At Home has appointed former Walmart executive Jeff Evans president and chief merchandising officer effective June 19, the company announced.
Evans has 32 years of experience in managing businesses across different retail formats including department stores, warehouse clubs and mass retailers, At Home pointed out, as well as in e-commerce, brand building, product development, sourcing and identifying business opportunities. Prior to joining At Home, he was executive vp, entertainment, toys and seasonal for Walmart U.S. He served in leadership roles at Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club for 15 years working in general merchandising, omnichannel, home and apparel divisions. Evans began his career at Filene’s Department Store and spent 16 years merchandising different apparel categories, At Home maintained.
“We’re thrilled to have Jeff join the At Home team at a pivotal point in our company’s transformation,” said Lee Bird, At Home chairman and CEO, in announcing the appointment. “His experience leading at the highest-ranked Fortune 100 company will bring a new level of excellence to our business. He is a collaborative leader that has delivered consistent results by building high-performing teams, being customer and data-focused, and driving digital transformation.”
