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With the Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit just 65 days away, the event has released a sneak peak of its agenda for Oct. 16-18 in downtown Bentonville.  This year’s summit presenters feature industry leaders in mobility & supply chain, cybersecurity, health…

The University of Arkansas announced this morning (Aug. 12) that the Sam M. Walton College of Business’ program for studying supply chain, which has been ranked No. 1  in North America by Gartner, Inc., has been officially renamed to the…

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,”…

(Photo Courtesy of Children’s Miracle Network)   As part of this year’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising campaign, Walmart and Sam’s Club have raised more than $1 million. The campaign ran from June 13 to July 10, and the total…

The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced Wednesday the addition of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Judy McReynolds of ArcBest and Jason Morris of Walmart. The new board members, whose tenure has already begun, will be introduced formally…

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and Kellogg Company have partnered to enhance the college’s Certified Retail Analyst (CRA) program by providing access to Nielsen syndicated data. The collaboration will offer students comprehensive and timely information on market shares, competitive sales…

Vonnice Boone Program Manager II – Associate Resource Groups, Walmart   Vonnice Boone, MBA, is a transplant from the Washington, D.C. area. Boone is a proud graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she earned a Bachelor…

Walmart has signed a definitive agreement with Canoo, a high-tech advanced mobility company, to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units. The vehicles will be used…

Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has joined the incoming ownership group for the Denver Broncos, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, according to a report released by The Fayetteville Flyer on Monday. The Flyer’s Todd Gill reported that…

This week, more than 1,100 businesses from across the country pitched their products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants at Walmart’s ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of…