Sinclair to head grocery unit for Wal-Mart U.S.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores today announced that Jack Sinclair has been named evp of grocery merchandise for Wal-Mart in the U.S., effective Jan. 7.

According to the company, Sinclair will head the grocery business for Wal-Mart's U.S. division. He will report to John Fleming, evp and chief merchandising officer for Wal-Mart Stores U.S.

"Jack has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the retail food business and I look forward to his contributions as we continue to grow our grocery business," said Fleming.  "His passion for people, products and customers will bring new perspective and innovative thinking to our company."

Sinclair spent the past 14 years at Safeway plc serving as group marketing and trading director and prior to that, he worked at Tesco Stores Ltd.