Mah Melanin, a Black woman-owned gift wrap brand founded by Ardean Miller-Marbley and dedicated to celebrating and empowering communities of color, has made history as the first Black-owned brand to partner with Sam's Club in their gift wrap category. This partnership marks a significant milestone, bringing culturally inspired, inclusive gift wrap designs to Sam’s Club floors and its online store.
Beginning this holiday season, Mah Melanin’s unique gift wrap will be available to customers in select Sam’s Club locations across seven states, including Louisiana, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, and California, as well as on Sam’s Club’s website. Designed to reflect the beauty, resilience, and creativity of Black culture, Mah Melanin’s products offer a meaningful way for families to celebrate the season with gift wrap that speaks to them.“We are honored to partner with Sam’s Club and to be the first Black-owned brand in their gift wrap category,” says Ardean Miller-Marbley, founder of Mah Melanin. “This opportunity allows us to connect with communities nationwide, bringing representation to the holiday season and encouraging everyone to wrap their gifts with cultural significance.”
For Ardean, this partnership is more than a business achievement; it’s the fulfillment of a deeply personal promise—a promise she once made to her parents and family: that one day, they would all walk into the same Sam’s Club where they have shopped their entire lives and be able to point to the Mah Melanin products they brought to life on display.
“I told them that one day we’d see the brand here,” Ardean recalls. Fulfilling that promise and standing in that very Sam’s Club, surrounded by her parents and family, seeing Mah Melanin gift wrap beautifully displayed on the floors, was a moment of empowerment and accomplishment. “It wasn’t just about seeing the product there,” she reflects. “It was about showing what’s possible, breaking barriers, and inspiring other businesses to dream big.”
Empowering Communities Through Representation
Mah Melanin’s partnership with Sam's Club underscores the growing demand for products that resonate with diverse audiences and promote inclusivity in mainstream retail. As a brand founded on the principles of cultural awareness and authenticity, Mah Melanin aims to bring representation into households across the country, offering a powerful way to celebrate special moments.
Support Black-Owned Businesses
Mah Melanin invites customers to support this historic partnership by visiting their local Sam’s Club or exploring the gift wrap collection online at Sam’s Club’s website by using the keyword search “Mah Melanin.” For those in areas where the product may not yet be available in-store, this online option provides a convenient way to experience the brand’s culturally inspired designs. By purchasing Mah Melanin products, customers are not only embracing the spirit of the season but also uplifting a brand that champions diversity and community empowerment.
About Mah Melanin
Mah Melanin is a Black-owned brand dedicated to empowering people of color through thoughtfully designed gift wrap, apparel, and accessories that celebrate Black culture. Founded by Ardean Miller-Marbley, Mah Melanin strives to inspire and uplift communities, one product at a time.
Explore their products at MahMelanin.com and on Sam’s Club’s website
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