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Connecticut Painter Finds Everyday Art in Walmart

“I went from being the guy who got thrown out of Wal-Mart for taking photos of cashiers to now I can actually set up in any Wal-Mart in anyplace in the world,” says Connecticut artist Brendan O’Connell. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s […]

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Sam’s Club gets serious about e-commerce | RetailingToday.com

Former Barnes & Noble executive Jamie Iannone was named president and CEO of Samsclub.com in a restructuring that elevates and integrates Sam’s Club’s online business into the Walmart’s Global eCommerce business unit based in California. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors […]

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Walmarts new campaign could be reason for rezoning petitions | Northwest Arkansas News – KHBS Home

Development experts said they are seeing a new trend in rezoning since the launch of Walmarts “Buy American” campaign. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via Walmarts new campaign could be reason for rezoning petitions | Northwest Arkansas News – KHBS […]

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A Good Move: Wal-Mart CEO Duke steps down; McMillon is successor in New Year

Wal-Mart Stores CEO and President Mike Duke plans to step down Feb. 1. The company says Doug McMillon, head of international operations, will succeed him. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via Wal-Mart CEO steps down; McMillon is successor – StamfordAdvocate.

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Walmart slashing supplier orders as merchandise goes unsold – Bloomberg | WalmartHelp.com

“U.S. inventory growth at Wal-Mart outstripped sales gains in the second quarter at a faster rate than at the retailer’s biggest rivals. Merchandise has been piling up because consumers have been spending less freely than Wal-Mart projected, and the company has forfeited some sales because it doesn’t have enough workers in stores to keep shelves […]

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My Private Brand – Asda Launches Chosen by Kids

Walmart-owned British retailer Asda has begun rollout of a 180 skus Private Brand for children, called ‘Chosen By Kids’. The new line is a sub-brand of Asda’s ‘Chosen By You’ brand, products will include golden syrup-flavored porridge pots, mini tomato wraps, snacks and microwaveable ready-meals, including a spaghetti and meatball meal containing ‘hidden vegetables’. Blue […]

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The Trends Shaping the Future of Retail

This month’s edition of the trade publication Retail Leader gives us an in-depth look at five trends expected to shape the future of retail. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors Shaping the Future of Retail – Cover Story – Retail Leader.

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Wal-Mart sales disappoint as U.S. shoppers curb spending | Reuters

Reuters – Wal-Mart Stores Inc WMT.N reported a surprise decline in quarterly same-store sales in the United States, its biggest market, after shoppers came in less often because higher taxes and gasoline prices were leaving them with less spending money. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for […]

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False Start … Walmart India Head Leaves Seven Months After CFO Suspended

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) said the head of its Indian unit has left, the latest setback for the world’s largest retailer in the country where it is in the midst of government and internal investigations. via Wal-Mart India Head Leaves Seven Months After CFO Suspended – Bloomberg. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail […]

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Piling On …. Walmart, Target End Paula Deen Relationships says HFN

In the wake of the controversy regarding racist remarks Paula Deen admitted to, Walmart and Target have ended their relationships with her company, Paula Deen Enterprises. via Walmart, Target End Paula Deen Relationships | HFN, Home Furnishings News, housewares, rugs, furniture, textiles, tabletop, retail. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, […]

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