If you own your own brand and if your product is Made in the USA, you can score a deal of a lifetime!

In June 2022 Walmart will be listening to sales pitches from brand owners and the best-of-the-best will land a spot on store shelves across the nation and you might even get a deal with Walmart / Sams Club because they intend to invest $350 BILLION into local businesses!

HOW TO APPLY

1. Before you apply, make sure your company and product(s) meet the requirements. There are quite a few requirements, but none of them are crazy.  It's pretty basic stuff, such as you have to be a "real" business, your products have to have real labels, a barcode, etc.  

2. You will want to sign up on RangeMe.com (free)

3. Early Applications can be filed NOW (ends 2-25-22). Walmart has yet to announce the date for applications after Early Applications, so you need to pay attention to RangeMe.com if you were not able to get in an Early Application.

4. Next, All companies that submit by the deadline will receive an email after the application period closes extending a meeting invitation, outlining which category and product was selected, if appropriate.

5. If you have been selected, the Open Casting will take place on June 28th and 29th 2022.

Walmart has already released an approximate schedule for the two days of pitching:

Day 1

• 8am – 11am: Layout Center/Distribution Center Tours
• 11:30am – 1pm: Lunch
• 1pm – 3pm: Private Brands Expo
• 3pm – 4pm: Executive Session
• 4pm – 5pm: Marketplace Event

Day 2

• 8:30am – 5:30pm: Product Pitch Meetings
• Additional in-person and virtual activities will be scheduled at a later date
  • Product Contests
  • Parking Lot Expo
  • Supplier Academies

In the meantime, make your free RangeMe.com page and check out these important links:

Walmart Casting Call FAQs

Additional Casting Call Details

Walmart / Sams Club Supplier Requirements

We will continue to bring you updates on this exciting opportunity!