Gonzalo Gebara, who has been with the company for over two decades, brings a wealth of experience and will replace Horacio Barbeito who recently moved on to Old Navy.
The initiative offers end-to-end fulfillment services and customer support, including returns, for Walmart Marketplace sellers with two-day shipping and in-store pickup.
Cameras scan shelves to determine what needs replenishing, creating efficiencies for the retailer which is continuing to invest in its Canadian operations.
Walmart says that it provides Canadian businesses the opportunity to get in front of more than 120 million US customers each month, providing opportunity for expansion.
The retailer continues to innovate to grow marketshare with an Instacart partnership that will see much faster delivery in Canada's largest market with millions of customers.
The retailer is expanding its omni-channel network across the country as part of a $3.5 billion investment to grow market share in the face of competitors.
Laurent Duray, SVP of Ecommerce at Walmart Canada spoke to Retail Insider exclusively about the retailer's initiative to become more sustainable in its deliveries.
New additions include a sushi bar, fresh bakery, ready-to-eat food, and other new offerings that consumers are already embracing since the renovation was completed.
The 40,000-square-foot space provides a modern method of order fulfillment that uses innovative technology to deliver goods to associates. It's part of a major investment by the retailer in Canada that will lead to more innovations.
Walmart said the acquisition would allow the company to offer more personalization capability for its customers as the retailer continues to fight for market share.