by - January 12, 2014 8:32 pm
Bill Simon appointed to NRF board
On Sunday, (Jan. 12) the National Retail Federation announced the election of six new members to its board of directors as retailers from around the globe gathered in New York…
Tag: retail
by - January 9, 2014 3:36 pm
Retail-related briefs: Management promotions, exits, layoffs
• Barnes & Noble names new CEO Barnes & Noble Inc. promotes Michael Huseby to be its next CEO. This management change was announced by the board of directors today,…
by - January 9, 2014 3:01 pm
National Retail Federation supports “fast-track” trade pact authority
The National Retail Federation said it has called on the U.S. Congress to quickly approve a “trade promotion authority” bill that would speed consideration of trade agreements brought to them…
by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
UA Research Aims To Assist Retailers With New Technology
Researchers work to develop a risk-assessment tool to assist with mobile point-of-sale technology.
by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
Census: Holiday Season Drives Retail Industry
According to the U.S. Census, the nations department stores had an estimated $25.9 billion in retail sales last December.
by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
Social Media Creates Major Buzz Around Local Swimwear Brand
Before Fayetteville startup Southern Swims online store officially launched Dec. 13, the swimwear brand had already garnered more than 23,000 likes on Facebook.
by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
Illinois REIT Pays $43.3M For Fort Smith Pavilion
Inland Real Estate Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill., announced Dec. 23 the purchase of the regional retail center, located at Phoenix Avenue and Interstate 540.
by - December 23, 2013 12:00 am
Economic Forecast 2014
Five industries weigh in on the year ahead, as the economy continues its slow recovery.
by - December 23, 2013 12:00 am
2013: Barber and Banks
Legal saga, merger activity lead Top 10 list for local business news in 2013.
by - December 17, 2013 1:35 pm
UA researchers develop assessment system for mobile POS technologies
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a risk-assessment tool to help retailers implement mobile point-of-sale technologies, according to a UA statement issued Tuesday (Dec. 17). Their study identifies…
by - December 16, 2013 5:00 pm
Gift card popularity may not save holiday sales
Gift cards are personal, practical, and they come with a price tag that matches anyone’s budget. That's why the National Retail Federation expects 80% of shoppers will add gift cards…
by - December 10, 2013 11:37 am
Walmart Promotes Cheesewright To Lead International Division
Executive is currently president and CEO of Walmarts currently Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Canada regions.
by - December 10, 2013 6:47 am
Retail import expectations rise on holiday sales estimates
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.8% in December over the same month last year, and the year should end with an increase…
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
Bezos the Brilliant
Was Amazons public announcement on drone deliveries just a clever strategy to drive Cyber Monday sales?
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
Daisy Commemorates Christmas Classic
The Rogers-based manufacturer will pay homage to the holiday movie A Christmas Story with a limited anniversary edition of its Red Ryder BB gun.
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
McMillon Opinion
Reaction to the news of Doug McMillons appointment as the next CEO of Walmart has been wide and varied.
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
Seven-Digit Deal
The land where a 41,000-SF Walmart Neighborhood Market will be constructed in Benton County has been officially sold to the retail giant.
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
Hasta La Vista
A speechwriter and director of executive communications at Walmart is on the move.
by - December 4, 2013 1:07 pm
Report: Walmart Footing Legal Fees For More Than 30 in Bribery Probe
An anti-corruption lawyer says the numbers suggest the U.S. Department of Justice is digging deep in its investigation.
by - November 25, 2013 8:01 am
Walmart Names Doug McMillon Next CEO
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced in a news release Monday that Doug McMillon, 47, has been elected by its board of directors to succeed Mike Duke, effective Feb. 1, 2014.