Customer Service

Walmart GoLocal names Rina Hurst as VP

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October 17, 2023

Rina Hurst has been named vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer's delivery service platform.

Hurst previously served as chief business officer at Shipt, a delivery service owned by Target.

In her Walmart role she will be responsible for strategic direction, operations and general management, according to a press release.

In two years, Walmart GoLocal has grown to serve third-party retailers across more than a dozen industries.

"Walmart's size and scale are unmatched, and I'm excited by the opportunity to further leverage that scale to make an impact for Walmart GoLocal clients. 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," Hurst said in the release. "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."

Retail delivery has become a top consumer focus and hefty number of consumers view "fast delivery" as arriving in two days or less, and 63% will switch retailers if they don't get purchased items in that time frame, according to an OnTrac study.