February 6, 2023 by MMR
Five Below, Judy Werthauser, Walmart U.S.
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, People, Retail News

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has named Judy Werthauser as executive vice president and chief people officer. In this role, she will lead the people strategy within Walmart U.S., focused on career growth and associate opportunity, prioritizing well-being, driving a culture of belonging, and enhancing the company’s digital ways of working. “As the Walmart U.S. team
January 30, 2023 by Jeffrey Woldt
John Furner, NRF Big Show, Walmart U.S.
2023, Issue 01-30-2023, Issues
NEW YORK — A paradox at the heart of the retailing business was brought to light during the first keynote session at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. John Furner, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., addressed the constancy of change in the industry during his opening remarks at Javits Center and, in a
January 24, 2023 by MMR
John Furner memo, Walmart associates, Walmart U.S.
Leading Headlines, Retail News

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Starting next month, Walmart will begin investing in higher wages for associates in the United States, John Furner, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., said in a memo sent today to all U.S.-based associates. Furner said the commitment is one of four new ways Walmart will be investing in associates.
January 16, 2023 by MMR
Charles Redfield, Merchant, Merchant of the Year, Walmart, Walmart U.S.
2023, Featured Articles, Issue 01-16-2023, Issues, Leading Headlines, Retail News

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As Walmart’s chief merchandising officer, Charles Redfield and his team are responsible for making sure the retailer’s customers, whether shopping online or in stores, can always find the items they want at the lowest possible prices. The high rate of inflation that has shocked consumers in the past year has made that
December 12, 2022 by MMR
Bill Shinton, Colleen Lindholz, Derrick Shaffer, Fresh Direct, heather hughes, Karen Staniforth, Kroger Health, Kroger Health president Colleen Lindholz, People Who Made a Difference, Rite Aid, Scott Crawford, Vinima Shekhar, Walgreens, Walmart U.S.
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Mass Market Retailers held a reception in New York City recently to honor the executives chosen as the publication’s “People Who Made a Difference” in 2022. Receiving awards were: Scott Crawford, chief merchandising officer at Fresh Direct; Heather Hughes, group vice president of beauty, personal care, seasonal at Walgreens; and Vinima Shekhar, vice president of
September 1, 2021 by MMR
distribution centers, fulfillment centers, hiring, Joe Metzger, Karisa Sprague, transportation offices, Walmart, Walmart U.S.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart plans to hire an additional 20,000 workers in its distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and transportation offices, the company said Wednesday. The retailer will hold special hiring events on September 8 and 9 in an effort to attract the best and brightest candidates to staff its supply chain locations and support its
July 12, 2021 by MMR
John Furner, Walmart U.S.
2021, Issue 07-12-2021, Issues
NEW YORK — It’s still “too early to tell” what pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior will persist with the return to normalcy, Walmart U.S. president and chief executive officer John Furner said last month. Interviewed by National Retail Federation president and CEO Matthew Shay during NRF’s Retail Converge Conference, Furner acknowledged that Walmart experienced an
October 28, 2019 by MMR
Greg Foran, John Furner, Sam's Club, Walmart U.S.
2019, Issue 10-28-2019, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam’s Club chief executive officer John Furner is set to assume the high-profile role of CEO of Walmart U.S. on November 1. Furner is succeeding Greg Foran, who is leaving the company to return to his native New Zealand to lead Air New Zealand Ltd. Foran, who joined Walmart in 2011 and
October 10, 2019 by MMR
Doug McMillon, Greg Foran, John Furner, Walmart, Walmart U.S.
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BENTONVILLE — Walmart said Thursday that John Furner will become the president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., effective November 1. Furner, who currently serves as president and CEO of Sam’s Club, will succeed Greg Foran, who has led Walmart U.S. for five years. Foran is leaving Walmart to become CEO at Air New
February 25, 2019 by MMR
fourth quarter, Sam's Club, Walmart, Walmart U.S.
2019, Issue 02-25-2019
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart demonstrated its appeal to American shoppers in the fourth quarter with solid same-store sales growth at Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club. The better-than-expected fourth quarter financial results reflected strength across a range of product categories, including toys, home, seasonal, electronics and grocery. Digital sales were up 43% in the quarter and
January 11, 2019 by MMR
Barbara Messing, Walmart, Walmart Grocery Pickup, Walmart U.S.
Retail News, Videos

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The spotlight is shining on Walmart’s in-store pickup program with the retailer’s launch this week of a national advertising campaign to promote the fulfillment option. “[W]ith the service now available nationally and growing in both popularity and to even more locations this year, we’re kicking off 2019 with our biggest and first-ever
November 26, 2018 by MMR
Black Friday, ICSC, ICSC president and CEO Tom McGee, International Council of Shopping Centers, Steve Bratspies, Walmart U.S.
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NEW YORK —Black Friday lived up to its reputation as the busiest shopping day of the year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, which estimates that about 151 million people visited a mall or shopping center over the weekend. “Black Friday kicked the holiday shopping season into high gear, driven by positive consumer