Tag: Public Companies

Tyson Foods Executives: Retail Packaged Brands Gaining Momentum

Company executives told investors at the Jefferies 2016 Global Consumer Conference that the company is executing well and selling more branded, protein-centric foods.

Walmart Partners With China e-commerce Company

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. teams up with Chinas largest e-commerce company by revenue.

Analyst: Walmart Sees Benefits of Being Less Insular

Bentonville retail consultant Carol Spieckerman weighs in on the latest moves of the retail giant.

Rankings and Revenue (EDITORS NOTE)

Where Northwest Arkansas Big Three fall in the Fortune 500 this year.

Walmart Reinforces Focus on Fresh Foods with New Culinary Center

The 12,000-SF Culinary and Innovation Center opened the week of June 6 on Walton Boulevard in Bentonville.

Tyson Foods Promotes Tom Hayes to President

Donnie Smith, formerly the president and chief executive officer, will continue as the CEO.

UA Board Gives OK to $160M Stadium Expansion

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved Thursday a $160 million stadium renovation and north end zone addition for Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.

McMillon Outlines Next Chapter at 46th Walmart Shareholders Meeting

We have the opportunity to reimagine retail again, president and CEO Doug McMillon said Friday before approximately 14,000 people inside Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus.

Smiley Face Returns To Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The smiley face of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is making a comeback and will be featured in ads over the summer.

Former USA Truck CFO to Receive $630,000 in Separation Agreement

USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren disclosed Tuesday it is paying more than $630,000 to former executive vice president and chief financial officer Michael Borrows.

Car-Mart Shares Fall on Dip in 4Q Profit

The Bentonville-based used-car dealer reported a 53.7 percent decrease in fourth-quarter earnings, and missed analysts average earnings estimates by 10 cents.

ACH Springdale Campus Gets $8 Million Boost

Its one of the largest gifts ever made to health care by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. or the Walmart Foundation.

Wal-Mart Profits Down 7.8 Percent in 1Q

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. saw earnings drop 7.8 percent after investments in people and technology, but exceeded analysts expectations by 10 cents.

Walmart, McKesson Corp. Collaborate To Lower Drug Costs

Drug distributor McKesson Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will collaborate to source generic pharmaceuticals for their U.S. operations, according to a news release Monday. The companies, which have worked together for 30 years, also expanded a long-term distribution agreement.