History Makers: Rosalind Brewer Becomes First Female And African-American Sam’s Club CEO
Wal-Mart made a big move by promoting its first black female CEO of Sam’s Club. Rosalind Brewer will be the first female to ever hold a leading position at one of the company’s major business units. The 49-year old Brewer is replacing Brian Cornell, who says he wants to spend more time with his family. Before the promotion, Brewer was president of the company’s US division. She will be promoted on February 1.
Wal-Mart has suffered some financial troubles as of late. It’s net income fell 2.9% for the fiscal third quarter ended October 28. But Sam’s Club has outperformed other divisions within the company. It’s revenue rose 5.7% in the US during the third quarter.
The company has also been accused of numerous labor rights violations, as well as racial and gender discrimination. A multi-billion dollar lawsuit was filed on behalf of millions of female employees who feel that the company is not sensitive to the promotion of women in the workplace.
Wal-Mart, is just playing Politics, by promoting a black female, to CEO. They WAL-Mar) is still a cheap
non caring company toward their employees. They know the law suit that was filed against them in 2011, will come back again in a differnt form, so they are doing what The GOP did with Herman Cain, use her as a scape goat to say look see, we like you Black People and a Female . I still refuse to shop at Wal-Mart, under any condition.