The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting the third annual ‘Race for a Healthier Tomorrow’ Saturday, April 23, with “Champion Sponsor,” Sam’s Club. The timed 5K race and family fun walk will start at the front steps of the State…
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UA 28th Annual Business Forecast Luncheon Coming Jan. 28 in Rogers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas’ 28th annual Business Forecast Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in the World Trade Center District in Rogers, and will feature a panel…
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Walmart Reports 2Q Revenue of $141B
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWalmart reported second-quarter revenue of $141 billion this week. That’s up 2.4 percent over last year’s 2Q, pandemic-impacted $137.7 billion. Net income of $4.28 billion, or $1.52 per share, was reported for the quarter, down from $6.48 billion, ($2.27 per…
Walmart announced Tuesday that it will begin offering free college tuition and textbooks to their 1.5 million employees across the country including employees of Sam’s Club. The move is part of the corporation’s campaign to attract and retain workers at…
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Former Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer Takes Top Job at Walgreens Boot Alliance
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFormer Sam’s Club executive Rosalind Brewer has been named the chief executive for Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc., a retail and wholesale pharmacy corporation that encompasses Walgreens, Duane Reade and other brands. She will also be joining the Walgreens Boot Alliance…
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Walmart Shows Strong Growth in Third Quarter with $134.7 Billion in Total Revenue
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleDespite an ongoing pandemic that has roiled industries across the globe, Walmart is continuing to post strong revenue numbers. The mega-retailer announced that it had $134.7 billion in total revenue in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, an increase…
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Hosting Drug Take Back Events as Part of DEA Effort
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart and Sam’s Club will be participating in medication disposal efforts this October as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Oct. 24, the retailers will be hosting in-person events at select store…
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Starting July 22, Kroger Customers Required to Wear Masks
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleKroger is instituting a mask requirement for customers, starting next week. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocery store chain, the largest in the United States, is the latest company to establish a mask requirement for customers. Kroger previously had set a mask…
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Walmart Requires Customers to Wear Masks, Starting July 20
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart will now require customers to wear masks while shopping in its stores. Two Walmart executives announced that the retailer would be taking this step in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases spiking across the United States. Walmart…
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Walmart Takes Additional Measures to Limit COVID-19 Spread
Walmart is taking further precautions to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. Stores have already started closing overnight for cleaning, installing sneeze guards at checkout and pharmacies, using wipes and sprayers for carts and putting up signs to encourage social…