Shopping

On Aug. 5, Walmart announced that it is acquiring Volt Systems, a technology company that provides suppliers with enhanced on-demand visibility into merchandising resources.  The technology company describes itself as specializing in “omnichannel engagement” with an eye towards “human-led interactions,”…

Little Rock-based real estate development team Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners recently brokered the sale of the Riverdale Shopping Center off Cantrell Road in Little Rock. The major shopping center was sold May 20 for just over $16 million…

In 2020, Walmart has been heavily investing in new technologies and partnerships designed to bring their products to a wider audience. From drone delivery service to a new subscription service, the Bentonville retailer has taken more innovative approaches to adapt…

Thousands of Arkansans have adjusted their lives in big ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from working at home to attending online church services. But everyone still has to eat. Some shoppers are changing the way they get their groceries,…

by Jeremy Peppas Thanksgiving is just around the corner and after the turkey, and a nap, then some leftovers, comes the shopping. First and foremost is Black Friday, the day after the holiday when sales are plentiful and shoppers wait…

JetBlue Airways Corp. is suing Walmart for trademark infringement in a bid to block the company from using the name “Jetblack” for a new shopping service. The Long Island-headquartered airline sued Walmart in a Manhattan federal court on Friday. JetBlue…

Walmart is overhauling Jet.com, the ecommerce company that it acquired in 2016. The Bentonville retail giant is absorbing multiple Jet.com teams into its own online business. The retail, technology, marketing, analytics and product teams will be integrated into Walmart’s ecommerce…

Walmart is stepping up its ecommerce game by delivering groceries directly to customer’s refrigerators. The new delivery service, Walmart InHome Delivery, is designed to help customers save time by allowing them to order groceries via an app and have a…

It’s back-to-school time, and that means families will be picking up their school supply lists and going shopping. Arkansas is holding its annual sales tax weekend this weekend, from Saturday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 5. The sales tax weekend…