Spelman College alumna becomes president of Sam’s Club

Spelman College alumna Latrice Watkins has been named the new CEO and President of Sam’s Club, a subsidiary of Walmart ...

Black wealth watch: Harvard opens apps for 2026 Nasir Jones Fellowship, a Black woman takes helm at Sam’s Club, and relief for student loan borrowers

Major moves in education, corporate leadership, and student loan policy shaping Black economic life this week.

After Decades Shaping Walmart’s Strategy, Latriece Watkins Takes The Helm At Sam’s Club

After nearly 30 years at Walmart, the retail power player takes over as CEO of Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club is seeing a changing of ...

Latriece Watkins steps into new role as Sam’s Club President and CEO

After years of shaping Walmart’s merchandising strategy, Latriece Watkins is now tasked with leading Sam’s Club into its next ...
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Walmart Names New Executive Council Leaders

Walmart Inc. announced a slate of executive leadership appointments as incoming CEO John Furner reshapes the company’s ...

Walmart Taps Veteran Exec Latriece Watkins As CEO Of Sam’s Club

Walmart has promoted its chief merchant, Latriece Watkins, to CEO of its Sam's Club Division, pacing way for Black women in ...