to-head with mainstream banks and offer a mobile checking account for its customers.
by - September 16, 2014 10:32 am
Report: Tovar Resigning Over Deceitful Resume
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive David Tovar is resigning from the company later this month after it was discovered he lied about his college education, a person familiar with the situation told Bloomberg News.
by - September 15, 2014 12:00 am
NWA Polo League Unifies Corporate Power Players
The Northwest Arkansas Polo Club offers an additional form of recreation and entertainment for the region.
by - September 12, 2014 3:13 pm
Walmart VP David Tovar Leaving Company
David Tovar, vice president of corporate communications at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced in an email to media on Friday that he is leaving the company, effective Sept. 30.
by - September 4, 2014 8:41 am
Merger Complete, Tyson Foods Moving Forward
Donnie Smith told investors in Boston on Thursday that the combination process of Tyson and The Hillshire Brands Co. is well under way.
by - September 1, 2014 12:00 am
Tyson Digs Deep For Coveted Hillshire Deal
Tyson Foods Inc. pulled together $8.5 billion in bonds, loans, stock, tangible equity units and cash to land the biggest deal in the history of the U.S. meat industry.
by - August 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Its Official: Tyson Foods, Hillshire Complete Merger
Tyson Foods announced its successful acquisition Thursday afternoon, along with details on a new leadership team that will not include Hillshire CEO Sean Connolly, who has chosen to pursue other interests.
by - August 27, 2014 2:25 pm
Tyson, Hillshire Reach Agreement With DOJ
Tyson Foods Inc. and Hillshire Brands Co. have agreed on a proposed settlement that should pave the way for Tysons takeover of Hillshire to proceed.
by - August 19, 2014 3:45 pm
Simpson Urges 2014 Forty Under 40 Class to Keep Striving
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. executive Shelley Simpson shared her 11 secrets to success Tuesday at the 18th annual Forty Under 40 event at the Embassy Suites in Rogers.
by - August 18, 2014 12:00 am
At 20-Year Mark, Simpson Still Trucking at J.B. Hunt
The chief marketing officer for the Lowell-based trucking company loves the variety of her job and the people she works with.
by - August 18, 2014 12:00 am
McMillon Speaks at U.S.-Africa Business Forum in Washington, D.C.
The Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO told business and government leaders the company is investing in Sub-Saharan Africa for the long term.