Wal-Mart has appointed a new chief executive for its Japanese operations, the company confirmed today (29 January).

According to a spokesperson for the US retail giant, the company appointed Toru Noda to the post after its current head, Edward Kolodzieski took responsibility for global purchasingunder the company’s new consolidated structure.

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Noda, formerly EVP and COO of Walmart Japan Holdings, will take over from Kolodzieski as CEO of Wal-Mart Japan.

Noda takes over Wal-Mart’s Japanese operations as the company is attempting to revive its struggling Seiyu chain.

The wholly-owned subsidiary has closed under-performing stores and focused on delivering a value preposition in a bid to woo Japanese consumers in a highly competitive market. 

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