Nearly six years ago Walmart sent 500 shelf-scanning robots home after concluding that workers picking online orders could see the
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July 20, 2026
How Seasonal Items Triumph on Walmart.com: Featuring Tim Caton
Ryan King, Founder & CEO of BlueRyse, welcomes Tim Caton, National Account Manager at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), for a conversation about how seasonal items triumph on Walmart.com.
About Tim Caton
Tim is a sales and marketing executive known for driving rapid growth for premium FMCG brands at major retailers like Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Target.
He has deep expertise across functions: sales, marketing, product development. Proven track record revitalizing existing brands and launching innovative new ones to resonate with today’s consumers.
Tim is equally skilled at leveraging data and qualitative insights to spot unmet customer needs, combining empathy, analytics, and vision to cater to shopper preferences.
He is a trusted advisor to over 40 national brands and retail buyers, helping premium suppliers expand market share through owned brands, licensed products, and strategic partnerships.
Tim is passionate about developing future leaders and high-performing teams that live the company values while driving sustainable growth.
About Ryan King
Ryan is the CEO of BlueRyse, an Austin-based eCommerce agency for brands looking to succeed on Walmart.com.
He is an experienced International Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management and eCommerce industries.
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