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 ...
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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.
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...
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 ...
Onyx Coffee receives ‘Living Wage’ status - Talk Business & Politics
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Rogers-based Onyx Coffee Lab has been certified by Living Wage for Us for the company’s commitment to paying all workers a living wage. According to Lilburn, Ga.-based Living Wage, Onyx is the first Arkansas company to attain the recognition. Living Wage for Us defines a living wage as employee pay that covers the basic cost of living in the area where the business operates, ensuring that ...
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 ...
Connections: United Bank announces new board chairman
WEBDec 18, 2019 · Springdale-based United Bank has appointed Darrin Pitts as chairman of its board of directors. Pitts has served on the board for the past seven years. Donnie Pitts, his brother, has been added to the eight-person board. They are the sons of the late Don Pitts, the former chairman of United Holding Co., the family owned entity that owns United Bank and United Built Homes (UBH).
Attorney General investigating Fort Smith company for potential …
WEBJul 24, 2024 · An investigation is underway on 4811 S. Zero Street LLC, in Fort Smith, a company state officials suspect has connections to Chinese foreign nationals who may want to be near the foreign military pilot training center at …
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Walmart supply chain and logistics chief talks about challenges ...
WEBTim Cooper, senior vice president of supply chain and grocery and reverse logistics at Walmart, spoke Wednesday (Dec. 1) about lessons learned in the past 20 months since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the nation.