Walmart hits New York and focuses on community as US retail giant hosts first ever creator dinner

Last week, Walmart hosted its first ever Creator Dinner, with the retailer turning a classic New York City studio into a fully styled space focued on fashion and home.

The aim was to celebrated creativity, individuality, and one of Walmart’s core beliefs: great design should be accessible to everyone.

Walmart Creator gives people the tools they need to share product recommendations and earn money while doing it.

In a LinkedIn post, Melanie O’Gwynn, Growth Marketing - Walmart Creator, said: “More than anything, the dinner was about community. Walmart Creator exists because of the creators who bring it to life every day. From the start, this platform has been built with creators and for creators - the voices who inspire others (and me!) daily. Your ideas, energy, and feedback drive where we go next.”

She added: “Thank you to everyone who joined us and to every creator helping build this growing community - there’s so much more to come. If you’re a creator interested in joining Walmart Creator - or a talent manager with creators who’d be a great fit - I’d love to connect.”

“And a huge shout out to the incredible Walmart Creator team and our cross-functional partners. None of this would’ve been possible without you.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Social commerce will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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