WASHINGTON, DC - The National Retail Federation today announced BJ’s Wholesale Club Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Eddy has been elected Chairman of the NRF Board of Directors. Eddy succeeds Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner, who has served in the role since 2022.
"We are immensely grateful to John Furner for his leadership of the NRF Board of Directors during a pivotal time of change for the retail industry," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "During his chairmanship, NRF continued a sustained pattern of growth in membership, conference attendance, and revenue. John also encouraged the pursuit of several new strategic initiatives including the launch of the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, which tracks monthly retail sales; NRF and Comexposium’s expansion of Retail’s Big Show to Europe and Asia Pacific; and our NRF Foundation’s partnership with Georgetown University to strengthen the bridge between the academic community and retailers’ evolving needs."
"As we look to the year ahead, we are fortunate to have Bob take the helm as Chair of the NRF Board of Directors," Shay continued in the press release. "Bob has a longstanding history and personal involvement with NRF, including serving as past chair of the finance executive committee. He leads a company that is experiencing rapid growth and expansion, and his experience and expertise will be invaluable as the retail industry continues to evolve and innovate at a rapid pace. We look forward to driving positive change for retailers of all sizes under his leadership."
"Retailers play a crucial role for Americans, providing everyday goods and essential items as well as outstanding career opportunities for millions of people," Eddy said. "I look forward to working with NRF and the board to continue to propel the retail industry forward."
Additionally, three new members were elected to the NRF Board of Directors, including:
- Worldwide Amazon Stores CEO Doug Herrington
- Orveon Global CEO Neela Montgomery
- Goodwill Industries International President and CEO Steve Preston
The board of directors, composed of the retail industry’s leading executives who serve as the governing body for the National Retail Federation, held its annual winter meeting today during NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show.
