Sam's Club is taking applications for two supplier summits in an effort to add innovative products to its private brand and grow its network of diverse suppliers.
Businesses have until Feb. 8 to apply to attend one of the two events. Both summits will be held virtually on April 5. There is no fee to apply.
Walmart Inc.'s members-only warehouse division is investing in its Member's Mark private brand, the company said in a news release. It's holding the Member's Mark Supplier Summit to find high-quality "disruptive" items for its private brand mix in clubs and online.
Potential suppliers will have a chance to meet with Sam's Club's private brand team and merchants.
The other event is a Supplier Diversity Summit. Applicants must be U.S. privately held companies that are 51% owned, managed and controlled by a woman, minority, veteran, disabled veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQ community.
Applicants for both summits must be prepared to meet the company's standards for suppliers.
Interested businesses may apply at https://www.rangeme.com/samsclubmembersmark2022.