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WEBby Kim Souza - September 8, 2024 11:58 am. Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture across all the Arkansas regions. You can also sign up for daily e-mail news delivered every morning to your inbox.
Harps Food Stores has record revenue year amid COVID challenges
WEBJul 28, 2021 · Harps met the COVID-19 challenge directly in 2020. Despite the uncertainty, the regional grocery chain posted its first $1 billion year, ending the fiscal year (ended Aug. 30) with $1.01 billion in revenue. Harps also opened 20 new stores while the pandemic shut down much of the nation. CEO Kim Eskew said that as the country was idle in early ...
Walmart CEO sees supply chain challenges, inventory shortfalls …
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Email. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday (Sept. 9) supply chain problems and inventory shortages are as stark as he can remember in his 30 years in retail. He spoke candidly about the retail business during the 28th Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. On a positive note, McMillon said consumers are still spending money and he ...
Lyon College gives first look at new dental school
WEBLyon College leaders gave a sneak preview of a new dental school – the first in Arkansas – on Thursday evening (July 25). Located in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood in the old Alltel headquarters, Lyon’s new dental school will occupy seven stories in the 12-story structure including the top floor. A previous effort to locate the ...
Despite delays, Arkansas medical cannabis cultivator on track to be ...
WEBOct 6, 2018 · A representative for one of five companies awarded licenses to grow for Arkansas’ fledgling medical marijuana industry says the business will be ready to start cultivating and supplying the product...
The Supply Side: Me@Walmart app aims to improve store …
WEBJun 26, 2021 · Walmart has in recent years implemented a lot of technology to help store employees, but the latest investment in the Me@Walmart mobile app is the best thing local store employees said they have seen in a long time.
USA Truck to be acquired in a $435 million deal
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Van Buren-based USA Truck is being bought by Germany-based DB Schenker in a $435 million deal expected to close by the end of the year. The deal is for $31.72 per share of USA Truck (NASDAQ: USAK) and was approved by the USA Truck board of directors. Company shares closed Thursday at $14.58, meaning the acquisition price target represents a 117 ...
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal- Talk Business & Politics
WEBArkansas receives more than $32 million in federal grants for safer streets work. The cities of Little Rock and Springdale will receive $25 million and $5.187 million from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the U.S. Department of Transportation…. by Talk Business & Politics staff - September 5, 2024 4:00 pm.
Arkansas-based Splash Car Wash ramps up expansion plans as …
WEBJun 27, 2023 · After a record year, Arkansas-based Splash Car Wash is poised for more growth, especially in Northwest Arkansas.. In 2022, the car wash company grew to 300 employees and served 798,328 car wash and 95,388 oil change customers.
The Supply Side: Retailtainment takes new forms during COVID-19
WEBNov 18, 2020 · Retailtainment had been part of Walmart’s broad marketing strategy since 2014, when CEO Doug McMillon focused on using Supercenters as magnets to draw in consumers by offering unique experiences, often around movie releases and other promotions. Walmart founder Sam Walton was a fan of retailtainment. In his autobiography “Made in America ...
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