By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff BENTONVILLE, Ark. – June 22, 2026 – Nearly two weeks before some Medicare recipients will be able to access so-called GLP-1 medications by paying one flat fee per month, the nation’s largest retailer announced a nationwide effort to help those same beneficiaries better understand new prescription drug coverage options for the […]
Year-End Earnings Beat Wall Street’s View by a Penny By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Feb. 19, 2026 – After recently reaching a record $1 trillion in market value, moving its stock trading to the tech-friendly Nasdaq, and hiring a new CEO late last year, the world’s largest retailer ended 2025 exceeding Wall […]
By The Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 19, 2026 — In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and looking ahead to Black History Month in February, Arkansas Black Vitality is launching a landmark series titled Black Women & The Economy: Empowering Change, Driving Growth, and Shaping the Future. This series moves beyond traditional storytelling […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Jan. 16, 2026 — Walmart Inc. has announced a major leadership transition, naming Latriece Watkins as the new President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., effective February 1, 2026. This appointment marks a significant moment for both the retail giant and the state of Arkansas, as Watkins—a McGehee native and Arkansas […]