by - August 8, 2016 7:50 am
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.
Tag: retail
by - August 5, 2016 8:26 am
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.
by - August 1, 2016 10:57 am
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.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Soderquist Remembered as a People Person
Former Walmart executives and the CEO of Soderquist Leadership share memories of the influential business leader.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door
In retail, as in life, seizing opportunity is critically important.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Drop Ship Selling Is a Recipe for Success (OPINION)
Walmart is asking the supplier community to help transform its online item selection.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Retail Report: Pokmon Go and How Millennials Define Foodie
National headlines from the retail world.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Retail Details: Health Food in America
Trivia on hot topics in the retail world.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
One of a Kind (EDITORS NOTE)
There was a buzz that accompanied former Walmart executive Don Soderquist when he walked into a room.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Don Soderquist: Lifelong Cubs Fan
The recently deceased business leader faithfully suffered through many losing seasons with his hometown team.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
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.
by - July 28, 2016 11:38 am
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.
by - July 25, 2016 4:30 pm
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.
by - July 22, 2016 10:52 am
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.
by - July 18, 2016 10:17 am
Bentonville Company Throws Support Behind ACH With $1 Million Gift
Premier Concepts LLC of Bentonville has donated $1 million toward the construction of the Arkansas Childrens Hospital campus in Springdale. The gift will be distributed to the project over the next five years.
by - July 18, 2016 12:00 am
Tips for Suppliers to Take the Social Media Plunge
Although the social media waters may scare you, you can no longer sit on a deck chair and watch the waves.
by - July 4, 2016 12:01 am
Walmart Patents Biometric Data System for Detecting Unhappy Shoppers
Walmart wants to know it all, and technology is here to help.
by - July 4, 2016 12:00 am
At the Turn: Where Were At, Where Were Going in 2016
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal editorial staff interviewed experts and leaders in select industries for their analysis on the state of business so far in 2016 and projections for the next six months.
by - July 4, 2016 12:00 am
Big Three Exceed Expectations So Far in 2016
Analysts skeptical whether trend will continue through the end of the year.
by - July 4, 2016 12:00 am
How Memento Answers Questions about FSMA
The key to understanding the Food Safety Modernization Act is reverse-order chronology.