BENTONVILLE, Ark.—Walmart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, has named Rosalind Brewer as president and CEO of Sam’s Club—the first woman and the first African-American to hold a CEO position at one of the company’s business units.
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Brewer, 49, who replaces Brian Cornell, previously was president of the retailer’s U.S. East business unit. The move is effective Feb. 1, officials said.
Prior to joining Walmart, Brewer held a number of executive positions at Kimberly-Clark Corp., officials said.
Brewer’s promotion is one of several moves announced last week to help boost the company’s profit margin.