Like every person in the world, I was never going to do what my parents did ... Clearly, that did not work out.' ...

Furner started at Walmart in 1993, and currently oversees the most important segment of the company’s business.

Walmart said Doug McMillon will be replaced on Feb. 1, 2026, by John Furner, head of Walmart's U.S. operations.

McMillon, who started at Walmart as an hourly worker, is credited with transforming the company into a digital powerhouse.

John Furner started working for Walmart in 1993. His career with the company has spanned the globe, positioning him to take ...