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The Bret Baier Podcast

One-On-One: Walmart U.S. President & CEO John Furner

The Bret Baier Podcast

FOX News Radio

News, Politics, News Commentary

3.6681 Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2024

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

As countless communities in the Southeast start rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and Florida residents braced to see how badly Hurricane Milton would destroy the Tampa Bay area, all hands are on deck when it comes to recovery efforts. Walmart U.S. CEO & President John Furner discusses how Walmart has stepped forward to support local communities in North Carolina, and how they'll continue to do so in Western Florida. Later, he discusses his overall thoughts on the current state of the economy, and efforts to keep prices down as the holiday season nears. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Fox News Podcasts Presents the Brett Bear Podcasts with Fox News Chief Political Anchor, Brett Bear.

0:16.7

As you look at the images coming out of North Carolina, those communities in the mountains,

0:22.2

they are trying to get some help fast.

0:25.6

They have been decimated by Hurricane Helene.

0:27.8

And now Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida, joining us tonight about those relief recovery efforts.

0:34.1

John Ferner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. John, thanks for being here.

0:39.7

It's so sad to see some of these communities. And we had a report that said it could take

0:44.2

months before water and electricity is fully restored to some of those mountain communities.

0:50.1

You all are trying to step in to help. What's happening?

0:54.3

Yeah, Brett, thanks for having us.

0:56.3

Look, I've been with Walmart for 31 years, and this is a tough, tragic situation, and our hearts

1:02.3

go out to the communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

1:06.6

Now, what I've also seen for the last 31 years is when a community is in need, our associates,

1:11.6

they step up and help.

1:13.6

And just in the last week since this storm hit, we've had about 100 locations where our parking

1:19.9

lots have become a place of hope for a lot of people.

1:22.5

And what I mean by that is our parking lots are offering a place to charge your phone, do your

1:26.7

laundry, get a shower,

1:28.1

food and water. Those are important as people begin cleaning up and getting ready for the phase

1:32.9

of rebuilding. And last week, we also committed $10 million from Walmart, Sam's Club, and the

1:38.5

Walmart Foundation in the form of goods, donations, and support for these communities.

1:44.9

Just last week, I was just really proud of our team.

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