Tag: retail

Massachusetts REIT Collects Culpepper For $31.2M

Senior Housing Properties Trust bought two Culpepper Place senior assisted living facilities in Springdale and Fayetteville.

Grocer Preparing Market For Old Dwights Building

The vacant Dwights Shopping Center in the 500 block of Holcomb in downtown Springdale is finally getting its facelift.

McMillon: Walmart Will Feel Financial Effect of Wage Raise For 2 Years

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO Doug McMillon recalls a pivotal moment in a Denver store that helped spur the companys wage raise to a minimum of $10 per hour by next February.

Rogers Company Launches Exclusive Tequila Brands

Blue Agave Distributors LLC of Rogers has exclusive rights to import two tequila brands from distilleries in Jalisco, Mexico, to the United States.

Tyson Foods Amends Roles of Executive Leadership

Less than a year after its $8.5 billion purchase of The Hillshire Brands Co. was approved, weve noticed Tyson Foods Inc. has undergone some further tweaking at the top.

Bentonville Company to Open Vietnamese Trade Office

Made in USA Works is subleasing part of its office to open a trade office for Tinnghia Corp., a furniture manufacturer from the Dong Nai Province of Vietnam.

Dina Howell Retiring From Saatchi & Saatchi X

Dina Howell confirmed Friday that she is stepping down as worldwide CEO of Springdale-based Saatchi & Saatchi X, effective July 1.

McMillon Talks Wages, E-Commerce At Retail Event in Springdale

In the wake of the companys most recent shareholders meeting (June 5) and a reported drop in profit for the quarter that ended April 30, Doug McMillon said Walmart will likely, during the next two years, feel the financial effects of raising its starting wage.

Commercial Market Still Sizzling in Downtown Bentonville

Walton Enterprises Midtown Center is nearing completion, the arts district is taking shape, and all eyes are on the market district.

Uptick in Office Construction Coming (OPINION)

If all proposed projects come to fruition, Northwest Arkansas class-A office space would increase by one-third.

Cutting Some Slack (OPINION)

Work correspondence can now reach you anywhere, any time, and that can be daunting. However, the upside is big.

Kyya Chocolate Planning to Expand Space, Add Products

The Elm Springs-based chocolate company has outgrown its current facility on 337 N. Elm St., and is looking for a much larger space, while trying to reach 200 retail outlets by the end of the year.

Retail Services Provider Opens Office in Bentonville

Plano, Texas-based Anderson Merchandisers has opened an office at 1700 S.W. Commerce St., less than a mile from the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. home office.

Greg Penner Succeeds Rob Walton as Walmart Board Chairman

Rob Walton, son of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. founder Sam Walton and chairman of the companys board of directors since 1992, resigned from the position Friday during the companys annual shareholders meeting in Fayetteville.

Greg Hitt Succeeds David Tovar As Walmarts VP of Communications

Hitt officially began June 1.

Fortune Magazine Profiles Doug McMillon

During what is arguably the most anticipated week of the year for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., its chief executive is the subject of a profile published on the web Thursday by American business magazine Fortune.

Country Outfitter Expands Home Dcor Offerings

The Acumen Brands-owned online retailer announced on Thursday the launch of its new Country Outfitter Home store.

8th & Walton Partners With CPG Software Company

A new partnership with T-Pro Solutions Inc. of Ohio will help consumer packaged goods manufacturers utilize predictive analytics and joint business planning for Walmart.

Analysts Weigh In On Annual Walmart Shareholders Meeting

The event draws 10,000-plus visitors, corporate superstars and A-list celebrities, but analysts say anyone expecting to see significant direction change as a result of the meeting will likely be disappointed.

Internet Innovation: Pass or Fail? (COMMENTARY)

Product companies achieve varying levels of success using social media.

Carnall, Spradling elementary schools in Fort Smith recommended for closure

Chandler Equipment invests $14 million into expansion

Mike Preston wearing a new hat in the business arena

Department of Agriculture implements rice in schools pilot program