by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Sam’s Marks 25, Curbs Rice Buys
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 18, but the big news that followed was about 20-pound bags of rice.
Tag: retail
by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Prototype Team Embraces Efficiency Challenges
Wal-Mart’s prototype team embraces the difficulties of rolling out more energy efficient stores.
by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Arkansas SHRM Honors Human Resources Guru
Coleman Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the human resources world, was recently presented with the Jim Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award at the 22nd annual Human Resources State Conference and Exposition in Springdale.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Flagler Flap Exposes Well-Worn Business Lessons (Touch Points)
There are at least a couple lessons to be learned from the revelation that the video production company Wal-Mart Stores Inc. used for 30 years to film its annual meetings had no formal agreement.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Intangibles Qualities Can Contribute to Successes ( Commentary)
Many successful people have assembled a strong portfolio of ?intangibles? ? critical qualities that have helped them be successful, such as intuitiveness about other people or self-awareness that allows them to read and react to situations.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Modesty Key to FSB’s Marketplace Success
Lonoke-based First State Bank garners $245M in Northwest Arkansas commercial loans.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Ups Guidance, Hits New 52-week High
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. hit a new 52-week high on April 16 at $57.05, continuing an upward trend in value that has coincided with the national economic downturn.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Wave Enterprises Brings Nautique Boats to Market
Nick Bartelt has always been passionate about helping others discover and enjoy the water.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Bentonville Home for Chump Change
If you?re in the market and have a little extra change ? OK, a lot of extra change ? may we recommend the 12,000-SF Bentonville home owned by former Wal-Mart CEO David Glass? daughter and son-in-law.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Exec has Budding Brilliance
In their first ever ?Brilliant!? Issue, Conde Nast Portfolio editors laid out their picks for the biggest brains in today?s international business world.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Card Fees, Gas Prices Sting C-Store Owners
Record high fuel prices, combined with increasing credit card fees, are hurting the bottom line for gas retailers.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Transplace Shipper Symposium to Feature SmartWay
SmartWay Transport Partnership initiative will be presented at the 2008 Transplace Shipper Symposium will be held in Rogers at the Embassy Suites April 22-24.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Ask the Right Questions To Help Win Credibility (Human Factor by Grey Williams)
By asking the right questions managers can connect with staff
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Atlas Building Gets Second Life
SJS Hospitality to convert Atlas Life Building to Marriott Courtyard hotel
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Sansone Builds Walgreens on Former White Oak Spot
Sansone Builds Walgreens, Lichlyter Creates Storage Space
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
High-End Appliances Still Hot Item with Homeowners
Luxury kitchen appliances are selling briskly for owners of upscale homes.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
McDonald Creates New East Fayetteville Mixed-Use Space (Real Deals)
Clinton McDonald has announced plans to develop a 16.14-acre mixed-use development on the corner of Arkansas Highway 16 and River Meadows Drive in east Fayetteville.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Returns to Blogosphere with Buyer Insights
Since August 2007, Wal-Mart buyers and associates have been posting at the company-hosted checkoutblog.com.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
UPS Store, Entrepreneur Seeking Region’s Best
The UPS Store and Entrepreneur magazine are conducting a search for the Entrepreneur of the Year and the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. The magazine?s Web site will take nominations for top area businesses until June 30 with the winner featured on the
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Fast Lane Adds Space, Plans for June Opening
Chris and Katie Moore, owners of Fast Lane Entertainment, currently under construction in Roger?s Pleasant Crossing development, have improved upon their original plans and are gearing up for a June 9 opening.