by - March 10, 2015 11:26 am
Walton College Dean Eli Jones Leaving Arkansas For Texas A&M
Jones has accepted a position as business school dean at his alma mater, Texas A&M University, the University of Arkansas announced on Tuesday.
Tag: retail
by - March 9, 2015 6:56 pm
Pietro one of many trying to survive on $9 hourly retail wage (updated)
Walking more than a mile to work, Lisa Pietro, a produce handler at a Wal-Mart Store in Winter Haven, Fla., said the $8.95 per hour she earns after two years…
by - March 9, 2015 3:55 pm
Five Elms Capital Puts $2M Into Field Agent
Fayetteville-based company gets a boost in the form of a second investment from Five Elms.
by - March 3, 2015 11:25 am
Sams Club Completes $12.4M Land Purchase For Springdale Location
According to Washington County property records filed March 2, Sams Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., now owns 70.4 acres on South 56th Street near U.S. Highway 412.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
New Detail Shows Financial Scope of Redman Loss
An amended complaint filed in Washington County recently revealed a new financial detail that will likely make up the heart of a federal court case between a Bentonville businessman Mel Redman and a Chinese manufacturer.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Something to Gain (EDITORS NOTE)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently took an overt position against a polarizing Arkansas law that will ban city and county governments from expanding anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Dont Discount Walmart.com (OPINION)
If you think brick-and-mortar sales are still the primary focus for companies that supply products to Wal-Mart Stores Inc., think again.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Fayettechills Mo Elliot Featured By Small Business Revolution
The Small Business Revolution is a project of Minnesota-based Deluxe Corporation, a design/marketing company and one of the largest check printers in the country.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Former Walmart Exec Drops Law Suit Against Ex-Wife
John Ryan has dropped the $20 million suit against his former wife and Fayetteville attorney Doug Gramling.
by - February 27, 2015 1:46 pm
Natural Grocers Set to Open March 10 in Fayetteville
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. will open its first Arkansas store March 10 in the Northwest Village Shopping Center at 4116 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.
by - February 19, 2015 3:14 pm
Walmart to Raise Hourly Wage to $9 for Half-Million Employees
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Thursday it will raise entry-level hourly wages to $9 and aims to raise U.S. employees wages to $10 per hour by early next year.
by - February 18, 2015 4:51 pm
Mel Redmans $20 Million Lawsuit Moves Forward
An attorney representing Rogers businessman Mel Redman in a lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer Sales Chief has filed an amended complaint, revealing Redman & Associates lost a purchase commitment contract with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. valued at more than $70 million.
by - February 17, 2015 10:33 am
Pinnacle Promenade mulls options for shuttered food court
The food court at Pinnacle Promenade Mall in Rogers recently closed after several years of failing to keep food service tenants in place as dozens of eateries cropped up around…
by - February 16, 2015 12:00 am
Washington County Liquor Stores Moving to Three New Locations
Hi-Way Liquors in Springdale, Verre Liquor in Fayetteville and Lickety Split Fine Wine and Spirits of Elkins all are relocating soon, pending construction.
by - February 13, 2015 11:35 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Sues State of Texas Over Liquor Sale Laws
The company takes issue with the Texas state law that prohibits publicly traded companies with the exception of hotels from owning or obtaining the necessary permit that allows the sale of liquor.
by - February 12, 2015 1:52 pm
NRF Predicts Retail Industry Will Grow By 4 Percent in 2015
The National Retail Federation released its 2015 economic forecast on Thursday, and it shows the industry will increase 4.1 percent over last year.
by - February 12, 2015 8:39 am
Walmart Announces $340M Expansion in Canada
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has announced a $340 million expansion in its Canada operation, investing the money in supercenter, distribution network, and e-commerce projects.
by - February 2, 2015 12:00 am
Twenty-Year Tech Surge (OPINION)
The polycentric model of Northwest Arkansas has flourished since 1995, but there are two economic development challenges facing our region.
by - February 2, 2015 12:00 am
Country Club Plaza Nearing Construction
Colliers International recently paid a combined $2.57 million for land near the front gate of Pinnacle Country Club, and construction will start soon on a Class A office and retail development.
by - February 2, 2015 12:00 am
Chambers Sells Bentonville Branch, Not Leaving the Market
Danville-chartered Chambers Bank has sold its Bentonville branch to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for $3.7 million.