Economic Times Tech
7/17/2026
The original headline is: "Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows"
Original: Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
Short summary
Walmart appointed international COO Kyle Kinnard to lead U.S. operations, replacing departing COO Kieran Shanahan as part of CEO John Furner's broader leadership reshuffle. The change comes amid the retailer's technology-focused transformation, workforce cuts, and efforts to navigate softer consumer spending. The move signals continued organizational restructuring at the largest U.S. retailer.
- •Kyle Kinnard replaces Kieran Shanahan as Walmart U.S. COO
- •Change is part of CEO John Furner's broader leadership reshuffle
- •Reshuffle coincides with tech transformation, workforce cuts, and soft consumer spending
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