Leading Executives in General Merchandise Stores
Doug McMillon
President & CEO, Walmart Inc.
Longtime Walmart leader who became CEO in 2014 and steered the world’s largest retailer through a tech-powered, omnichannel transformation while advancing sustainability via Project Gigaton.
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John Furner
President & CEO, Walmart U.S., Walmart U.S.
Runs Walmart’s 4,700+ U.S. stores and digital operations; former Sam’s Club CEO and past chair of the National Retail Federation’s board.
Chris Nicholas
President & CEO, Sam’s Club (Walmart)
Warehouse-club chief credited with rolling out AI-powered, receipt-free exits and setting a plan to double membership and more than double sales over 8–10 years.
Brian Cornell
Chair & CEO, Target Corporation
Led Target’s store-as-hubs strategy and Shipt acquisition, propelling same‑day fulfillment at scale; will become executive chair on February 1, 2026.
Ron Vachris
President & CEO, Costco Wholesale
Costco lifer who rose from forklift driver to CEO on January 1, 2024, keeping the model focused on low markups, value, and membership growth.
Gary Millerchip
EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Costco Wholesale
Joined as CFO in March 2024 after leading Kroger’s finance team, succeeding legendary finance chief Richard Galanti to guide Costco’s disciplined growth.
Bob Eddy
Chairman & CEO, BJ’s Wholesale Club
CEO and chairman who’s credited with accelerating BJ’s transformation and omnichannel growth following a successful turnaround since 2021.
Todd Vasos
Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General
Returned to the helm in October 2023 to stabilize operations and refocus strategy after previously leading DG’s rapid store expansion from 2015–2022.
Michael C. Creedon Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Dollar Tree, Inc. (Dollar Tree & Family Dollar)
Operations veteran elevated to CEO in December 2024; now driving a multi‑year reset and portfolio review, including actions at Family Dollar.
Winnie Park
Chief Executive Officer, Five Below
Former Forever 21 CEO hired in December 2024 to reinvigorate Five Below’s product, value and in‑store experience focus for teens and pre‑teens.
Michael J. Bender
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s
Board veteran appointed interim CEO on May 1, 2025 after the board terminated the prior CEO, tasked with restoring momentum while a permanent search proceeds.
Tony Spring
Chief Executive Officer, Macy’s, Inc.
Longtime Bloomingdale’s leader who became Macy’s CEO on February 4, 2024, now executing a turnaround while leaning into luxury banners and brand building.
Erik B. Nordstrom
Co‑Chief Executive Officer, Nordstrom, Inc.
Fourth‑generation leader serving as Co‑Chief Executive Officer, overseeing strategy as the company pursues a take‑private path with the founding family.
Marc Rosen
Chief Executive Officer, JCPenney
Retail and e‑commerce veteran guiding JCPenney’s multi‑year store and digital modernization after joining as CEO in late 2021.
William T. Dillard II
Chairman & CEO, Dillard’s, Inc.
Second‑generation merchant leading Dillard’s as chairman and CEO, noted for disciplined capital returns and profitability across a lean store base.
Michael O’Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer, Burlington Stores
Off‑price retail veteran and ex‑Ross COO who has led Burlington since 2019, sharpening value and inventory discipline to drive margin gains.
James G. Conroy
Chief Executive Officer, Ross Stores (Ross Dress for Less & dd’s DISCOUNTS)
Took over as CEO on February 2, 2025, succeeding Barbara Rentler, with a mandate to extend Ross’s off‑price growth engine.
Ernie Herrman
Chief Executive Officer & President, The TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods)
CEO since 2016 and longtime off‑price merchant, he champions the ‘treasure‑hunt’ value model across TJX’s global banners.
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Eric van der Valk
President & CEO, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Succeeded John Swygert as CEO on February 2, 2025; accelerating expansion by acquiring former Big Lots sites and passing 600 stores.
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Rick Keyes
President & CEO, Meijer
Leads the privately held pioneer of the U.S. supercenter format, continuing its ‘one‑stop shop’ legacy across 500+ Midwest locations.
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