Tag: retail

How We Built the Lineup for a Special Episode

The Focus on Suppliers episode on the week of the Walmart Shareholders Meeting needed to educate, entertain and have heart.

Can a Supplier Come Back From a Price Increase? (OPINION)

How Alliance Rubber Co. is rebounding from a spike in the cost of rubber.

Retail Report: Online Reviews and Redefining Healthy

National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Changing Food Preferences

Trivia on hot topics in the retail industry.

Springfield Coke Bottler to Acquire NWA Territory

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has signed a letter of intent to buy territories owned by Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. in Northwest Arkansas.

Retail Highlights From Mary Meeker’s Annual Tech Report

Fun fact No. 1: There are now about 3 billion global internet users, or about 42 percent of the worlds population.

In Walmarts Backyard, OmniiX Focuses on Amazon

The company, led be co-founder and CEO John W. Collins, helps brands thrive on Amazon.

Tax Receipts Slide 1 Percent in March

Arkansas sales tax receipts totaled $101.14 million, compared to $101.41 million in the same month last year.

McMillon Outlines Next Chapter at 46th Walmart Shareholders Meeting

We have the opportunity to reimagine retail again, president and CEO Doug McMillon said Friday before approximately 14,000 people inside Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus.

Smiley Face Returns To Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The smiley face of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is making a comeback and will be featured in ads over the summer.

The Brave New World of Omnichannel Shopping

Former Walmart exec Ron Tiarks speaks on the impact of online shopping on the retail industry.

Behind the Scenes at Focus on Suppliers

The first time guests meet Emmy award-winning journalist Neile Jones, she makes them feel like an old friend.

Retail Report: Unkempt Stores, Shifting Delivery Standards

National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: How Much Cheese do Americans Eat?

Trivia about hot topics in the retail industry.

NWABJ Celebrates 2016 Fast 15 Class

Speaker Jeff Clapper, chief executive officer of retail education company 8th & Walton in Bentonville, spoke about success and failure.

Wal-Mart Profits Down 7.8 Percent in 1Q

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. saw earnings drop 7.8 percent after investments in people and technology, but exceeded analysts expectations by 10 cents.

Walmart, McKesson Corp. Collaborate To Lower Drug Costs

Drug distributor McKesson Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will collaborate to source generic pharmaceuticals for their U.S. operations, according to a news release Monday. The companies, which have worked together for 30 years, also expanded a long-term distribution agreement.

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10