Walmart looking for homegrown goods

Walmart began accepting applications this week for its 10th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be sold on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves or on Walmart.com. Open Call is at the heart of Walmart’s 10-year, $350 billion commitment to strengthening U.S. manufacturing by sourcing products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S., and it was instrumental to Walmart achieving its previous $250 billion commitment. Applications are open until August 18. Visit engage.walmart-jump.com/open-call-2023 for more information. — Jason Fremstad