The Whole Health Institute will be launching construction on a new facility in Bentonville in the upcoming year. Announced in January 2020, the Whole Health Institute is the brainchild of Walmart scion Alice Walton. The Whole Health Institute is a…
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Bikeable Building to Open in Downtown Bentonville in 2022
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMost people drive to walk. Others bike. Now, there is one office building where employees can bike at work. In downtown Bentonville, work has commenced on a six-story, 230,000 square-foot office complex that will be bikeable. Named “The Ledger,” this…
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Gray Returns to Arkansas, Taking the Executive Chef Spot at The Preacher’s Son
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAn award-winning Bentonville restaurant has landed a new executive chef. Starting in mid-December, Neal Gray will be taking over the kitchen at The Preacher’s Son in downtown Bentonville. Gray aims to craft a “casual environment…while paying homage to, and celebrating…
Walmart may be partnering with Comcast on a smart TV development and distribution deal. In its latest Walmart scoop, the Wall Street Journal reports that the Bentonville retailer has been approached by Comcast to distribute and sell smart TVS running…
Citing “civil unrest,” Walmart has taken all guns and ammunition from its sales floors in the United States this week. Firearms and ammunition will still be sold during this period. However, the displays will not be available and the products…
WeWork Labs has expanded to Northwest Arkansas, establishing its headquarters in Bentonville at the Massey Building. WeWorks Labs is a global platform for early-stage startups and small businesses that is part of the WeWork company. Partnering with the Northwest Arkansas…
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Walmart Introducing New Leadership Structure, Raising Wages for 165K Hourly Associates
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is introducing new leadership roles at its Supercenter location, increasing responsibilities and wages for these associates. In a corporate blog post, the Bentonville retailer announced its place to shift to a “team-based operating model” similar to models that have…
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Revenue, Sales Rise for Walmart During Fiscal Year’s Second Quarter
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGlobal demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled strong growth for Walmart. The Bentonville retailer saw its second-quarter revenue and net sales rise across multiple sectors due to the health crisis. During the second quarter, Walmart pulled in $137.7…
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Walmart Cutting Hundreds of Corporate Jobs in Streamlining Effort
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is trimming its corporate back office in an effort to streamline its retail business. Bloomberg reported on Thursday morning that Walmart is laying off hundreds of corporate workers in a bid to increase productivity and efficiency. The departments that…
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Walmart Rolling Out Third Round of Bonuses During Pandemic
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is rolling out more cash bonuses for full-time and part-time employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Bentonville-based retailer will be distributing roughly $428 million in cash bonuses to associates at Walmart stores, Sam’s Club stores, distribution centers and…