Furner has also joined the retailer’s board of directors with immediate effect. Furner stated: “I am deeply honoured by the ...

Walmart’s next CEO will have to prove that an old-school retailer can think like a tech firm without losing its soul.

Walmart lifer John Furner is known for his collaborative leadership style and deep company knowledge, both of which he can ...

Furner’s Walmart roots are deep. He grew up in Arkansas and his father, Steve, worked for Walmart for most of his adult life, ...

Incoming Walmart chief executive John Furner started at the mega retailer as an hourly employee stocking shelves. Now, the ...

Furner first joined Walmart in 1993 as a part-time store associate. Over the years, he climbed through a variety of roles, ...

The head of the company’s U.S. discount business is taking the top job from Doug McMillon who cemented Walmart’s place in the ...

Current Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will retire in January, but will remain on the Board of Directors until the next annual ...

John Furner's appointment comes at a time when Walmart is solidifying its position as a technology-driven company ...

Walmart names John Furner as President and Chief Executive Officer for Walmart Inc. Furner will succeed Doug McMillon on Feb.

Starting in February, Walmart Inc. will have a new chief executive, John Furner - a three-decade-plus veteran at the big-box giant who analysts say is likely to keep what worked for the company over ...

Walmart Inc. CEO Doug McMillon, who turned America’s largest retailer into a tech-powered giant and spearheaded a period of ...