The Huddle with John Furner

The Huddle with Janis Frazier

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up: The 100th episode of The Huddle rolls into territory many never get to see —the cab of a Walmart truck. John reunites with longtime priva...

The Huddle with Matthew McConaughey

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew McConaughey has told stories that make us laugh, think and feel. But in this conversation with Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner, the actor and aut...

The Huddle Opportunity Summit 2025 Ronnie Chatterji

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's human nature to be curious about AI. Get the download on the growth of artificial intelligence, and hear how it can help you at work and in your ...

Walmart US Holiday Meeting 2025

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s excited for the holidays? We are!   The latest episode of The Huddle unwraps the items that will be making this holiday season extra specia...

No Finish Line: Saquon Barkley on Staying in the Game

20 Jun 2025

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What do retail and football have in common? More than you’d think.  In this episode of The Huddle, John Furner sits down with NFL star Saquon Bark...

From Made in America to Made for Associates

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do a 350-acre vision, a statue of Ol’ Roy and a career spent building what’s next all have in common? John Furner sat down with Cindi Marsig...

Pickup and Delivery

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, shopping from the comfort of home is second nature. Fresh groceries delivered straight to your doorstep? Just another Tuesday. But ten years a...

Delivering Relief – And Hope

24 Mar 2025

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Join us in this episode of The Huddle as John chats with Walmart driver Julio Reyes – one of 49 drivers who delivered aid to those affected by Hurri...

Artificial Intelligence = Real Change

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Huddle is a must-listen for anyone curious about the world of AI, regardless of your background. Whether you're a tech enthusiast ...

A BIG start to the year!

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is off to a great start.   For many in retail, an annual New Year’s tradition is attending the National Retail F...

Cheers to 5 Years!

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five years, 89 episodes, and countless memories—The Huddle has been an incredible journey. When we started I wasn’t sure what to expect, I just kn...

Acres for America

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For 20 years, Walmart has partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on the Acres for America program, helping protect over 2 million ac...

Serving Those Who Serve

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday is Veterans Day, one of the most special days of the year. At Walmart we’re so grateful to those who serve or have served in the military, an...

Prescription for Service

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s #AmericanPharmacistsMonth, and I had the chance to sit down with Obi Odi, one of our pharmacists at Store #4487 in Aiken, South Carolina. Obi’...

Find Your Yellow Brick Road

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guest for this Huddle episode needs no introduction: Kevin Costner has been part of all our lives for many years! He also personifies many of the ...

Growing Together!

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had an exciting week in San Francisco, California, where we just wrapped up our Let's Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit for small ...

ALL in it to win it!

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart is a community of diverse individuals, each with their unique stories. Some joined us after pursuing other careers, some started with us and t...

Grand Opening Celebration!

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of Store 8861, our brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida! A grand opening is a...

RISE Up!

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I started working with Walmart when I was in school. I was just hoping to earn some money for the summer — but I soon realized that working in a s...

Fostering Whole Health

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I think of people who share our mission of fostering holistic health, Ally Love immediately comes to mind. She’s an on-air contributor for NBC’...

We're in it to Win it

01 Feb 2024

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We just wrapped up an amazing Year Beginning Meeting in Houston, and yesterday, our CEO Doug McMillon closed out YBM by splitting Walmart’s stock fo...

No Limbits

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Cole’s life changed forever in college, when she lost her leg in a car crash. So many things became different, even getting dressed – Erica’...

They Said Yes!

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As #VeteransDay approaches, I urge everyone to pause and appreciate the men and women who have served so bravely and selflessly to protect our country...

Supporting U.S. Manufacturing

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As National Manufacturing Day approaches this Friday, we're proud to recognize the manufacturers behind Walmart products, who play a pivotal role in c...

Driving the American Dream

12 Sep 2023

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As we celebrate our Driver and Tech Appreciation Week, I want to recognize our amazing associates in Walmart's Private Fleet who play a crucial role i...

Holiday Excitement in Houston

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had a blast in Houston at Walmart U.S.’s Annual Holiday Meeting! Every year, we bring our teams together from across the country to get ever...

Rice & Regeneration

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’ve been celebrating America’s 247th birthday! Our Walmart U.S. team is honored to serve this great country, and one of the most impa...

Setting the Example

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At Walmart, our people have always driven our success. When I think of associates who are making the difference each day, I think of Marcie Bird. You ...

The Ultimate Sacrifice

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Memorial Day is a day is a day of deep meaning, as we reflect on the immense sacrifices that have been made to protect the freedoms we have today. My ...

Congratulations Graduates!

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s graduation season – and I know so many of us are thinking of the graduating students we know, and the sense of accomplishment, excitement, an...

A New Start in Chesapeake

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Someone once told me “your leadership is defined during the toughest times.” No one exemplifies that more than Alycia Mixon, the manager of Store ...

Fire and Desire

18 Apr 2023

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No matter where our associates are in life when they join Walmart, there are so many opportunities to grow and develop a career – and we are committ...

Acting with Integrity

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HOW we do business matters, and we’re dedicated to doing it the right way. That’s why integrity is one of our core values at Walmart, and it’s ...

Turn it Up!

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re coming to you live from Orlando, Florida, where thousands of associates from all over the country are attending our Walmart U.S. Year Beginnin...

Unprecedented Growth

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every quarter, we get the opportunity to share our earnings results. I’m really proud we’ve seen historically unprecedented growth since this deca...

If the elevator is broken, take the stairs!

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off Season 4 of The Huddle in a BIG way. This first episode was filmed in front of an in-person audience at the National Retail Federa...

Happy Holidays!

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are a time of special moments and memories, and food plays a huge part. We treasure those delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals with...

Thank You!

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Veterans Day, we should all stop and think about the people who’ve served. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done, to allow us to live...

Family First

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Balsman started with Walmart as a People Greeter when he was 16, working his way to Store Manager in a community we’ve been in for a long time...

Keep Your Wings Level

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tammie Jo Shults was one of the U.S. Navy’s first female fighter pilots. She later became a Southwest pilot, and in April 2018 she was piloting a fl...

On the Road

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our private fleet drivers are the best-of-the-best. They safely drive millions of miles on the roads, keeping our entire business going. We’re also ...

And now... Jay Leno!

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was so cool having Jay Leno join The Huddle. He’s a famous comedian, television host, writer, and supplier for Walmart! They were in Michigan for...

Holiday Huddle

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been such a great week in Denver, CO, connecting with our teams at the Walmart U.S. Holiday Meeting! Getting to talk items, prepare for the upc...

Simplifying the Associate Experience

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kellie Romack joined me on The Huddle from a store in Dallas, TX! She spends a lot of time in the field as SVP of Associate and Retail Product Experie...

Creating Opportunity

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Chenault is someone I really admire. He was a very successful and respected CEO of American Express, and today he’s the Chairman and Managing Di...

Olé's Success Story

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Olé Mexican Foods is one of our incredible suppliers – and a truly inspirational American success story. Veronica Moreno started the company in her...

Save Money, Live Better

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We want to help save people money so they can live better - that’s what we’re here for. It was great having Seth Dallaire, Walmart U.S. Chief Reve...

Frontline Focus

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A business can’t successfully serve its customers and members without the work of everyone on the team. Steven Williams, CEO of PepsiCo Foods North ...

Explore with Moosejaw

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was great spending time at the new Moosejaw store in Bentonville with CEO Eoin Comerford. Moosejaw is an outdoor retailer in the Walmart family of ...

Make an Impact

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first thing Erin Middleton did after learning FC 4085 won Fulfillment Center of the Year was give credit to her team. Erin has grown with the comp...

Back Together!

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in a couple years, we were able to hold our Walmart U.S. Year Beginning Meeting in person! It’s so energizing to be in Houston, c...

Biggest Quarter Ever

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we released our Q4 Earnings results, and we achieved the biggest quarter our business has ever had! Our eCommerce business has grown more than 7...

Be the Example

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much to reflect on and be thankful for this year. A really special moment for John Furner was recording this Huddle episode with Marc Broc...

Honoring our Veterans

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Veterans Day is a really important day for our country, and it’s a special day at Walmart. Our founder, Sam Walton, was an Army veteran - and so man...

Human-Centered Care

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're grateful to have passionate people on our team like Dr. John Wigneswaran. Wig, as he likes to be called, is our Chief Medical Officer and joined...

Project Glass

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve officially rolled out our new Walmart app and website to 100% of customers! This means everyone is now able to see and purchase all of our ite...

Never Forget

09 Sep 2021

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This weekend will mark 20 years since the attacks of September 11th. John Furner was a Store Manager in Jacksonville, NC, and distinctly remembers sha...

Curiosity Drives Success

19 Aug 2021

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We shared our Q2 business results earlier this week, and what a quarter! Walmart U.S. saw 5.2% comp sales growth, and our CFO Chris Nicholas joined Th...

Unity, Growth and Transformation

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When John Furner first talked with Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., a few months ago, he shared a quote that really made an impact on him. “Never let nostalg...

Calling All Entrepreneurs

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Dalquist’s grandfather came back to the United States from WWII with a background in metal working and chemistry, and her grandmother couldn’...

Our People Make the Difference

18 Jun 2021

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Our people make the difference, and Teresa Machuca and Linda Truong are great examples of that. When Linda first started at Store 2066 in Houston, TX,...

Celebrating You

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially Associates Week! Our associates all across the country and the world have played such an important role the last year and a half, so w...

Associate Well-Being

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donna Morris joined Walmart as our Chief People Officer in February 2020. During a pandemic and civil unrest, the well-being of our associates was and...

What is Omni?

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Carl is our Chief Omni Strategy & Operations Officer, and he’s had a long career in retail. As he puts it, omnichannel is the “term du jour”...

Cheers to Earth Day

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Earth Day, and we’re committed to doing our part to help reduce U.S. emissions by at least 50% by 2030. One of the ways we can make a diffe...

Innovating at Store No. 8

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Walton used to test new ideas at Walmart’s 8th store in Morrilton, Arkansas. Today, Store No. 8 is the name of our company’s incubation arm. S...

Our Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is an exciting day. We are really proud to share Walmart’s new commitment of an additional $350 billion in the future of U.S. manufacturing, w...

Why Walmart?

16 Feb 2021

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Rachel Brand grew up in a small town in Iowa, graduated from Harvard Law School, began an amazing career as an attorney, was appointed to the Departme...

COVID-19 Vaccines

21 Jan 2021

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Walmart will play a critical role in giving people access to COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Cheryl Pegus is our EVP of Health and Wellness, and she’s also a...

Endless Opportunities

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Bassel Aboutaha moved to America 17 years ago, he interviewed with Walmart and landed a job that ended up changing his life. Today he’s the Sto...

Focus on Trust

09 Dec 2020

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Trust is something we take very seriously at Walmart. We want our associates, customers, and the communities we serve to trust us. Nuala O’Connor is...

Year One

13 Nov 2020

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John Furner recently wrapped up his first year as Walmart U.S. CEO, so we decided to switch it up a bit for this new episode of The Huddle. Hear John ...

Courage and Commitment

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“We are a single humanity, and we belong to each other. Our lives are inextricably linked.” Kelvin Buncum's perspective on leadership is to always...

Investing in American Jobs

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Phillips is a lifelong retailer and long-term Walmart associate. She leads our Global Sourcing and U.S. Manufacturing teams and played a huge ro...

Driving for Walmart

01 Oct 2020

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We wouldn’t be able to do what we do every day without our truck drivers. They keep our stores, Fulfillment Centers and Distribution Centers in stoc...

Respect for the Individual

14 Sep 2020

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Respect for the Individual is one of our core values. As we continue taking steps to be an even more inclusive company, it’s important to constantly...

Walmart+ is Here

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to announce the launch of our membership program, Walmart+! It gives customers access to services like unlimited free home deliverie...

Evolving eCommerce

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Schmitt is the CFO for Walmart U.S. eCommerce and had great news to share this week. Walmart U.S. eComm sales grew by 97% in the second quarter!...

Always Serving our Customers

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Furner met with Fiona Tan back in January. She wears many hats as the SVP of U.S. Technology, but a big part of her team’s job is building expe...

Supplier Sazerac Steps Up

02 Jul 2020

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From bottles of bourbon to more than 5 million bottles of hand sanitizer, Sazerac switched up production at the start of the pandemic. The Louisville-...

Feeding America

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot has a fascinating story. She’s a Walmart alum, practiced law, tax law, corporate law, is a cancer survivor, mother, one of...

Doing Good

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kathleen McLaughlin has two big jobs at Walmart. She’s our Chief Sustainability Officer and President of the Walmart Foundation. A company can do go...

We're Listening

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today was George Floyd’s memorial. There is anguish, trauma and heartache across America. We need to stand up against racism and discrimination. Sto...

COVID-19 Customer Changes

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While we can prepare for a lot, the needs of our customers quickly changed due to COVID-19. In this last quarter, Walmart U.S. comp sales increased 1...

Simplify the Work

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dacona Smith is all about simplifying the work. He joined The Huddle last week to talk about how we’ve responded to COVID-19. This week, we’re sh...

Protecting our People

30 Apr 2020

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Dacona Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Walmart U.S., is passionate about protecting our associates and customers. He joined John Furner on The Hudd...

Learning from International Teams

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 is affecting the lives of our associates all over the world. Listen to John Furner and Judith McKenna, CEO of Walmart International, talk abo...

Promoting a Healthy Workplace

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These are unprecedented times. We’re making decisions hour by hour, and often minute by minute. Walmart is lucky to have Dr. Tom Van Gilder serving ...

Coronavirus Response

13 Mar 2020

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Our associates are making a difference in their communities during this difficult time. Julie Murphy, EVP of People for Walmart U.S., joined The Huddl...

Be a Difference Maker

25 Feb 2020

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One week ago today, John Furner recognized 85 store managers as Difference Makers. Amy McMullin leads a top-performing team in Norman, OK, and was se...

Dollars and Sense

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We released our Q4 and full-year earnings this week. Walmart U.S. Chief Financial Officer, Michael Dastugue, keeps track of every dollar and helps gui...

Path to Merchandising

05 Feb 2020

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Scott McCall started his career with Walmart as an hourly management trainee in Grenada, Mississippi, more than 25 years ago. He was recently named Wa...

From Supplier to Shelf

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monique Picou is one of the many Supply Chain associates making sure product gets to our store shelves. She joined The Huddle with John Furner and s...

40 Years of Retail in 10 Minutes

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week John sits down with Store Manager Kelly Clark from Fort Smith, AR. Kelly was the store manager when John was training to be an assistant man...

The Huddle with John Furner

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard a few episodes so far and it’s now officially called, “The Huddle with John Furner.” Give this new episode a listen to hear why ...

Thanksgiving Week

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doug McMillon and John Furner are looking back on all they’ve experienced over the last 25 years of holidays at Walmart! The two swap Black Friday...

An American Hero

13 Nov 2019

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As we took time this week to honor all veterans, John Furner sat down with Army veteran Sal Giunta. Sal is the first living person since Vietnam to ...

John’s First Day

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On his first day as President & CEO of Walmart U.S., John Furner shared what Walmart means to him, his leadership style, and why he's excited to con...