LATEST EXEC SHIFT AT WALMART

Wal-Mart has named Bill Simon coo of its U.S. stores effective immediately, along with Pat Curran as executive vp of people for U.S. operations. The promotions are the latest in a series of executive shifts at Wal-Mart, according to Dow Jones.

Both will continue reporting directly to Eduardo Castro-Wright, president and ceo of Wal-Mart Stores U.S.