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Wal-Mart Names New U.S. Stores Chief

William Simon to succeed Eduardo Castro-Wright

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14 years ago

June 30, 2010

VMSD Staff

Walmart Stores Inc. (Bentonville, Ark.) has appointed William Simon, chief operating officer, to a new post as ceo of its U.S. stores division. Simon replaces Eduardo Castro-Wright, who will take over Internet operations and global sourcing for the world’s largest retailer.

The effort comes as Walmart tries to reverse a series of sluggish sales. Same-store sales in the U.S. have declined for four straight quarters.

Simon has been the chief operating officer for U.S. stores since April 2007. Castro-Wright formerly headed the company’s Mexico business.

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