Mike Duke, chief executive officer of Wal-Mart International, has been selected by the company's board to succeed Lee Scott as president and ceo of the world's largest retailer.
The appointment is effective Feb. 1.
Eduardo Castro-Wright, ceo of Wal-Mart Stores U.S., will be vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., effective immediately.
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Duke to Succeed Scott as Wal-Mart CEO; Bankrupt Steve & Barry’s to Liquidate
Duke to Succeed Scott as Wal-Mart CEO; Bankrupt Steve & Barry’s to Liquidate
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Posted Thursday November 20, 2008
Last Edited Friday November 21, 2008
From WWD Issue 11/21/2008
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