John Furner

Walmart customers will no longer be required to wear a mask or face covering when shopping. On Friday, May 14, the Bentonville retailer announced that it would no longer require fully vaccinated shoppers to mask up. However, the company “will…

Walmart is jumping into the autonomous vehicle sector, investing in a San Francisco-based self-driving car company. The Bentonville retailer is investing in Cruise, a company that is developing a fleet of self-driving electric vehicles. This investment, according to Walmart U.S.…

The judges for a virtual fundraising event on March 16 for Economic Arkansas (EA) read like a “Who’s Who” of some of the top executives not just in Arkansas but nationally and internationally. Jim Walton, who is chairman and CEO…

Walmart is committing $350 billion to advancing U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years. As part of this decade-long commitment, Walmart will be spending an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the United States. The Bentonville…

Former Sam’s Club executive Rosalind Brewer has been named the chief executive for Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc., a retail and wholesale pharmacy corporation that encompasses Walgreens, Duane Reade and other brands. She will also be joining the Walgreens Boot Alliance…

As president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., John Furner oversees the strategic direction and performance of more than 4,700 stores and more than 1 million associates. Furner previously served as president/CEO of Sam’s Club from 2017-2019. Under his…

Economics Arkansas will be hosting a unique virtual pitch contest in March, featuring top Northwest Arkansas business executives. The Think Inside the Box pitch event will challenge participants to pitch a product idea that must be conceptualized and prototyped in…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart is regularly provided bonuses to its associates, totaling more than $2 billion to date. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the retailer announced its plans to inject an additional $700 million into cash bonuses for U.S. employees…

Dr. Cheryl Pegus will be taking over as executive vice president for Walmart’s Health and Wellness division. In her new role, Pegus will be responsible for developing the retailer’s strategy and vision for health care and overseeing its full health…

Walmart is trimming its corporate back office in an effort to streamline its retail business. Bloomberg reported on Thursday morning that Walmart is laying off hundreds of corporate workers in a bid to increase productivity and efficiency. The departments that…