American Kolache lands Walmart deal to expand nationwide

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-based American Kolache is going to bring its reimagined Czech pastries to aisles across the country after securing a deal with Walmart.

Owner Russ Clark recently secured Walmart’s “Fast Pass,” an opportunity granted to only 50 companies nationwide to pitch directly to the retailer’s buyers. Clark said American Kolache “blew them away” during meetings in Kansas City and will present to Walmart’s team in Bentonville, Arkansas this October.

The rollout will feature smaller, freezer-ready versions of two customer favorites: the Sausage & Gravy Kolache and the ‘Merica Kolache…

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