Tag: retail

Lee Scott Gives Final Thoughts

A couple weeks before the announcement Lee Scott would be succeeded by Mike Duke as CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Scott shared his thoughts with associates on Barack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States.

GGP Ails Won’t Affect Promenade in Rogers

Deadlines to restructure billions in debt are looming, but even a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by General Growth Properties Inc., co-owner of Pinnacle Hills Promenade, won’t impact operations at the outdoor mall in Rogers.

Rock Creek Apartments Set for Fort Smith (Real Deals)

Foster Files and Harris Land Development and Construction Management recently purchased a building permit valued at $2.8 million to construct a 56-unit multi-family development in Fort Smith; Mathias Storage Buildings in Springdale recently sold for $1.3

Stronger Dollar Clobbers International Numbers (Touchpoints by Andrew Jensen)

Wal-Mart International has been the Bentonville retailer’s fastest growing division for years and is projected to top $100 billion in sales for the first time during the 2009 fiscal year that ends Jan. 31.

Leading S&P in 2008, Wal-Mart Continues Capital

What do Wall Street investors and Wal-Mart shoppers have in common? Both are bargain hunting nowadays.

AC/DC and Wal-Mart Make Black Magic

It sure looks like hardcore rock fans shook off any squeamishness about picking up the new AC/DC album at their local Wal-Mart.

Business Broker Buys Available

We like to tell Whispers readers what types of businesses are up for sale; it looks like a diverse group of business owners are thinking they would like to sell out.

Small Business Makes Adjustments As Credit Markets Apply Squeeze

Small business owners are not feeling the full force of credit crisis.

Bath Junkie Hits Road at Sam’s Club; Retail Sales Slip

Bath Junkie, founded in 1996 by Judy Zimmer and daughter Jocelyn Murray and franchised in 2000, now has 70 stores across the country and plans to have around five more by this Christmas.

Sales Slump In September

Retail sales for September slid by the greatest amount in three years.

Enrollment Numbers, Corporate Learning Up at NWACC

College President Dr. Becky Paneitz says the activity is one sign of the record headcount of 7,298 students in the fall semester of 2008, a 12.8 percent increase over last year?s enrollment.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Takes Fast 15 Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal announces open nominations for the Fast 15, profiles of 15 of Northwest Arkansas? youngest professionals on the fast track to success.

Furniture Store Switches Hands

IQ Furniture of Springdale became BCBC Modern in June.

Scooter Sellers Grow

Another dealer is hoping to monopolize on the scooter craze that has hit wallet-conscious consumers.

WaMu Mug on eBay

We didn?t know whether to laugh or cry when we saw a WaMu coffee mug being auctioned on ebay just days after the bank?s failure.

Democratic Trend Draws More Wal-Mart Dollars

The political action committees for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Tyson Foods Inc. have dramatically altered the direction of their dollars this year with high-stakes issues affecting their companies to be decided by the next Congress and President.

Discount Retailers a Shelter in the Storm (Touch Points)

While financials have been battered and the broader index is now down more than 25 percent from its all-time high of 14,164 set Oct. 9, investors ? reckoning correctly that folks still have to eat and dress ? have put their faith in discount retailers dur

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal