Tag: retail

Two Bumpers College Programs at UA Renamed

Apparel, nutrition and hospitality changed to show new direction.

Retailers revamping shipping calendar for holiday season

Retailers are taking no chances with online order expectations this holiday season as they are trying to push more e-commerce deals ahead of the big day with free delivery options…

Mass Hire

Local news reporter/anchor Kelly Johnson has gone from one side of the television camera to the other.

Refined Pallet

Sams Club nabs headlines by adding to its inventory a rare wine worth $168,000.

Movista Broadens Reach by Partnering With Verizon

The Bentonville-based company announced a partnership Thursday with Verizon, the nations largest wireless company.

Walmart Unveils New Concept Store in Bentonville

Walmart Pickup-Grocery offers a free service for customers who want to place orders online and then pick them up in-person within two hours or up to three weeks later.

Collective Bias Study: Socially Engaged Facebook Fans Spend More on Groceries

The shopper social media firm headquartered in Rogers found Facebook fans of retailers spend 50 percent more than non-Facebook fans over time.

Lighting Retailer Likes Demographics; Move to Springdale Expected this Winter

Lighting IQ will open its 5,500-SF location in the Ozark Center Point Shopping Center this December.

Instagram CEO Joins Walmarts Board of Directors

The Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Kevin Systrom to aid the company in its e-commerce and mobile efforts.

Oh, the Possibilities (OPINION)

A recently published report examines patents that have been granted to and filed for by Walmart in the last several months, and explains what the retailer may be doing with them.

Gearhead Growth Plan

The Jonesboro-based outdoor apparel chain is planning to open a store on Dickson Street.

CPG School Planned Nov. 13 in Rogers

Selling to the Masses founder and CEO Matt Fifer said he expects companies from across the country to be represented at the firms first speaker series.

Walmart Rebranding Its Express Stores to Neighborhood Markets

The retail giant is continuing the aggressive expansion announced last year of its small-format stores, but now under one banner.

Report: Tovar Resigning Over Deceitful Resume

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive David Tovar is resigning from the company later this month after it was discovered he lied about his college education, a person familiar with the situation told Bloomberg News.

Walmart VP David Tovar Leaving Company

David Tovar, vice president of corporate communications at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced in an email to media on Friday that he is leaving the company, effective Sept. 30.

Retail Veterans Lend Insight to CPG Startups

New firm Selling to the Masses provides mentorship for early-stage consumer product companies.

Innovation is More Fun Than New (OPINION)

Shopper marketers need to remember: the basic emotions that drive us dont change with time, distance or location.

UA Retail Conference To Focus On Appealing To Shoppers Emotions

Organizers of the Emerging Trends in Retail conference tout it as an exclusive opportunity to hear from thought leaders in the retail industry.

Local Companies on Inc. 5000 List

Collective Bias was highest-ranked in Arkansas on Inc. magazines fastest growing private companies list, ranking No. 589 and falling just short of the Inc. 500 designation.

Saturday Morning Meeting Retools Format For Launch of New Season

The show, produced by supplier development firm 8th & Walton, will take on a case-study approach this run.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Charter school progress, and ‘Serious Fiber’ in downtown Fort Smith

Harps, NationsBenefits partner to expand access to benefits card

Walmart leaders note company history, push AI adoption

ArcBest raises its guidance for the second quarter