Overview
- Liu Peng takes office effective immediately as president of Sam’s Club China, reporting to Walmart China CEO Zhu Xiaojing.
- Acting head Jane Ewing will conclude her assignment and return to Walmart International at the end of 2025.
- Liu previously held senior roles at Alibaba, including GM of Tmall Global and president of its import/export and B2C retail units.
- Walmart reported strong FY2026 Q2 results in China with $5.8 billion in net sales and double‑digit Sam’s transaction growth, alongside nearly 60 clubs in 30+ cities and e‑commerce accounting for over half of sales.
- Industry commentary views the hire as a signal of deeper localization, more agile supply chains, and tighter online‑offline integration, with specific operational changes still emerging.