Tag: retail

Springdale Sams Club Construction to Begin

Earthmoving equipment and jobsite trailers have assembled at the construction site.

Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.3 Billion for Jet.com

If it survives regulatory approval, the deal will represent the largest sum ever paid for an online company, according to The New York Times.

Walmart Agrees To Buy Jet.com For $3 Billion

The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, has been approved by the boards of directors for both companies and is expected to close this calendar year.

Academy Sports Hires Walmarts Gloeckler as Chief Merchandiser

Michelle Gloeckler, 50, is currently the executive vice president of the consumables and health & wellness divisions and U.S. manufacturing lead for Walmart U.S. She joined Walmart in 2009 as the vice president of candy, seasonal food gifts and impulse items for Walmart U.S.

Tyson Foods Hires E-Commerce Chief

Tim Madigan spent the last two years at SC Johnson, initially as North American e-commerce director, and later as global e-commerce director. He will be based in the companys Chicago office.

Soderquist Remembered as a People Person

Former Walmart executives and the CEO of Soderquist Leadership share memories of the influential business leader.

When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door

In retail, as in life, seizing opportunity is critically important.

Drop Ship Selling Is a Recipe for Success (OPINION)

Walmart is asking the supplier community to help transform its online item selection.

Retail Report: Pokmon Go and How Millennials Define Foodie

National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Health Food in America

Trivia on hot topics in the retail world.

One of a Kind (EDITORS NOTE)

There was a buzz that accompanied former Walmart executive Don Soderquist when he walked into a room.

Don Soderquist: Lifelong Cubs Fan

The recently deceased business leader faithfully suffered through many losing seasons with his hometown team.

Sale of Fayetteville Retail Center Brings $23.3 Million

S.J. Collins Enterprises of Fairburn, Georgia, has sold the College Marketplace retail center in Fayetteville, anchored by Whole Foods Market.

Tyson Foods Inc. Continues Evolution

Tom Hayes, who was promoted in June from chief commercial officer to president, said the company will not hire a replacement for his former position, and he has subsequently announced a number of organizational changes.

Hortons Donate $1 Million to Arkansas Childrens Northwest

Darren and Karen Horton, whose grandson is a former patient at Arkansas Childrens Hospital in Little Rock, have pledged their financial support of the Arkansas Childrens Hospital campus in Springdale.

Don Soderquist, Former Walmart Executive, Dies at 82

Former Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Don Soderquist died Thursday morning from complications of heart surgery, according to a statement provided by the leadership development organization that was founded in his name. Soderquist was founding executive of Soderquist Leadership in Siloam Springs and a 2010 inductee into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.

Bentonville land at Walton-backed health care campus sells for $18 million

Fort Smith metro building permits up more than 90% through March

EIA: Declining oil demand to lead to lower oil, gasoline prices

Habitat for Humanity CEO Ashley Wheeler looks to scale home projects