by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
SUPPLY SIDE: Holiday promotions raise risk for post-audit claims against suppliers
Lowered prices can present payment conflict between retailers and suppliers.
Tag: retail
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
SUPPLY SIDE: Soft drinks companies invest in healthier beverages, Black Friday success at Walmart
PepsiCo will acquire sparkling probiotic drink maker KeVita, in a deal reported to total about $200 million.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
Hurts Donut Co. inks deal in University Village Centre
The Springfield, Mo.-based chain has signed a five-year lease to be a tenant in the south Fayetteville shopping center.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
Lewis & Clark outgrows stores, expands womens cycling brand
A $450,000 project will add about 2,400 square feet to the Springdale store, adding storage and accommodating growth of the womens bicycle line, Liv.
by - November 22, 2016 5:00 pm
Tyson Foods incoming CEO Tom Hayes rose quickly through the ranks
Tyson Foods is preparing for a management shift and its only the second time in the companys long history where the incoming CEO is not a veteran employee of the Springdale-based meat giant.
by - November 21, 2016 7:53 am
New CEO named for Tyson Foods, company ends fiscal year with 45% income jump
Tyson Foods ended its fiscal year with net income of $1.768 billion, 45% more than the previous fiscal year, thanks in part to lower grain costs, better margins in the chicken segment and continued success with its prepared foods business.
by - November 21, 2016 12:00 am
Marketplaces offer opportunities, threats to Wal-Mart suppliers
The retailer is now working with e-commerce companies like Wayfair, eBags, Took King and Zulilly to ramp up its Marketplace game.
by - November 21, 2016 12:00 am
Private label stagnation could be sparked with product diversification
After outpacing consumer packaged goods industry averages for several years, private label dollar sales growth declined during the past two years and unit sales lagged, data show.
by - November 21, 2016 12:00 am
Report: Walmart leads retailers in effective chemical policies
A Washington, D.C.-based environmental action group found Wal-Mart Stores and Sams Club are leading the way in efforts to eliminate toxic chemicals with strong policies and demands from their supplier bases.
by - November 16, 2016 10:09 am
Walmart Museum adds new exhibits
New permanent exhibits include the front door from Wal-Mart Stores founder Sam Waltons first Ben Franklin store in Newport, a jewelry safe once used in the Walmart Supercenter on West Walnut Street in Rogers, and a copy of Waltons flight book and visor.
by - November 14, 2016 4:56 pm
E-commerce continues to play a larger role in retailers Black Friday, holiday game plans
Retail giant Walmart U.S. will kick off its digital Black Friday sales in Arkansas at 11:01 p.m. the night before Thanksgiving Day, three hours earlier than last year.
by - November 14, 2016 1:56 pm
Wall Street expects Wal-Mart to report reduced third-quarter earnings, 1% revenue gain
Margin compression and increased spending on e-commerce capabilities is expected to dampen Wal-Mart Stores third-quarter earnings by about 7% compared to a year ago.
by - November 11, 2016 3:33 pm
Chris Sultemeier, top logistics exec at Walmart U.S., to retire in January
The announcement was made by Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon at the retailers annual Veterans Day event held Friday at the corporate headquarters.
by - November 11, 2016 10:52 am
Bentonville Plaza, surrounding land sold to OKC investor for $56.8 million
An Oklahoma-based investor has paid $56.8 million to acquire the nine-story Bentonville Plaza office building and 16 additional acres, near the the headquarters of Wal-Mart Stores.
by - November 8, 2016 5:02 pm
Wal-Mart CEO makes hard sell on environmental transparency and sustainability to Millennials
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon recently laid out his vision to Millennials for the retailers effort to create a new era of trust and transparency for customers.
by - November 7, 2016 12:00 am
Walmart U.S. slows on health and wellness programs
When asked what was new on the health and wellness agenda, Walmart said simply it continues commitments to make healthcare and healthier food more affordable and accessible.
by - November 7, 2016 12:00 am
Wal-Marts e-commerce push echoes through Vendorville
The retailer has spent $6 billion on e-commerce since 2013.
by - November 7, 2016 12:00 am
New tech division drives growth at CaseStack
The Fayetteville-based company now has 14 developers working in the companys cloud-based services divisions.
by - October 24, 2016 12:00 am
Must-arrive-by-date changes are coming (OPINION)
For suppliers to meet requirements, they should look at consolidated shipping opportunities.
by - October 24, 2016 12:00 am
FOS adds new hosts, to cover sustainability
Most things in stores are in packages, and the impact packaging has on the environment is significant.