Walmart names new chief merchant for U.S. stores

October 9, 2015 by Chain Drug Review Charles Redfield, Duncan Mac Naughton, Greg Foran, John Furner, Sam's Club, Steve Bratspies, Walmart, Walmart China, Walmart U.S. Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has promoted Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S., the retail giant’s largest business unit. Bratspies currently serves as executive vice president of food for Walmart U.S. The company said Friday that Bratspies is slated to take the reins as chief merchandising officer for U.S. stores on Oct. 19.