Walmart and Break the Love Dismiss the Country Club Barrier to Bring the Pickleball Obsession to Everyday Communities

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Walmart has partnered with Break the Love to offer new pickleball experiences for customers and associates. This initiative provides 125,000 free reservations at pickleball venues nationwide, aiming to foster community engagement and wellness. The program includes 25 community events and a curated shopping experience for pickleball gear. Walmart+ members will receive exclusive benefits, enhancing their engagement with the brand. The collaboration underscores Walmart's commitment to providing value and promoting active lifestyles among its customers.

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• Partnership with Break the Love enhances community engagement.
• Offering 125,000 free reservations drives customer interaction.
• Exclusive offerings for Walmart+ members increase customer loyalty.
• 25 community events create local engagement opportunities.

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The First-of-its-Kind Partnership with Break the Love Provides Customers with New Ways to Connect Through One of the Fastest Growing Sports in America

BENTONVILLE, Ark. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Walmart and up-and-coming racquet sports booking platform, Break the Love, announced a program that will make it easier for communities to come together and thrive through one of the fastest growing sports in America: pickleball. The partnership will offer 125,000 comped reservations for Walmart customers and associates, allowing them to book playtime at pickleball venues across the country for free, with everything needed to get started.

The collaboration aims to break down existing barriers with the sport and make it more approachable by creating new opportunities for customers to have fun, connect with friends and prioritize their wellness. Through this program, Walmart is expanding its commitment to meet customers where they are by offering them ways to add value to their lives.

“We are always looking for ways to create meaningful experiences that encourage our customers to interact with Walmart in new ways,” said Casey Schlaybaugh, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Strategy for Walmart U.S. “Walmart is dedicated to supporting its customers and their communities, helping them find and access everyday opportunities to create moments of joy and connection in their lives.”

The program between Break the Love and Walmart will include:

• 125K+ comped reservations for customers, Walmart+ members and associates.
• Twenty-five community events in cities across the country with programming, giveaways and more.
• A seamless and curated shopping experience including top pickleball merchandise directly from Walmart at www.breakthelove.com/x/walmart.
• Short-form video content featuring demos, tips and tricks, inspirational content and much more.
• Exclusive offerings for Walmart+ members, such as first access for peak reservation times, co-branded swag and meet and greets with pro-pickleballers.

“We’re so proud to have built a footprint large enough to be able to partner with a brand as prolific and iconic as Walmart,” said Trisha Goyal, founder, Break the Love. “The company is well recognized for delivering a shopping experience that serves anyone and everyone who walks through their doors. We are also building an experience for the everyday athlete and are thrilled to bring a recreational sport that caters to all skill levels to even more communities through this partnership.”

Customers can start booking courts and buying top gear today by visiting www.breakthelove.com/x/walmart.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 20 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting https://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at https://facebook.com/walmart, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/.

About Break the Love

Break the Love is the world’s largest recreational sports community, reinventing the recreation and sports club for the next generation of players. Created by players for players, this one-stop shop for drop-in recreation sports offers personalized opportunities to play based on interests, level and location. Players get access to the sport while athletes, venues and property owners can drive income that helps grow the sport and gain unique insights on their communities. Learn more at breakthelove.com.

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Source: Walmart Inc.

FAQ

What is the new partnership announced by Walmart?

Walmart has partnered with Break the Love to offer 125,000 free pickleball reservations for customers and associates.

How many free reservations will Walmart provide for pickleball?

Walmart will provide 125,000 complimentary reservations for pickleball venues.

What benefits do Walmart+ members receive from the partnership?

Walmart+ members will have exclusive first access to peak reservation times and co-branded merchandise.

Are there community events included in the Walmart and Break the Love partnership?

Yes, the partnership includes 25 community events across the country.

What is the goal of Walmart's partnership with Break the Love?

The goal is to foster community engagement and promote wellness through pickleball.