Eric Howerton
A-State Launches Management Seminar Featuring Prominent Arkansas Business Leaders
The tentative speakers lineup includes Home BancShares Chairman and CEO John Allison, Rock Dental Brands CEO Kristi Casey and Hytrol President David Peacock. read more >
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Omnichannel Retail, Walmart Culture at Heart of Bentonville Business Podcast
The “Doing Business in Bentonville” podcast recently celebrated 100 episodes of retail insight, Walmart wisdom and lessons in omnichannel leadership. read more >
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NWA Tech Founders Launch AI Ad Platform for Walmart Suppliers
Eric Howerton and JS Bull, founders of AdFury.ai, are launching a platform to streamline digital ad creation for Walmart's retail media network, using AI to generate tailored ads quickly while maintaining brand consistency. read more >
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SKU Ninja + WhyteSpyder Bought by London Firm Ascential
The Rogers-based company services more than 80 brands sold on Walmart.com, utilizing a mix of technology-driven search engine optimization and retail insights. read more >
WhyteSpyder’s Eric Howerton: Function of Retail Evolution Is Disruption of Retail Tradition
Eric Howerton, growth officer of SKU Ninja + WhyteSpyder of Springdale, discusses disruption, and how to remain the disruptor. read more >
NWA E-Commerce Firm Launches SKU Ninja Software
E-commerce firm WhyteSpyder announced Monday the launch of its SKU Ninja software designed to help retailers and suppliers manage, monitor and publish content to improve and scale e-commerce sales. read more >
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