Tag: retail

Kudos

Procter & Gamble recently recognized Springdale-based Saatchi & Saatchi X as one of its top-performing business partners.

Restructuring and Layoffs at Fayetteville-based Acumen Brands

As the e-commerce company continues to evolve, founder John James has turned CEO duties over to Terry Turpin.

Retail Talent, Resources Beginning to Gather in NWA (OPINION)

Northwest Arkansas is becoming the Silicon Valley of retail.

New York Investors Stake $44M Claim in Fayetteville

DLC Management Corp. of Tarrytown in Westchester County paid $10.4 million for the Kohls-anchored Steele Crossing and $33.5 million for the sprawling Spring Creek Centre, which is anchored by Best Buy, T.J. Maxx and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Wheel Deal

Discount Tire has entered into a ground lease agreement to open a store at 3875 N. Shiloh Drive in the former Dixie Caf location.

Final days of holiday sales score big for e-commerce

Retailers and analysts projected more shoppers would be drawn to e-commerce this holiday season because of expanded promotions and a growing user base. Data provider ComScore reports that U.S. retail…

Walmart U.S. CEO creates new positions in grocery

Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran told analysts in October that he planned to address meat quality issues and improve the fresh and private label offering at Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood…

2014: One Busy Year

From the most expensive acquisition in the history of the meat industry, to the leadership reshuffling at the worlds largest company, to the continued and rapid growth of our area, 2014 may be viewed 20 years from now as a watershed year in the regions history.

Forecast: GDP Growth To Be 3.5 Percent

The local economy is well ahead of the national rate, with Northwest Arkansas ranked No. 26 out of 381 metropolitan areas in its rate of GDP growth last year, 5.6 percent to reach $23.8 billion.

Wheres Everyone Going? The Best & Worst of 2014

Many business and community leaders seemed to be leaving in 2014, either by taking a job elsewhere, or just switching gears here in Northwest Arkansas.

Walmart Reveals Stricter Poultry Safety Standards

Suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Sams Club have until June 2016 to be in compliance with the new guidelines.

Arkansans Cautious About Adding New Debt

Caution is reflected in increased savings rate among respondents to the Fall 2014 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

McMillon: Walmart Will Do Away With Minimum Wage in 2015

Doug McMillon appeared on a segment of CBS This Morning on Wednesday for an interview with Charlie Rose.

Walmart Announces Senior Management Changes

Judith McKenna has been promoted to chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., and Gisel Ruiz has been appointed executive vice president of Walmarts International People Division.

A Sweet Start: Hello Cocoa Brings Craft Chocolate to Fayetteville

Fayetteville-based chocolate company Hello Cocoa produces small-batch, single-bean chocolate bars.

Cat$ and Dog$: Pet Care is a Rising Cost

Pet experts point to the Baby Boomer generation as the transformative force in the pet industry ballooning from $34.4 billion in 2004 to an estimated $58.5 billion this year.