BENTONVILLE, AR, Oct. 09, 2023 – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Walmart BB #:143789 today announced Lena Hurst as vice president of Walmart Go Local, Walmart’s delivery services platform. Ms. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer.
Mr. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart Go Local as the company continues to expand by providing reliable same-day delivery to retailers of all sizes. Become.
“Lina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. We welcome Lina to the Walmart team as we grow and optimize our capabilities for our customers. We’re excited to see how Lina will impact Walmart GoLocal as we continue to grow,” said Jennifer McKeehan, senior vice president of end-to-end delivery for Walmart US. . “Lina’s expertise in retail delivery will be a strong complement to our team as we continue to innovate and expand the way we provide delivery services to major retailers.”
In two years, Walmart GoLocal has grown to serve third-party retailers across a dozen industries, enables millions of deliveries for retailers, and delivers to more than 18,000 U.S. ZIP codes. It is now possible. Hearst will focus on further expanding the business and expanding Walmart’s Go Local capabilities to meet retailers’ evolving fulfillment needs.
“Walmart’s size and scale are unparalleled, and we’re excited about the opportunity to further leverage that scale to impact Walmart Go Local’s customers. The delivery space is constantly evolving, and I look forward to working with the team to We look forward to expanding the capabilities of Walmart Go Local and building new relationships with retailers looking for reliable and customizable local delivery solutions,” said Lena Hurst, Vice President, Walmart Go Local. said. She said, “I can’t wait to start meeting with the team and lead the next chapter of Walmart Her Go Local. It’s a chapter filled with growth, success, and excitement for us and our clients.”
While at Shipt, Hearst was responsible for strategic retail, brand and innovation partnerships, optimizing order volumes, expanding the company’s footprint, and bringing hundreds of retailers to the company’s marketplace and last-mile services. played an important role in. Prior to joining Shipt, Hearst began his career in management consulting, where he held various roles in merchandising and business partnerships for his 10 years at Target. She graduated from Virginia Tech and received her MBA from Georgetown University.
For more information about Walmart GoLocal, visit www.walmartgolocal.com.
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