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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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10:08

On the Road

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/09/15

Our private fleet drivers are the best-of-the-best. They safely drive millions of miles on the roads, keeping our entire business going. We’re also proud to offer one of the best driving jobs out there! A new driver can now earn up to $110,000 in their first year with us, and we recently launched the Private Fleet Development Program which pays for Walmart associates to earn their commercial licenses. Levor Franklin is a recent graduate of that program, and we spent some time on the road for this

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11:40

And now... Jay Leno!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/08/25

It was so cool having Jay Leno join The Huddle. He’s a famous comedian, television host, writer, and supplier for Walmart! They were in Michigan for the Woodward Dream Cruise which is North America’s largest celebration of automotive culture - and, of course, Mr. Sam’s truck made an appearance. Jay is passionate about cars and started his own line of car care products called “Jay Leno’s Garage” about a decade ago. His items are developed, made and shipped from the U.S. and have been on our store

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6:08

Holiday Huddle

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/08/12

It’s been such a great week in Denver, CO, connecting with our teams at the Walmart U.S. Holiday Meeting! Getting to talk items, prepare for the upcoming season, and spend time with associates in person is always energizing - especially when they’re as passionate as Leidy Diaz. Leidy is the Store Manager at 2090 in Franklin, NJ. She moved to America from Colombia at 19 years old, has been with the company three years, and has been serving as SM for about a year. This was her first time coming to the

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9:23

Simplifying the Associate Experience

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/07/28

Kellie Romack joined me on The Huddle from a store in Dallas, TX! She spends a lot of time in the field as SVP of Associate and Retail Product Experience. When we talk about "product" in the experience space, we’re talking about mobile apps our frontline associates use on a daily basis. Kellie and her team design and build these apps to simplify the work for our associates, save them time, and help them better serve our customers and members. Listen to this episode to hear Kellie talk about how her

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21:15

Creating Opportunity

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/07/14

Ken Chenault is someone I really admire. He was a very successful and respected CEO of American Express, and today he’s the Chairman and Managing Director of General Catalyst. He’s also the co-founder of OneTen, whose mission is to upskill, hire and advance one million Black Americans over the next 10 years into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement. It was an honor to talk to Ken about leadership and culture, and how we can help create opportunities for individuals and society

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12:53

Olé's Success Story

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/06/30

Olé Mexican Foods is one of our incredible suppliers – and a truly inspirational American success story. Veronica Moreno started the company in her home with just one tortilla machine, and today she employs hundreds of people across several communities. I recently had the pleasure of touring Olé’s Texas facilities and talking with Veronica and her son Edgar about the Olé story, and how they’re continuing to expand and invest. Walmart is passionate about supporting American entrepreneurs and

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11:15

Save Money, Live Better

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/05/17

We want to help save people money so they can live better - that’s what we’re here for. It was great having Seth Dallaire, Walmart U.S. Chief Revenue Officer, join John Furner on The Huddle to talk about our first-quarter earnings results. He’s been with the company for six months now and has been focused on asking questions to learn how to better serve our customers and members across the country. Listen to this new episode to hear how we’re navigating different dynamics while keeping merchandising

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15:28

Frontline Focus

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/04/28

A business can’t successfully serve its customers and members without the work of everyone on the team. Steven Williams, CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America, recently joined The Huddle with John Furner to talk about that principle, and the importance of focusing on frontline associates. Listen to this new episode to learn how both companies work together on big topics like racial justice, equity and sustainability to make sure we’re making a difference for current and future generations.

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11:38

Explore with Moosejaw

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/03/31

It was great spending time at the new Moosejaw store in Bentonville with CEO Eoin Comerford. Moosejaw is an outdoor retailer in the Walmart family of brands that helps people from all walks of life discover the outdoors: first-time cyclists, campers, hikers, runners - anyone and everyone wanting to explore. Listen to this new episode of the Huddle to hear how product trends and categories have changed over the last couple of years, and why sustainability and inclusivity are core pillars for

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5:07

Make an Impact

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/03/22

The first thing Erin Middleton did after learning FC 4085 won Fulfillment Center of the Year was give credit to her team. Erin has grown with the company into her current position of General Manager at the Davenport, FL, facility and is an extraordinary example of leadership. She recognizes the significant roles we all play in making a difference for our customers every day. John Furner was grateful to have her on the Huddle during our Year Beginning Meeting, and encourages you to listen to her

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8:54

Back Together!

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/03/03

For the first time in a couple years, we were able to hold our Walmart U.S. Year Beginning Meeting in person! It’s so energizing to be in Houston, connecting with the entire team from across the country. We're spending time this week talking about resetting our expectations for FY23. We’ve all been through so much, and while things won’t go back to the way they were - we're excited to start having a bit more fun with merchandise. Charles Redfield was recently promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer

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10:06

Biggest Quarter Ever

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2022/02/17

Today we released our Q4 Earnings results, and we achieved the biggest quarter our business has ever had! Our eCommerce business has grown more than 70% compared to two years ago, and we’ve moved quickly to convert our stores into true hybrid locations – used for both in-person shopping AND online fulfillment. John Furner talked more about this with Tom Ward, our EVP and Chief eCommerce Officer, in a special Earnings edition of The Huddle. Tom is a long-time associate who was an architect of our

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10:58

Be the Example

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/11/22

There is so much to reflect on and be thankful for this year. A really special moment for John Furner was recording this Huddle episode with Marc Brock, who recently celebrated 14 years with the company and was promoted to Store Manager of 1560 in Las Vegas, NV! The first thing Marc did was appreciate his team and call his mother, Dorothy. It was such a great reminder of what really matters. All of us have family members, loved ones and friends who helped us become the people we are today. Marc is

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17:55

Honoring our Veterans

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/11/11

Veterans Day is a really important day for our country, and it’s a special day at Walmart. Our founder, Sam Walton, was an Army veteran - and so many of our associates have served. Since 2013, we’ve hired more than 400,000 veterans and military spouses to join our team, like Rhonda Jeter and Glenn Garay. Rhonda served in the Air Force for 10 years, is a loyal Walmart associate and was recently promoted to Store Manager at Store 399 in Longview, TX! Glenn is a first-generation American from Colombia,

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11:44

Human-Centered Care

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/10/21

We're grateful to have passionate people on our team like Dr. John Wigneswaran. Wig, as he likes to be called, is our Chief Medical Officer and joined Walmart after years in the medical field - he started in radiology, specialized in nephrology, and worked in the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, dialysis, and most recently the pharmacy space. Wig shared firsthand the impact our pharmacy associates have on care and the relationship they build with their patients. We appreciate everything our

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13:50

Project Glass

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/09/23

We’ve officially rolled out our new Walmart app and website to 100% of customers! This means everyone is now able to see and purchase all of our items and services in one place - no more toggling between two separate apps. It’s a significant milestone of “Project Glass.” We named it after our late former CEO David Glass, who brought grocery and general merchandise together into the Supercenter. Building a single omnichannel platform has been a large undertaking and required the close partnership of

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41:01

Never Forget

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/09/09

This weekend will mark 20 years since the attacks of September 11th. John Furner was a Store Manager in Jacksonville, NC, and distinctly remembers sharing the news with his team - several of which had family members and loved ones serving in the military. In that same moment, Dan Bartlett was with President George W. Bush. Dan is our EVP of Corporate Affairs and came to Walmart after a career in government as Communications Director and Counselor to the President. Dan joined The Huddle to talk about

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15:51

Curiosity Drives Success

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/08/19

We shared our Q2 business results earlier this week, and what a quarter! Walmart U.S. saw 5.2% comp sales growth, and our CFO Chris Nicholas joined The Huddle with John Furner to talk about the momentum we’re seeing. Chris’ first retail job was in England at 14 years old pricing products, zoning shelves and working in the backroom. He’s since worked retail in nine different countries and knows no matter where you are, being curious helps you best serve customers. It’s up to us to stay curious -

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13:25

Unity, Growth and Transformation

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/08/12

When John Furner first talked with Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., a few months ago, he shared a quote that really made an impact on him. “Never let nostalgia become the enemy of vision.” Change is constant - and it’s something we’ve all felt in many ways over the last year and a half. In order to continue innovating and moving forward, we have to be ready and willing to unite, grow and transform. Mayor Scott is the first Black mayor elected by popular vote in Little Rock, Arkansas, and he often talks about

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8:09

Calling All Entrepreneurs

The Huddle with John Furner ·

2021/06/29

Jenny Dalquist’s grandfather came back to the United States from WWII with a background in metal working and chemistry, and her grandmother couldn’t find a lot of the products she used to cook her favorite Scandinavian dishes. Together they opened a family business in the Minneapolis area back in 1946 called Nordic Ware. After responding to Mr. Sam’s call for American manufacturers, Nordic Ware’s signature Bundt pan landed on our store shelves in 1986. Decades later they are now one of our longtime

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