For the first time in history, a black-owned bottled water brand has hit the shelves at Walmart. Founded by Dr. Shayla Creer and Robert McCray, whose family owned the spring for more than 100 years in North Carolina.”! The Entrepreneurs were turned down by countless Walmart’s, finally a regional store decided to give them a shot.
“I called… many Walmarts, and finally we got a hold of one who allowed us to do a presentation,” Dr. Creer told First Coast News.
Once their product was on the shelves it sold out in the first month and demands were increasing! The Alkaline water can now be found in three different Walmart locations in northern Florida and in multiple boutique shops. Also the product can be purchased online!
