WAL-MART NAMES CHOMIUK TO HEAD RX OPERATIONS

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores here said last week that Ronald Chomiuk has joined the company as vice president, pharmacy operations, the top pharmacy operations position at the chain. He previously had been senior vice president of pharmacy at Kmart Corp., Troy, Mich. Kmart currently is searching for a replacement to fill Chomiuk's position, a spokeswoman said.