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…
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Walton College of Business Renames Supply Chain Department to J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 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…
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Walmart Acquires Volt Systems
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn 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,”…
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Raise Over $1M for Arkansas Children’s Hospital
by AMP Staffby AMP Staff(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…
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McReynolds, Morris Join Arkansas Research Alliance Board
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 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…
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NWACC, Kellogg Partner on College’s Certified Retail Analyst Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNorthWest 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…
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Walmart to Purchase 4,500 Canoo EVs for Growing eCommerce Business
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWalmart 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…
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Condoleezza Rice Joins Walton Group in Denver Broncos Acquisition
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer 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…
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Walmart Wraps Up Largest-Ever Annual Open Call Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThis 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…