BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The latest chapter in the story of Kath McLay’s impressive Walmart career began last August, when she was named president and chief executive officer of Walmart International. McLay replaced Judith McKenna, who retired after six years at the division’s helm. McLay took on the leadership role at International after four years of
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart International president and CEO Judith McKenna is retiring after 27 years with the company. Kath McLay will become the president and CEO of Walmart International, and Chris Nicholas will take McLay’s place as president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S. The leadership changes will take effect on Monday, September 11. Walmart
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Sam’s Club, and this fall Kathryn McLay will observe her fourth anniversary at the helm of the membership warehouse club chain. Her tenure has witnessed an ongoing resurgence at Sam’s Club, culminating in management’s decision this year to return to expansion mode
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new
NEW YORK – The pandemic has put consumers in the driver’s seat: it’s a truism voiced repeatedly at this week’s NRF Retail Converge conference. Kath McLay, president and chief executive officer at Sam’s Club, shares the sentiment, and thinks the new normal also is an opportunity for retailers willing to engage consumers on their terms.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is taking a number of steps to protect the health of its associates who are working during the COVID-19 pandemic, company executives said Tuesday. In a corporate blog post, Walmart U.S. president and CEO John Furner and Sam’s Club president and CEO, Kath McLay detailed the steps the retailer is taking: