When Latriece Watkins was named President and CEO of Sam’s Club, the announcement moved quickly across the business world. A Spelman College alum taking the helm of one of the most powerful membership-based retailers in the country is notable, but the real significance of this moment lies in what came before it. Watkins’ rise is not the result of a sudden promotion or an external hire—it is the outcome of nearly three decades spent mastering the inner workings of Walmart, one of the most complex corporate ecosystems in the world. Watkins began her career at Walmart in 1997 as a real estate intern, steadily moving through
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