Walmart Realigns Express Format to Facilitate Development

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- The merchandising and operations of the Express project -- the retailer's latest small store format targeting the convenience-oriented shopper -- will move to Walmart's merchandising group while the design and construction elements of this and all other formats will remain in the company's real estate division, according to a confidential memo issued by Bill Simon, president and CEO of Walmart's U.S. business. Reporting on the memo, MorningNewsBeat.com, quoted Simon: "To allow for an even greater focus on the Walmart Express format, Anthony Hucker, Vice President -- Strategy and Business Development and the Walmart Express team will