Wal-Mart Names New Chief Merchandising Officer

Walmart has named Supervalu veteran Duncan Mac Naughton chief merchandising officer, overseeing all merchandise categories for U.S. stores, effective immediately. Since October, Naughton had been executive vice president of merchandising, overseeing consumables, health and wellness, and Walmart.com. He will continue to report to Bill Simon, president and chief executive officer, Walmart U.S.