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Walmart Wraps Up Its Largest-Ever Annual Open Call Event

July 5, 2022 Walmart

More than 1,100 businesses from across the country pitched their products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants at Walmart’s ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of those pitches resulted in a deal for businesses to sell their items to Walmart customers through placement on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, online at Walmart.com or on Walmart’s Marketplace. Additionally, business owners of more than 280 products are continuing conversations with merchants for potential deals in the future. …

Walmart to Acquire AR Optical Tech Company Memomi

June 30, 2022 Walmart

Walmart and Memomi, an augmented reality (AR) optical tech company, announced they have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire Memomi. This reinforces Walmart’s commitment to frictionless and omnichannel optical care. …

Fresh Cravings Announces New, Family-Sized Hummus Options at Walmart

June 21, 2022 Fresh Cravings

In response to a high demand for their products, Fresh Cravings, the family-owned snacking brand known for chilled salsas and hummus dips, today announced the launch of its first-ever 17 oz. hummus containers. This new family-sized hummus accompanies its original 10 oz. product and is available in the Deli section of Walmart and at select retailers, nationwide. Starting today, you can find these 17 oz. containers in Fresh Cravings’ four most popular flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Honey Jalapeño, Classic, and Roasted Garlic. …

Tyson, Walmart Invite Shoppers to Pick Up Ribs and Celebrate Summer

June 17, 2022 Tyson Foods, Inc.

With summer almost here, grilling season is already in full swing as shoppers look to load up on high-quality protein this season. Just in time, Tyson® pork ribs are available in nearly 800 Walmart stores across the country. …

Walmart Selects Joliet, Illinois for High-Tech Next Generation Fulfillment Center

June 3, 2022 Walmart

Walmart announced plans to build four new high-tech fulfillment centers, one of which will be located in Joliet, Illinois – 45 miles southeast of Chicago. The new 1.1 million square-foot facility will be located at 3501 Brandon Road and is set to open summer 2022, bringing more than 1,000 new jobs to the Joliet region. …