Wal-Mart sets Up East Coast Office in Atlanta
Press release from the issuing company
Friday, March 25th, 2011
Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) said it would manage nearly 1,600 stores in 20 eastern U.S. states from Atlanta, putting a closer focus on opportunities to grow its business in states such as New York.
The new eastern business unit will be run by Rosalind Brewer, president of Walmart East and executive vice president of Walmart U.S., who already lived in Atlanta. She is responsible for areas such as store innovation, staff, supply chain and real estate.
