Walmart shared Monday that Rina Hurst will serve as VP of Walmart GoLocal, its delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer.
In her new role, Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations, and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery, according to Walmart.
“Rina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. I’m thrilled to welcome Rina to the Walmart team and see the impact she will have on Walmart GoLocal as we grow and optimize our capabilities for our clients,” said Jennifer McKeehan, SVP of end-to-end delivery at Walmart U.S., in a statement. “Rina’s expertise in retail delivery will be a strong complement to the team as we continue to innovate and expand how we serve leading retailers with delivery.”
In two years, Walmart GoLocal has grown to serve third-party retailers across more than a dozen industries. Hurst will focus on further scaling the business and expanding Walmart GoLocal’s capabilities to meet the evolving fulfillment needs of retailers.
“The delivery space is constantly evolving, and I'm looking forward to working with the team to expand Walmart GoLocal’s capabilities and build new relationships with retailers looking for reliable and customizable local delivery solutions,” said Hurst. “I cannot wait to begin meeting with the team and leading the next chapter for Walmart GoLocal – one filled with growth, success, and excitement for us and our clients.”
While at Shipt, Hurst was responsible for strategic retail, brand, and innovation partnerships, and helped optimize order volume, expanding the company’s delivery footprint, and bringing retailers to the company’s marketplace and last-mile services. Before Shipt, she spent ten years at Target in a variety of roles across merchandising and business partnerships.
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