Tag: retail

Walmart CFO Charles Holley Announces Retirement

The company has appointed Brett Biggs its new CFO, effective Dec. 31.

Walmart Home Office Lays Off 450

The Associated Press: Layoffs were across all areas of the company and represent the largest cuts at headquarters since 2009.

Terminella Sitting on Gold Mine (OPINION)

Real estate broker Tom Terminella says 264 the extension of West Van Asche Drive in Fayetteville could trigger nearly $1 billion in construction and land value.

News Cycle Gobbled Up By Grocery, Food Reports

While retail news is typically fueled by speculation, news and analysis about the upcoming holiday season during this time of year, news from the grocery and food sectors have eclipsed stories on holiday deals and hot products.

Savings Catcher Catches On With Consumers

Price-matching mobile app has a 4+ star rating on the Google Play app store, indicating that customers are satisfied with its performance.

Focus on Suppliers Starts New Season With Neile Jones

Jones, well-known in the region as former evening news anchor for NBC affiliate KNWA-TV, is now host and executive producer for the 8th & Walton television program.

Wheatgrass Express Owners Promote Healthful Lifestyle

The wheatgrass and microgreen producers have added takeout food to their offerings.

Hello Cocoa Now Open for Retail

The bean-to-bar chocolate company has opened its factory for retail from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ThursdaySaturday.

Bentonville Civic Leader John Shores Dies at 75

John Shores, a prominent civic leader and former business owner in Bentonville, died Sept. 20 in Fayetteville. He was 75.

Tom Terminella Seeks Blockbuster Rezoning on Van Asche Drive

Developer and real estate broker Tom Terminella is submitting a rezoning proposal that could turn the uptown Fayetteville area into the equivalent of Pinnacle for Washington County.

Walmart Expands Grocery Pickup Test in Northwest Arkansas

The Bentonville retailer is adding five additional grocery pickup locations to the parking lots of existing Neighborhood Markets in Northwest Arkansas.

Consumers Rate Supermarkets Fair on Healthy Foods

The demand for healthier foods has risen throughout the years, and a recent survey shows 52 percent of consumers called their supermarket only fair in selection of organic and better-for-you items.

Duck Call: C-Suite Veteran Chuck Browning Hunts ROI with Waterfowl Apparel

Banded Holdings Inc. in Springdale is young and exploding with growth.

Expanding the Ad Agencys Reach (OPINION)

This month, marketing veteran Sean Womack will open Smack, a new ad agency in Fayetteville.

Black Hat Turning Gray for Walmart (OPINION)

This year, Walmart has done a few substantive things to change its image.

Christmas Starts Early For Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Walmart started Christmas layaway on Aug. 28, earlier than previous years, and is going to expand eligible layaway items by one-fifth.

Drummond, Food Network Star, Launches Houseware Line

The collection, available at Walmart and on Walmart.com, includes cookware, glassware, dinnerware and serving pieces.

Sams Club Hires Maarten Jager As New Chief Financial Officer

He succeeds Michael Dastugue, who was promoted to chief financial officer of Walmart U.S.

Local Pella Branch Has a New Owner

Mike Farquhar acquired the business in May from Kevin Horton of Maumelle, who retired.

Grocery Chain Harps Buys Land for Lowell Store Near I-49

The Springdale-based grocery chain acquired the property for a combined $2.62 million. The site is at the northwest corner of the North Goad Springs Road/Arkansas Highway 264 intersection, next to Atwood Ranch & Home.

November retail sales up 4.53% from year ago

Raines, Vasilos to lead CJRW

Helena-West Helena entrepreneur wins $100,000 grant from Poker Power

Fort Smith water leaks down 76% through November