Doug McMillon to Retire as Walmart CEO in 2026; John Furner Tapped as Successor in AI-Focused Transition
Walmart has announced a major leadership shake-up at the top of the world’s largest retailer: long‑time chief executive Doug McMillon will retire next year and hand the reins to John Furner, currently president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Reuters The move marks the most significant leadership transition at Walmart in more than a decade and comes as the company leans…