by - January 15, 2014 2:21 pm
Supermarkets are the great-grandparents of all modern retail. And while they face on onslaught of increased competition. experts don’t expect them to become extinct anytime soon. That said, a recent…
by - January 13, 2014 5:36 pm
Financial media firm 24/4 Wall St. recently released its top 10 list of hated companies for 2013. The ranking is based on protests from workers or disenchanted shareholders. Out of…
by - January 13, 2014 11:56 am
The major security breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus and at least three other anonymous small retailers this past holiday season are sending strong signals to retailers, consumers and local banks…
by - January 12, 2014 8:32 pm
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…
by - January 9, 2014 3:36 pm
• 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
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
Researchers work to develop a risk-assessment tool to assist with mobile point-of-sale technology.
by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
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
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
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
Five industries weigh in on the year ahead, as the economy continues its slow recovery.
by - December 23, 2013 12:00 am
Legal saga, merger activity lead Top 10 list for local business news in 2013.
by - December 17, 2013 1:35 pm
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 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
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
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
Was Amazons public announcement on drone deliveries just a clever strategy to drive Cyber Monday sales?
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
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
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
The land where a 41,000-SF Walmart Neighborhood Market will be constructed in Benton County has been officially sold to the retail giant.
