Tag: retail

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.

Toy Wars: Marketing for 3-D Kid Kit Triggers Federal Lawsuit

Bentonville toymaker Andy Wiseman has accused a Canadian competitor of underhanded marketing practices.

Changing the Way Data is Collected

Field Agent co-founder and CEO Rick West says the biggest challenge for companies right now is finding and keeping talent.

Roz Brewer: We Want To Be Less of a Walmart

Sams Club is working hard to meet several challenges, including slow sales and aggressive competition from other membership warehouses.

Walmart Transition Reflected in 2Q Earnings Report

Internal and some outside changes contributed to the retailers low numbers.

United Airlines Begins Nonstop Flights to San Francisco

The move is good news for suppliers, Walmart executives and Bay Area lovers alike.

Doing Well While Doing Good (EDITORS NOTE)

Walmart was ranked No. 4 on Fortunes Change The World list.

I.O. Metro Co-Founder Opens New Home Decor Store

Howse, which offers one-of-a-kind and limited-quantity pieces, opened Aug. 21 in Bentonville.

Global Retail Solutions Firm Opens Center in Bentonville

Tyco Retail Solutions recently announced the grand opening of a 5,000-SF Walmart Retail Experience Center, specifically for the use of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Local Investors Buy Downtown Bentonville Buildings For $5.9M

Shaw Holdings LP, a group of local investors registered to Bobby G. Shaw of Springdale, recently paid $5.9 million for two buildings at 110 and 114 W. Central Ave.

100 Girls of Courage (OPINION)

The 100 Girls of Code movement is one part of the effort to address the lack of tech talent in the region.

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.

Labeling Issues Making Headlines

Walmart declared an increased commitment to labeling compliance after Whole Foods came under fire for overcharging customers.

Jet.com Takes Off: What Does This Mean for Retail?

The New Jersey-based startup faces some obstacles to fulfilling its promise to disrupt the retail industry.

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.

Eco-Tech Converts Walmart Waste into Products, Jobs at New Plant

The company recently opened a 130,000-SF facility in east Springdale.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Announces Partnership With 8th & Walton

Starting with the current issue, 8th & Walton will contribute coverage and be an additional resource to the Business Journal in reporting news of interest from the retail and supplier industry.

Former KNWA Anchor Neile Jones Joins 8th & Waltons Retail Show

Focus on Suppliers will air on KNWA on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:30 a.m.

Walmart leaders note company history, push AI adoption

ArcBest raises its guidance for the second quarter

Walton-led entity buys 900,000 square feet of former Walmart Home Office for $73 million

Gladner to retire from Arkansas Broadcasters Association later this year