by - January 20, 2014 12:00 am
Discount Giant Builds Beer Portfolio
Dollar General will start selling beer at several Northwest Arkansas locations.
Tag: retail
by - January 20, 2014 12:00 am
Springdale Business Leader Stan Bedford Dies in Hospice
Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse, a longtime friend, said Bedford was a tremendous Godly example of what a businessman should be.
by - January 20, 2014 12:00 am
Watkins Star Still Rising At Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Spelman College graduate Latriece Watkins is proud of her success at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but she is also excited about the next phase in her career.
by - January 15, 2014 2:21 pm
Kantar report debunks grocery retail, shopper myths
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
24/7 Wall St. releases “Most Hated Company” list
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
Target data breach highlights cyber safety needs
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
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…
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?