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Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
PGA Championship star who will inherit billions being helped by wife
Maverick McNealy, the 29 year old PGA Tour sensation and heir to a multi-billion-pound fortune, is set to compete in the PGA Championship this weekend, cheered on by his wife. Born into affluence as the son of Scott McNealy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems which sold for a staggering £7.4 billion in 2010, Maverick grew up surrounded by luxury. A small portion of the family's vast wealth was used to purchase a grand five-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion for him and his three brothers. However, McNealy opted to pursue his love for golf rather than entering the business world, a route that could have potentially earned him millions or even billions with his father's support. In 2017, he met his wife, Maya, who has since been a steadfast source of support, closely following his golfing career. Their lives intersected when McNealy visited the physical therapy clinic where Maya was employed in Las Vegas. Six years on, they tied the knot in a ceremony officiated by his brother, Scout McNealy. McNealy, who also possesses a pilot's license, lauded his wife for her sacrifices, as she often travels to watch his tournaments. When he secured victory at the RSM Classic last year, Maya "knew her job" and immediately phoned McNealy's parents to share the joy of his career achievement, reports the Express. McNealy has been candid about the significant impact Maya has on his professional life, stating: "Maya knew her job, if it went well today, to get them on the phone as soon as possible walking off 18. I'm the luckiest guy ever. Maya was chatting with me when I was maybe a little bit - being a little bit dramatic but a little bit frustrated." He recounted a motivating conversation with her, saying, "She said, 'Well, if you knew you were going to win like in six weeks, would you do anything different?'" His subsequent victory proved the point of their discussion, as he confessed, "So six weeks I did get my win. No, I wouldn't have done anything different." Alongside golf, Maya showed her own golfing prowess by participating in the Par 3 contest at the 2025 Masters with McNealy. When discussing his leisure activities, Maya gave insight into his aviator ambitions while speaking to the PGA Tour in 2023: "[He's] Watching airplane videos any time he doesn't have a golf club in his hand." Her admiration for his work ethic came through as she observed, "I don't know how he has the time or the mental patience to get better at both things consistently ... but he's one of the most determined people I know." She shared an amusing reaction to McNealy's aviation announcement: "I told her, 'By the way, I'm going to start getting my pilot's license, and she looked at me like I had three heads," which only adds to his fans' appreciation of his multifaceted aspirations. This article was originally featured on the US Mirror.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart has no plans to downsize in 2025, despite reports of 11 stores closing this year
No, it's not April Fools' Day, but despite some erroneous reports that Walmart will be closing at least 11 stores across multiple states in 2025, Walmart says it will not be closing any of its stores this year. Big Lots stores reopening update: Here's the full list of locations that will open this week The kerning on the pope's tomb is a travesty This is how it feels at the beginning of the end of the world 'There are no current plans to close any stores in 2025,' a spokesperson for Walmart told Fast Company. 'The erroneous claim originated from a late March US Mirror story, and that article was updated following our call to the editors for a correction. Unfortunately, other outlets have incorrectly reported the store closures without checking with our team, leading us to seek corrections from them as well.' Some of those news outlets included MSN and The Hudson Valley Post. The list of stores supposedly closing included locations in Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Wisconsin, Colorado, and California. What is true is that the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retail giant did close those 11 locations in 2024, but to put that in context, Walmart pointed Fast Company to a January 2024 post from Walmart US CEO John Furner, which explains the closures came at the same time the company pledged it would be 'building or converting 150 new stores over the next several years.' That initiative kicked off last year with new locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. On Tuesday, the company opened its first new Supercenter in more than four years, in the Houston area, and has more openings planned for 2025 in California, Utah, Alabama, and Florida. Walmart is also remodeling 650 existing stores as it invests in what it calls 'stores of the future.' Expect wider aisles, bigger and 'bolder' signage and displays, and expanded online delivery and pickup to accommodate online orders, according to USA Today. The company also plans to open or remodel more than 45 fuel stations this year, expanding its existing network of more than 400 fuel locations in 34 states. The retail giant is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2026 next month, before the stock market opens on Thursday, May 15. Shares of Walmart (WMT) fell slightly in early morning trading on Tuesday but rebounded, up less than 1% by midday at the time of this writing. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter:
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Walmart dismisses reports claiming closure of 11 stores
Walmart has confirmed it will not be closing any stores in 2025. The clarification comes from the US-based retailer after recent contradicting reports claimed that the company is planning to shut down at least 11 stores across multiple locations in the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per the rumours, Walmart was planning to close stores in Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Wisconsin, Colorado, and California. The company later clarified that in reality, those 11 stores were shut down in 2024 as part of a broader network adjustment. In January 2024, Walmart US CEO John Furner explained that the closures coincided with a commitment to 'build or convert 150 new stores over the next several years,' an effort already underway with openings in Charlotte, North Carolina; Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. The clarification comes after the retailer unveiled its first new Supercenter in over four years in the Houston area and has additional Supercenters planned for California, Utah, Alabama, and Florida in 2025. What Walmart said about the reports claiming store closure In a statement to Fast Company, a Walmart spokesperson said: 'There are no current plans to close any stores in 2025. The erroneous claim originated from a late March US Mirror story, and that article was updated following our call to the editors for a correction. Unfortunately, other outlets have incorrectly reported the store closures without checking with our team, leading us to seek corrections from them as well.' According to a report by USA Today, Walmart is remodeling 650 existing stores as part of its investment in 'stores of the future,' featuring wider aisles, larger and more 'bolder' signage and displays, along with enhanced online delivery and pickup capabilities to handle digital orders. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The US-based retail major also plans to open or renovate over 45 fuel stations in the country this year, extending its network of more than 400 locations across 34 states. Walmart is also expected to release its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings next month, ahead of the stock market open on May 15.
