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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 12 MIN

A Walmart Lifer Will Become the Retail Giant’s Next CEO

from WSJ What’s News · host The Wall Street Journal

P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down after more than a decade at the helm, and longtime executive John Furner will take his place. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter discusses how McMillon reshaped the U.S.’s biggest private employer, and what it means for its strategy with Furner in the top spot. Plus, how does online retailer Quince seem to always have what you’re looking for? Chavie Lieber, who covers fashion and culture for the Journal, goes inside the company’s strategy and how it’s able to sell high fashion “dupes” at a fraction of the price. And the U.S. has struck a trade deal with Switzerland after a charm offensive from the country’s business executives that lowers the tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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