There are few moments quite as magical as Christmas morning. As a kid, I can remember hopping out of bed before the sun came up and seeing the tree glow in the dark of the living room. The ornaments twinkled, the wrapping paper on the presents shined, and a day I’d waited for all year had finally arrived.
Now, as both a parent and associate working in sourcing at the world’s largest retailer, I know so much hard work goes into making that magic happen. And while the elves up north are taking care of business for Santa, we’re working with suppliers all around the world to not only bring Christmas to life for customers, but to do it with products and businesses we can all be proud to showcase.
Get cozy
Komar Kids LLC is a prominent apparel company established in 1908 and has been a Walmart supplier for over 30 years, now under our private brand, Wonder Nation. Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, Komar specializes in designing and manufacturing children's sleepwear, including pajamas and loungewear for various age groups.
Check the list
One of the largest doll manufacturers in the world, HK City Toys is women-owned and exclusively sculpts dolls, like the My Life As Doll, for Walmart. To make the packaging more sustainable, these dolls use an open box format, meaning there is no plastic coverings or glue, keeping the box completely recyclable.
Put a bow on it
With 120 years in business and a broad geographic footprint, IG Design Group helps customers celebrate on nearly every continent. Since 75% of Walmart’s wrapping paper is produced in the U.S., IG is a key manufacturing partner and contributor to our Made-in-America initiative. Walmart and IG have also collaborated on new supply chain opportunities like innovative materials and new production locations so we can fulfill customers’ wrapping needs for many holidays to come.
O, Tannenbaum
Polygroup is the world’s #1 producer of artificial Christmas trees, and these aren’t just any ole’ trees. In 2024, Polygroup launched the first-to-market tree made of PET tree tips instead of PVC, exclusively to Walmart, giving customers a tree that lasts seasons, can help reduce toxic waste from PVC and create positive impacts for generations to come.
Trim the tree
The world's largest Christmas lights set manufacturer, Everstar, has been in business with Walmart for nearly half a century. Everstar was Walmart’s 2020 Supplier of the Year and helped save 324 million metric tons of CO2 emissions through Project Gigaton.
Deck the halls
AL Paper, maker of honeycomb paper products, made a splash this holiday season with their viral paper Christmas tree décor. Based in India, AL Paper upcycles cotton garment waste for use in their paper products, which according to the supplier, lowers water and energy usage, cuts back their carbon footprint and helps reduce deforestation.
We’re excited to help Christmas come to life around the world by connecting customers to the products they want and need, from businesses working to make their communities better. Merry Christmas to all!
