The Huddle with John Furner
Walmart
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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Jan 8, 2020 • 10min
40 Years of Retail in 10 Minutes
This week John sits down with Store Manager Kelly Clark from Fort Smith, AR. Kelly was the store manager when John was training to be an assistant manager back in 1995. They talk about how running a Supercenter has changed over the years, and Kelly shares how he continues to develop associates after 40 years in retail. They also have some great Mr. Sam stories. Give this new episode a listen.
Dec 11, 2019 • 7min
The Huddle with John Furner
You’ve heard a few episodes so far and it’s now officially called, “The Huddle with John Furner.” Give this new episode a listen to hear why he chose that name! John also shares how we should be communicating with our teams, serving our customers, and the role Walmart plays in people’s lives during this busy holiday season.
Nov 27, 2019 • 7min
Thanksgiving Week
Doug McMillon and John Furner are looking back on all they’ve experienced over the last 25 years of holidays at Walmart! The two swap Black Friday stories and give shout-outs to all of our amazing associates who made this Thanksgiving week happen.
Nov 13, 2019 • 19min
An American Hero
As we took time this week to honor all veterans, John Furner sat down with Army veteran Sal Giunta. Sal is the first living person since Vietnam to receive the Medal of Honor. He is an inspiration to many with his humility, integrity and commitment to serving others. The stories he shared are remarkable and impactful.
Nov 1, 2019 • 8min
John’s First Day
On his first day as President & CEO of Walmart U.S., John Furner shared what Walmart means to him, his leadership style, and why he's excited to connect with associates.
