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The Huddle with John Furner

Team – I value communication and want to make sure you’re always able to hear directly from your leaders, including me. You’ll hear us talk about different aspects of the business that come together to form Walmart. I’ll also share the thinking behind some of the decisions we make, why we operate like we do, and your role in all of it. – John Furner, Walmart U.S. President & CEO

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6:48

We're in it to Win it

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2024/02/01

We just wrapped up an amazing Year Beginning Meeting in Houston, and yesterday, our CEO Doug McMillon closed out YBM by splitting Walmart’s stock for the first time since 1999! Doug joined me on The Huddle to discuss this exciting news – what it means, and how it will allow even more people to become shareholders in our company.Of course, we also talked about our favorite group of Walmart shareholders: the 400,000 associates who own Walmart stock – many who buy it through our Associate Stock

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12:22

No Limbits

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/12/07

Erica Cole’s life changed forever in college, when she lost her leg in a car crash. So many things became different, even getting dressed – Erica’s clothes would not fit over her prosthetic leg. Many would have given up in this situation, but Erica chose to create new clothes, and start an adaptive clothing company she now runs: No Limbits. No Limbits is creating accessible solutions for others with disabilities and sensory challenges, and Walmart is so proud to have them as

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12:03

They Said Yes!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/11/09

As #VeteransDay approaches, I urge everyone to pause and appreciate the men and women who have served so bravely and selflessly to protect our country and freedoms. At Walmart, our commitment to supporting America’s Veterans and their familiesruns deep. We’re proud to have hired over 550,000 members of the military community over the last decade. Some of our newest Veteran associates have come though our Corporate Fellowship Program (CFP), which provides an innovative, 12-week experience that equips

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7:32

Supporting U.S. Manufacturing

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/10/05

As National Manufacturing Day approaches this Friday, we're proud to recognize the manufacturers behind Walmart products, who play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for our communities and workforce. Kent International Inc. is a great example of this. They've assembled millions of bikes at their South Carolina factory, including Walmart's Ozark Trail mountain bike line, and have been instrumental in revitalizing bicycle manufacturing in the U.S. In this episode of The Huddle, I join Arnold

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18:36

Driving the American Dream

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/09/12

As we celebrate our Driver and Tech Appreciation Week, I want to recognize our amazing associates in Walmart's Private Fleet who play a crucial role in keeping our stores stocked, and serving our partners and customers all over the country. I also want to shine a spotlight on Emmanuel - not only is he one of our great drivers, but he's also an amazing person whose story is the true embodiment of the American dream. Originally from Uganda, Emmanuel came to the U.S. 27 years ago to support his family

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4:17

Holiday Excitement in Houston

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/08/24

We’ve had a blast in Houston at Walmart U.S.’s Annual Holiday Meeting! Every year, we bring our teams together from across the country to get everyone geared up for an amazing holiday season – showcasing all the great deals and holiday items we know our customers will love. In this episode of The Huddle, Brittany Smith – VP of Merchandising for our U.S. toy business – joined me on the merch floor to talk about the cool toys everyone’s excited about and the months of planning that happen behind the

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9:23

Rice & Regeneration

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/07/06

This week we’ve been celebrating America’s 247th birthday! Our Walmart U.S. team is honored to serve this great country, and one of the most impactful ways we do that is selling products that come from this country. We’re proud that about 2/3rds of our product spend is on items made, grown or assembled in the U.S. For this Huddle episode, I visited an Arkansas rice farm with one of our merchants, Melody Richard. Melody and I spoke to the farmer, Dustin, about how he grows his rice and what selling

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9:37

Setting the Example

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/06/15

At Walmart, our people have always driven our success. When I think of associates who are making the difference each day, I think of Marcie Bird. You may remember seeing Marcie on stage at Associates Week, where she shared her story about breaking barriers as the first Navajo Store Manager of Supercenter #906 in Gallup, NM. I had the privilege of having Marcie join me for an episode of The Huddle. We talked about her remarkable journey of growing up on a Navajo reservation to becoming the leader

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10:11

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/05/26

Memorial Day is a day is a day of deep meaning, as we reflect on the immense sacrifices that have been made to protect the freedoms we have today. My father was a Marine and Vietnam veteran, and he instilled in me a profound appreciation for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. In this episode of The Huddle, I’m joined by two incredible associates who exemplify the spirit of service and commitment: Stephanie, an Air National Guard Member, and Dell, a Marine Corps Veteran. Stephanie and Dell are

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16:39

Congratulations Graduates!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/05/16

It’s graduation season – and I know so many of us are thinking of the graduating students we know, and the sense of accomplishment, excitement, and nervousness they’re feeling right now. Every May, I think back to MY time as a student at the University of Arkansas. I’ll never forget sitting in the back row of Dr. Jon Johnson's Business Strategy class, soaking up the knowledge and insights he had to offer. Although apparently not ALL of it, since I got a ‘B’ in the class! Dr. Johnson and I are

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9:21

A New Start in Chesapeake

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/05/02

Someone once told me “your leadership is defined during the toughest times.” No one exemplifies that more than Alycia Mixon, the manager of Store #1841 in Chesapeake, VA. I met Alycia last November, under the most difficult circumstances imaginable – after losing 6 members of the Walmart family. Alycia’s first instinct was to step up for her people in a way that few others could. When I first saw her, she was standing on a chair, speaking to her team with the perfect balance of confidence and

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8:40

Fire and Desire

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/04/18

No matter where our associates are in life when they join Walmart, there are so many opportunities to grow and develop a career – and we are committed to investing in our people to help make their dreams a reality. Carvon Smith’s story is an amazing example of this. Carvon started working at Walmart in 2015, taking a part-time role in maintenance while he was in school. He soon took on a bigger role – and then another – and in January Carvon became the Manager at Store #530 in El Dorado, AR! In

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10:02

Acting with Integrity

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/03/30

HOW we do business matters, and we’re dedicated to doing it the right way. That’s why integrity is one of our core values at Walmart, and it’s essential to our culture. Our associates, customers, investors, suppliers, and business partners choose Walmart because they know we are a business they can trust. In this special edition of The Huddle, I talk with Walmart’s Global Ethics Officer, Jelahn Stewart, about how our culture of integrity brought her to Walmart after two decades in government. From

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7:50

Turn it Up!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/03/14

We’re coming to you live from Orlando, Florida, where thousands of associates from all over the country are attending our Walmart U.S. Year Beginning Meeting! This year’s theme is “Turn it Up!,” and nobody is bringing that energy better than our new EVP for Store Operations, Cedric Clark. Cedric is competitive and loves to win – he’s a former athlete. He’s also a musician, creative, and curious guy who our store associates are going to love working for. In this episode, Cedric and I talked about his

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11:08

Unprecedented Growth

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/02/22

Every quarter, we get the opportunity to share our earnings results. I’m really proud we’ve seen historically unprecedented growth since this decade began – from our sales comps to our eCommerce business to operating income. As we think about earnings, it's important to me we not only share the results but also help people understand what “earnings” means. That’s why I am so excited for our newest episode of the Huddle, where I’m joined by our CFO, John David Rainey. If you’ve ever wondered why we

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24:04

If the elevator is broken, take the stairs!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2023/02/02

We’re kicking off Season 4 of The Huddle in a BIG way. This first episode was filmed in front of an in-person audience at the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2023 conference – known as “Retail’s Big Show.” I’m proud to chair the NRF’s Board of Directors, and I was thrilled to introduce the audience to a big-time guest: Dr. James Cash. I’ve known Dr. Cash for many years, and I am so inspired by his story. In this episode, Dr. Cash talks about what drove him to break through so many hurdles and do

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9:44

Happy Holidays!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/12/06

The holidays are a time of special moments and memories, and food plays a huge part. We treasure those delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals with our favorite dishes and family traditions. For the Season 3 finale of the Huddle, I talked to John Laney, who runs Walmart’s U.S. food business. John talked about some of his favorite items, and how HIS family does holiday meals for their family of 10! John and I were especially proud to share how Walmart was able to strip the inflation out of an

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12:40

Thank You!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/11/11

On Veterans Day, we should all stop and think about the people who’ve served. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done, to allow us to live in safety and freedom. On this episode of the Huddle, I was honored to speak with Chris Aragon - an incredible Veteran with a heart for service. Chris recently retired from the Marine Corps after a 30-year career, and was thinking of the next chapter for himself and his family. Fortunately for us, he learned about Walmart through our Find a Future and

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9:25

Family First

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/10/27

Tyler Balsman started with Walmart as a People Greeter when he was 16, working his way to Store Manager in a community we’ve been in for a long time – Store 242 in Paola, Kansas. Four years ago, Tyler was excited to add another title to his resume: Kari’s Dad. Tyler and his wife Danielle used Walmart’s adoption benefit when they became the parents of their beautiful baby girl. Tyler joined me on the Huddle to talk about leading a small-town store that makes a big impact, making the decision to

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11:45

Keep Your Wings Level

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/10/11

Tammie Jo Shults was one of the U.S. Navy’s first female fighter pilots. She later became a Southwest pilot, and in April 2018 she was piloting a flight from New York City to Dallas that experienced a sudden engine failure. The plane was down an engine, and the explosion broke a window – causing the cabin to quickly depressurize. Tammie Jo stayed calm, immediately rerouted the plane, landed in Philadelphia, and even went back to speak with her passengers afterward. It was an honor to have Tammie Jo

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