by - July 8, 2013 12:00 am
Fort Smith Regions Economy Mixed Bag in First Quarter 13
Auto sales, residential building permits and overall employment numbers have improved.
Tag: retail
by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Niche Products, Markets Propel Growth of Harps
The company thats been in an aggressive expansion mode since about 2005 plans to keep up the five-stores-a-year goal for at least five more years, company officials say.
by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Sleep System Debuts in Rogers
Developer said Sleep in Motion would look to establish its brand nationally.
by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Rogers Landmark Could be Altered Dramatically
Owner of Susie Q Malt Shop is in line to receive a liquor permit.
by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Opportunity: Knocked
Rhea Lana’s drawing fire from U.S. Department of Labor.
by - June 21, 2013 11:50 am
State Economy Remains Sluggish
Employment data is going sideways, analyst says.
by - June 19, 2013 4:36 pm
Food retail is a marketshare game
Since the great recession five years ago, food retailers and consumer packaged goods suppliers have largely relied on inflation to drive top line revenue growth, but Tuesday’s (June 18) CPI…
by - June 10, 2013 5:03 pm
Consumers expected to spend $13 billion on Dad
Father’s Day is June 16 and retailers expect consumers to dole out $119.84 per person for dear ole dad. Spending is expected to total roughly $13.3 billion, up slightly from…
by - June 10, 2013 4:17 pm
Retailers remain cautious on merchandise imports
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.1% in June over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report…
by - June 10, 2013 12:00 am
‘Last Chance’ In Name Only
Springdale liquor store no longer last chance for booze.
by - June 7, 2013 1:44 pm
Employees Focus of Wal-Mart’s Annual Meeting
Opportunity was the buzzword throughout Friday’s star-studded event.
by - May 31, 2013 9:57 am
McMillon to Speak at Forty Under 40 Event
Walmart International president and CEO will highlight annual event in August.
by - May 21, 2013 11:37 am
Retailers quietly battle loss prevention
It seems to be the subject that few want to talk about, yet behind the scenes retailers actively pursue means to protect their assets from theft and damage coming from…
by - May 20, 2013 6:00 pm
Future Shopper: Changing attitudes reshape retail
Much has been written about the convergence of technology and the act of shopping — a behavior that dates back some 10,000 years to the ancient Persian empire. And while…
by - May 16, 2013 10:46 am
Wal-Mart Misses 1Q Earnings Estimate
The Bentonville-based retailer’s profit grew 1.07 percent over last year’s first quarter.
by - April 19, 2013 2:52 pm
Hastings in Fayetteville Set to Close After 24 Years
The retail outlet will close June 9.
by - April 3, 2013 11:33 pm
Sam’s Club faces heightened competition (updated)
It’s been more than 14 months since Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Sam’s Club, took the reins at the warehouse club and began shifting focus back toward small business members. Analysts…
by - April 1, 2013 6:29 pm
More mobile checkout used in NWA, Fort Smith
Mobile technology is changing the face of retail and it is not just companies that cater to a younger clientele joining the trend. Companies, such as Wal-Mart and JCPenney, have…
by - April 1, 2013 12:00 am
Caseys Eyes Bigger Slice of NWA Pie
Convenience store chain has opened nine locations in six cities since entering the market.
by - March 19, 2013 3:41 pm
Fort Smith Economy: Some Good, Some Bad
Monthly report highlights gains and losses.