The Abilene Independent School District's dress code requirements this year have negatively affected the business of local retailers in revenue and inventory. For the 2014 - 2015 school year, the AISD has implemented a standardized dress code for the middle schools in the district. With the dress code change, the Abilene retailers need the ... [Read More…]
Former Walmart president to speak at luncheon
Mike Duke, former president and CEO of Walmart stores, will speak at the College of Business Administration Distinguished Speakers luncheon Tuesday. The event will begin at 11:45 a.m. in the Hunter Welcome Center. The Distinguished Speakers luncheon has been a regular event organized by Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business ... [Read More…]
Wal-Mart Supercenter prepared for grand opening
By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The new Wal-Mart Supercenter was scheduled to open Wednesday at State Highway 351 and Interstate 20 and is the beginning of a new chain of developments that will flood the area in the coming months and years. Students have mixed emotions about the new developments, such as Wal-Mart and Cracker Barrel, going on so ... [Read More…]
Developers hope Wal-Mart will spark business: Supercenter to be first step in developing north section of town
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Kathey Garner can't help but smile as the people walk inside in droves. Her cherry-red hair glows from the sun setting outside. She fiddles with her bright pink returns stickers, pulls the shopping carts apart as new customers walk in while cheerfully calling out, "Are you ladies doing all right, this ... [Read More…]