Just a decade ago, analysts argued that the Internet would render traditional retailers obsolete. While pure-play dot coms have since proven they can be successful, is this strategy sustainable for the long run? Or is the traditional retailer, especially one as established as Wal-Mart, at an advantage with its economies of scale and efficient networks?
Come hear Steve Nave, COO, Walmart.com, share his viewpoint as well as his experiences in working at a "start-up" that happens to be part of the Fortune #1 Company. Learn how Walmart.com plans to differentiates itself from its competitors in the high growth, yet highly competitive online retail space.
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Date: Thursday, June 14th, 6:00pm
Time: 6:00-6:45pm Reception (with delicious appetizers!) 6:45pm-8:00pm Presentation and discussion.
Location: Walmart.com. 7000 Marina Blvd., Brisbane, CA 94005
Registration: $20 per person for WCNC Members and members of affiliate clubs, and their accompanied guests. $40 per person for non-member alumni and other guests. $10 additional for tickets purchased after 6pm 6/12. The WCNC's standard cancellation policy applies for this event.
About Steve Nave
Steve Nave joined Walmart.com in September 2000 as a member of the Finance team, responsible for setting up the accounting/controls and budgeting functions for the company. He then spent two years as the Controller before being promoted to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. In early 2006 he added the Supply Chain/Logistics function to his responsibilities and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Steve has focused on strategies to scale Walmart.com’s back-end operations to support the firm’s long-term growth projections, while continuing to ensure the controlled, profitable growth of the division. He has responsibility for a team of over 400 people located in California, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Steve is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University. He lives in Menlo Park, California with his wife, Rachel, and their daughter.
