Sam's Club

Sam’s Club MAP Closes the Loop for Advertisers with Media and Sales Performance Dashboard

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919262002/en/
    For the first time, the Media and Sales Performance Dashboard combines Sam's Club MAP campaign metrics with Sam’s Club sales performance in one place, so advertisers can track media impact on business outcomes.
  • The dashboard seamlessly integrates with the point-of-sale platform (also known as MADRID) that Sam’s Club advertisers and merchants already use to track sales — which is also the same platform used internally by Sam's Club MAP.
  • “Sam’s Club MAP – fueled by the Media and Sales Performance Dashboard data – allows us to build and track plans like never before,” said Lindsay Letterle, director of sales for The Clorox Company.
  • Sam’s Club MAP has partnered with Circana again to bring the Media and Sales Performance Dashboard to advertisers.

The ICEE Company® Announces Partnership with DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together

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Friday, September 15, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICEE Company® today announced a partnership with the newest chapter of DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise, Trolls Band Together. Fans of all ages can experience the magic of the movie on and off the screen with new limited-edition Trolls-themed ICEE flavors, branded cups and a chance to win a family trip to Hollywood.

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  • America's number one frozen beverage brings musical franchise to life with fun, psychedelic flavors and a chance to win a trip to Hollywood
    DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together arrives in theaters November 17, 2023
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICEE Company® today announced a partnership with the newest chapter of DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise, Trolls Band Together.
  • Get the band back together to taste Trolls-inspired ICEE flavors that are available at retailers nationwide, including Target beginning October 1.
  • In addition to the tantalizing ICEE flavors, fans can keep the joy-bopping fun going by enjoying Trolls-themed ICEE frozen Tubes at home beginning this October.
  • DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together arrives in theaters November 17, 2023.

Celebrate the Magic of Harry Potter with Gemmy's 12-ft Hogwarts Castle Airblown® Inflatable at Sam's Club

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Create an unforgettable entrance with the awe-inspiring Airblown® Inflatable Hogwarts Castle from Gemmy! Sold exclusively at Sam's Club this season, the colossal 12-ft tall by 12-ft deep castle archway includes a walkthrough tunnel with metallic fabric accents, multiple light effects and enchanting music. Take your Halloween festivities to new heights with the magical Hogwarts Castle inflatable. 

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  • Take your Halloween festivities to new heights with the magical Hogwarts Castle inflatable.
  • The colossal Harry Potter Castle inflatable includes a walkthrough tunnel, multiple light effects and enchanting music.
  • Celebrate the Wizarding World with our multisensory Hogwarts Castle inflatable archway tunnel.
  • Leave a lasting impression on all who venture in and order your Hogwarts Castle Inflatable today, exclusively from samsclub.com.

Vit-Best Nutrition Hires Chief Growth Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vit-Best Nutrition, a top contract manufacturer for the nutritional supplement industry, and Doctor's Best, its leading nutritional supplement brand, announced today their appointment of Day Gooch as Chief Growth Officer. A seasoned executive in the health and wellness space, Gooch led strategic partnerships, talent management, operations, and merchandising for some of the nation's largest retailers.

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  • Day Gooch to Join Vit-Best Nutrition and Its Supplement Brand, Doctor's Best, to Support Expansion
    TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vit-Best Nutrition, a top contract manufacturer for the nutritional supplement industry, and Doctor's Best, its leading nutritional supplement brand, announced today their appointment of Day Gooch as Chief Growth Officer.
  • "We are confident that his skills and expertise, as well as his leadership style, will fuse well with our team."
  • For more information on Vit-Best Nutrition, please visit vit-best.com , and for Doctor's Best, please visit drbvitamins.com .
  • Vit-Best Nutrition is a fully integrated contract manufacturer for the nutritional supplements industry, with a global distribution in more than 180 countries.

Harvest Group Joins Sam's Club MAP List of Certified Partners

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

"We are humbled to be added to the list of world-class advertising partners. Harvest Group will now be able to serve advertisers with one place to buy, manage and assess performance of sponsored products campaigns -- with the goal of driving growth for both the advertisers and Sam's Club," - Mark Stamps, VP of Retail Media Development at Harvest Group.

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  • ROGERS, Ark., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Group, an integrated commerce agency, today announced it is joining Sam's Club Member Access Platform (MAP) partner program as a tech-enabled managed service partner.
  • Harvest Group is joining Sam's Club Member Access Platform (MAP) as a certified partner.
  • Harvest Group has been serving brands' omnichannel business at Sam's Club for the last 15 years.
  • "We are excited to welcome Harvest Group to the MAP Partners Club and look forward to providing our advertisers with additional support to help them maximize campaign performance," - Austin Leonard, Head of Sales, Sam's Club Member Access Platform.

Fair Trade USA Launches Groundbreaking Innovation Initiative

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Trade USA today announced key elements of its Innovation for Impact Initiative — a multi-stakeholder engagement and design lab aimed at developing a more scalable, higher-impact Fair Trade Certified™ coffee program.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Trade USA today announced key elements of its Innovation for Impact Initiative — a multi-stakeholder engagement and design lab aimed at developing a more scalable, higher-impact Fair Trade Certified™ coffee program.
  • Fair Trade USA announced key elements of its groundbreaking Innovation for Impact Initiative.
  • To drive this initiative, Fair Trade USA is partnering with IDEO.org, an award-winning design consulting firm specializing in innovation for social impact.
  • Fair Trade USA will focus on innovation that addresses these core challenges faced by industry and producers," said Paul Rice, Founder & CEO, Fair Trade USA.

NISSIN FOODS USA LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CHILI-INFUSED NOODLES WITH GEKI™

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissin Foods USA, creator of iconic brands Cup Noodles® and Top Ramen®, is igniting consumer taste buds with the launch of GEKI™, a new brand serving up the first chili-infused noodles available in the USA. GEKI, which means "extreme" in Japanese, is perfect for spice enthusiasts in pursuit of an ever-spicier, authentic Asian meal at home. It is now available at Sam's Club and will be available at Amazon.com this September.

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  • GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissin Foods USA , creator of iconic brands Cup Noodles® and Top Ramen®, is igniting consumer taste buds with the launch of GEKI™, a new brand serving up the first chili-infused noodles available in the USA.
  • The product introduces a new, cutting-edge manufacturing technology developed by Nissin Foods USA, infusing real chili flakes directly into the round noodles to generate a red hue and a fierce heat that comes from within.
  • After 65 years, Nissin Foods remains at the helm of the instant ramen category, reporting 23% growth in the last five years.
  • To learn more about Nissin Foods and its various product offerings, visit Nissinfoods.com .

Walmart and Sam's Club Helped Spark Good to Change Kids' Health at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®

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Friday, August 25, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers and members raised over $41 million during their fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Walmart and Sam's Club accepted donations in-store, on Walmart.com, and in the Walmart app between June 12 and July 14, 2023.

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  • Walmart and Sam's Club accepted donations in-store, on Walmart.com, and in the Walmart app between June 12 and July 14, 2023.
  • "Year in and year out, Walmart & Sam's Club associates, customers, and members amaze us with their passion for our cause," said Teri Nestel, President & CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
  • Whether shopping in a store, club or online, customers and members helped change kids' health to change the future.
  • "Walmart and Sam's Club support of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals makes an impact right in our associates' neighborhoods," Julie Gehrki, Vice President, Walmart Foundation explains.

Harvest Group Hires VP of Digital Commerce & Media, Sejal Sheth

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

ROGERS, Ark., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Group has made significant investments over the last few years in the people and technology needed to continue to lead and grow their clients' ecommerce businesses.

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  • Harvest Group continues retail media focus with hire of VP of Digital Commerce & Media, Sejal Sheth.
  • To continue serving at the forefront of these trends, Harvest Group is making a significant addition to their leadership team with the hiring of Sejal Sheth, VP of Digital Commerce & Media.
  • - Sejal Sheth, VP of Digital Commerce and Media
    Harvest Group is excited for Sejal Sheth to join their leadership team and strengthen their efforts to skillfully navigate the convergence of retail media, brick & mortar, and the digital shelf to create a connected commerce solution for their clients.
  • Harvest Group offers a connected commerce solution leading their clients with account management, digital content management, retail media management, and replenishment services.

Arnold Worldwide Welcomes Back Marissa Kelley as EVP of Strategy

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Monday, August 21, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Arnold Worldwide today announced that Marissa Kelley will return as Executive Vice President of Strategy.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Arnold Worldwide today announced that Marissa Kelley will return as Executive Vice President of Strategy.
  • Kelley returns to the agency where she launched her career, after nearly six successful years at Energy BBDO.
  • "Marissa is insanely creative, passionate, and innovative – with a high bar for brave work within her teams and for her brands," said Bre Rossetti, Chief Strategy Officer at Arnold Worldwide.
  • "Arnold is a special place because of all the people that make Arnold, Arnold.