Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs are set to put their growth in motion with Walmart Canada at the second annual Walmart Canada Growth Summit on June 23.
The retailer said the unique event welcomes small and medium-sized Canadian businesses to Mississauga to connect directly with its Merchandising and Marketplace teams and explore opportunities to grow their business in-store and online, including its rapidly expanding online Marketplace.
At the event, select Canadian businesses will also have the opportunity to pitch their ‘Made in Canada’ or ‘Product of Canada’ products directly to Walmart Canada merchants for a chance to earn a Golden Ticket, representing the opportunity to be listed in-store, online or both, it explained.
“Nearly 60 Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses earned Golden Tickets at last year’s inaugural Canada Growth Summit. Less than a year later, many of these products – including Peacasa Snacks chickpea chips, Happy Naturals hand sanitizer, Noba Animal Co. cat furniture, Creative Beginnings educational toys and Refresh Botanicals skin care – are now available in Walmart Canada stores and online, with many more on the way in the coming months,” explained the retailer.
Canadian businesses and Marketplace sellers can apply to the event, including the pitch opportunity, here. Applications close May 7.
“We know the next great Canadian success story is already taking shape in communities across the country. At the Walmart Canada Growth Summit, we’re unlocking opportunities for these small- and medium-sized Canadian businesses and Marketplace Sellers with big dreams, including looking for even more Canadian-made products,” said Russ Mounce, Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart Canada.
“We’re opening our doors to meet directly with these Canadian entrepreneurs and startups to help them scale their growth with Walmart.”
The Canada Growth Summit reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting Canadian businesses and local economic growth. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has worked with Canadian suppliers, purchasing billions of dollars’ worth of goods, including those made, grown and manufactured here in Canada, added the retailer.
“This year’s Growth Summit is designed to empower attendees with dedicated support and education, unlocking the potential for Canadian sellers to be part of our thriving omnichannel ecosystem, including joining the more than 130 million items on Walmart Canada’s online Marketplace,” said Gauthier Dumoulin, Vice President, Marketplace, Walmart Canada. “This event illustrates our commitment to helping Canadian businesses and sellers succeed, whether their goal is growth in stores, online or both.”
Walmart said the Growth Summit is an opportunity to bring the Canadian seller and business community together and provide the resources they need to grow with Walmart Canada, with sessions focused on better understanding Walmart’s ecosystem and accelerating their business with the retailer.
Attendees will benefit from:
- Keynotes from Walmart’s Canadian Leadership Team on merchandising and marketplace strategy and innovation
- Deep dives into new supplier and seller tools, services and fulfillment capabilities
- Networking opportunities with Walmart merchants, Marketplace teams and the Canadian seller and business community
- Practical guidance on expanding assortment and reaching millions of Walmart customers
Walmart has more than 400 stores in Canada serving 1.5 million customers each day.
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