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Walmart's ninth annual Open Call for products made, grown, or assembled in the U.S. has a submission deadline of April 8. This sourcing event aims to support American jobs, backed by a $350 billion investment in U.S. products. For the first time, early access was offered to Marketplace sellers, resulting in over 2,000 registrations for more than 6,000 items. Participants will pitch their products to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants, potentially leading to significant supply contracts. Entrepreneurs can find application details at Walmart-jump.com.

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Last Call for All Entrepreneurs with Products Made, Grown or Assembled in the U.S. is April 8.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to land on Walmart shelves, have a few more days to apply for Walmart’s ninth annual Open Call for products made, grown, or assembled in the United States. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 8. Space is limited and products will be considered in the order they are received until the venue is full. Some of the categories include – Camping and Outdoors, Stationery, Toys, Household Furniture, and Baby Care and Furniture.

Open Call is Walmart’s largest sourcing event that aims to bring shelf-ready products made, grown, or assembled in the U.S. to shoppers across the country, both in-store and online. Open Call helps support Walmart’s 10-year commitment to American jobs through its $350 billion investment in items made, grown, or assembled in the U.S.

For the first time in the program’s nine-year history, Walmart offered an early access period for Marketplace sellers to apply for Open Call, resulting in more than 2,000 companies registering more than 6,000 items they hope to present to merchants.

During this year’s Open Call, selected participants will be afforded a one-on-one product pitch meeting. Each will be given 30 minutes to showcase to Walmart and/or Sam’s Club merchants their product and why their business should join the Walmart supplier family. Participation in Open Call could result in securing deals ranging from supplying products to a handful of local stores to supplying to hundreds of Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations as well as showcasing products on Walmart.com. In addition to the product pitch meetings, Open Call includes breakout sessions featuring leaders across Walmart and Sam's Club and special guests to provide suppliers and sellers with valuable merchandising insights and additional supplier resources.

“Supporting American products and American jobs has always been a priority at Walmart and has a tremendous positive impact for suppliers, entrepreneurs, sellers and local communities,” says Laura Phillips, senior vice president, Global Sourcing & U.S. Manufacturing at Walmart. “With all the tools available this year, we’re hoping we can foster growth for many more businesses and Walmart Marketplace sellers that already work with us, along with those that are just getting started.”

Entrepreneurs and small businesses with shelf-ready products can find the application and more information about the event at Walmart-jump.com.

Follow along and join the conversation on your social media channels by using #WalmartOpenCall.

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 230 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs 2.3 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 and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/walmart.

Walmart Media Relations

Payton McCormick, (800) 331-0085

news.walmart.com/reporter

Source: Walmart Inc.

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What is Walmart's Open Call event in 2023?

Walmart's Open Call is an annual event aimed at sourcing products made, grown, or assembled in the U.S., with the 2023 event accepting applications until April 8.

How many products can be pitched during Walmart's Open Call?

More than 6,000 items have been registered for pitching during Walmart's Open Call in 2023.

What is the deadline to apply for Walmart's Open Call?

The application deadline for Walmart's Open Call is April 8, 2023.

What is Walmart's investment in U.S. products?

Walmart has committed $350 billion to invest in items made, grown, or assembled in the U.S.

What opportunities does participation in Walmart's Open Call provide?

Participants may secure supply contracts ranging from local stores to hundreds of Walmart and Sam's Club locations.

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