1 day ago · Latriece Watkins is the newly appointed president and CEO of Sam’s Club, the members-only wholesale chain owned by Walmart Inc.. For decades, she’s been in Walmart’s C-suite driving …

Jan 16, 2026 · Latriece Watkins, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer for Walmart U.S., is being named President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S. Watkins started her career with Walmart as an intern in 1997.

1 day ago · Watkins’ elevation reflects Walmart’s ‘people-led, tech-powered’ strategy and adds a prominent Black woman to retail’s executive ranks.

1 day ago · Latriece Watkins, an African American long-time Walmart executive, is the new president and CEO of Sam’s Club, the members-only wholesale chain.

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

5 days ago · Walmart Inc. has named veteran executive Latriece Watkins as the new President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., in a leadership overhaul designed to sharpen the wholesale retailer’s …

3 days ago · Walmart appointed longtime executive Latriece Watkins as CEO of Sam's Club, a development significant for the warehouse club’s strategy and leadership diversity. The Sam's Club …

6 days ago · Walmart promoted Latriece Watkins, 49, to backfill the CEO role at Sam’s Club. Watkins is a lifer at Walmart, logging more than two decades with company following her graduating with a Juris …

5 days ago · Walmart names Latriece Watkins as Sam's Club CEO after 20 years with the company. She'll compete with Costco and boost Member's Mark as a Black woman retail leader.

Jan 16, 2026 · Walmart U.S. chief merchandising officer Latriece Watkins will become CEO of Sam’s Club, a position previously held by McLay, Roz Brewer, and Chris Nicholas, who was just named …