Walmart U.S. chief merchandising officer is stepping down
April 17, 2023
Charles Redfield, a longtime veteran at Walmart, is stepping down as chief merchandising officer of the retailer’s U.S. after just over a year on the job. A replacement has not been named. Mr. Redfield began working as a cashier at Sam’s Club 32 years ago. He led Walmart’s U.S. grocery business starting in 2015 before being named chief merchant last year.
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