Sam's Club : News Articles

Wal-Mart's grand, green plans to reduce prices

Wal-Mart has taken on a massive green project. CEO Mike Duke said, in 2009, that the retailer would build a sustainability index to track the environmental impact for the entire life cycle of every single product it sells. For many reasons, this has been a challenging process.

U.S. Chamber’s Institute Programs awards scholarship to O’Fallon’s Williams

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced Thursday, April 18, that Erin Williams, president/CEO of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Sam’s Club Scholarship. Awarded to 20 first-year attendees from across the country, the Sam’s Club scholarships recognize individuals that exhibit excellent nonprofit management practices in several areas, including involvement in professional industry organizations, community involvement and demonstrated leadership.

Sam's Club CEO on allure of bulk buying

Sam's Club CEO Rosalind Brewer speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the Walmart warehouse store, as well as taking on competitors like Costco, BJ's, and online retailers like Amazon.

7 Ways to Save on Health Care

No generic available? The Consumers Union found that the difference between the cheapest and priciest sources of common brand-name drugs was as much as 29 percent, which could cost you an extra $2,000 annually. The organization also found that warehouse clubs often offer great savings. And you don't always have to be a member to benefit. "When you arrive, simply explain that you're visiting the pharmacy," says Carrie Foster, a spokeswoman for Sam's Club.

An all-access pass to club store packaging

In an executive survey of 132 consumer packaging goods’ manufacturers and retailers, 88.6% expect their company’s sales in the warehouse club channel to increase in the next three years, according to a January 2013 report from market research company Deloitte LLP. The confidence likely stems from the observations of recent history, as 84.6% of those same executives say they’ve seen an increase in the importance of the channel over the past three years.

Rosalind Brewer: Rising Star in Wal-Mart

A science laboratory is not traditionally the most likely training ground for a star in the world of retail. That setting, however, is exactly where Sam’s Club President and CEO Rosalind Brewer got her start. Brewer began her professional life as an organic chemist with Kimberly-Clark Corp. It was a much different world than the one she currently inhabits, but Brewer credits her time in the lab as key in growing into one of the highest-profile positions in the world of retail.

Sam’s Club executive getting company to think globally

Charles Redfield, Sam’s Club vice president and chief merchandising officer, is using his experiences in the U.K. to help the warehouse club store, and its owner, Walmart, succeed in the ever-changing global marketplace. Redfield spent the past two years working in the U.K. for ASDA, a Britain-based subsidiary of Walmart. He said that when he moved from Arkansas to Britain, he thought he could run the company the exact same way as he did in the U.S., but he soon found out that was not true.

Walmart and Sam's Club Introduce Sustainable Prescription Packaging

Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies have introduced new packaging for select prescriptions that has a dual benefit – it is sustainable and helps patients stay on schedule with their medications. The Ecoslide-RX box, made by Keystone Folding Box Company, is an eco-friendly package made from 100 percent recyclable material, has a secondary package that contains no plastic, and requires a minimal amount of film and foil for the actual pill pack, according to Walmart’s Green Room bog.

Health/Wellness execs at Sam’s Club honored

Competition within the membership warehouse club channel is intense, and the club format is not one that necessarily makes differentiation easy. Nevertheless, in just the past few years Sam’s Club has succeeded in distinguishing itself by staking out a clear position as a health and wellness provider. As a result, health and wellness has been transformed and elevated from a supporting role in the retailer’s array of products and services to a critical strategic role.

SCORE and Sam’s Club Spread Holiday Cheer for Small Businesses

SCORE, the organization that helps thousands of new businesses with volunteer mentors across the country, and Sam’s Club have joined forces to spread holiday cheer to small businesses. The two organization’s have partnered in a holiday giving campaign that will award 102 selected nationwide businesses, 2 in every state including Washington D.C., with a $1,000 gift card to purchase merchandise to help their business.

Big business jumps on small-business bandwagon

Americans are so big on small business that large companies are launching pro-small-business marketing campaigns in hopes of squeezing their way into the spotlight. The latest small-business champion: Sam's Club. The Wal-Mart-owned wholesale club is partnering with non-profit small-business counselor SCORE to award $1,000 of free merchandise to each of 102 small businesses across the country, the company will announce Wednesday. Sam's Club will also donate $547,000 to fund small-business conferences.

Sam’s Club serves up holiday cheer survey and holiday advice galore

It's the holiday season and that means the time for family get-togethers, office pot-lucks and cocktail parties, time to dust off your holiday wine glasses and Christmas dinnerware, time to get those party size serving dishes out of storage and time to put your slow cooker to use once again. With that in mind, I have decided to let you in on a little party-giving secret to take the stress out of your holiday planning and chances are, you already know about it. Sam's Club! Yep, good ole Sam's Club, home of party-planning tips, decorations, food trays and appliances. Sam's Club is one of my favorite places to buy whatever is on my list for Christmas gifts, but there is so much more to shopping at the humongous wholesale-priced store. This huge warehouse is a plethora of party ideas, cooking tips, foods and whatever else you might need to make your special time a success.

Sam’s Club aims to bolster sales via revamped app

Sam's Club wants its holiday app to do double dutySam's Club is updating its application to emphasize online shopping on Black Friday. A gift finder aggregates potential finds, and video and photo guides include tree-trimming instructions. An update planned for December will focus on in-store shopping improvements.

Sam’s Club Donates

The new Sam's Club store at 3055 Bear Creek Drive in Wentzville planned to donate nearly $39,000 in grants to charities in conjunction with its Oct. 30 grand opening. Last year, Sam's Club donated $30.3 million in cash and in-kind donations from stores, clubs and the Walmart Foundation to nonprofit organizations in Missouri. The new Wentzville store, off Interstate 70 at the Wentzville Parkway exit, employs about 200 full- and part-time associates and is the 17th Sam's Club store in Missouri. Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is the nation's eighth largest retailer, according to the news release.

Johnsonville Hands Out Free Food to NJ Residents Affected by Sandy

The food company Johnsonville set up the "world's largest grill" outside of the Secaucus, New Jersey Sam's Club Sunday to fire up their brand name sausages with the goal to feed hungry residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Besides handing out their signature bratwursts for free, the Johnsonville also gave out free soda and free condiments. FiOS1 News Kim Lengle reports.

Sam’s Club and Congressman Lance offer residents without power a place to plug in

In response to widespread power shortages due to Hurricane Sandy, Sam’s Club has set up free temporary charging stations and is providing Wi-Fi for all community residents to recharge, contact family members and handle any other necessary business. The club invites community residents without power to take advantage of temporary charging stations and Wi-Fi available through Nov. 11 at 14 of its tri-state locations, including its Edison store on Rt. 1.

Dukes of Hazzard star visits fans in Willowbrook area

James Best, the actor who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the “The Dukes of Hazzard” television show, made an appearance at the Willowbrook Sam’s Club to sign autographs and chat with fans Saturday. The event attracted a loyal following of fans who brought show memorabilia for Best to sign and traded stories about their favorite episodes.

Sam’s Club Helping Victims of Sandy

Sam's Club is helping to recharge those left in the dark by Sandy. A total of 18 Sam's Clubs in five states (Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) affected by the megastorm are now open to members and non-members still affected by power outages. The locations are serving as power recharging stations, offering extra power outlets free of charge to recharge personal laptops, cell phones, iPads and other electronic devices. The store will remain open to the public until November 9. Editor’s Note: NBC News distributed this clip to their broadcast affiliates across the U.S.. As a result, this segment was featured on more than 100 local news broadcasts (TV) yesterday.

Sam’s Club to open in Wentzville, create 200 jobs

Sam's Club is opening a new location in Wentzville tomorrow. The 136,000-square-foot store will be located at 3055 Bear Creek Drive off Interstate 70. The store will provide 200 jobs and generate between $1.25 million to $1.5 million in additional tax revenue, according to Dennis Walsh, Wentzville's director of finance.

Legendary 80’s TV Star in S.A.

A legendary 80's TV star rolled into the Sam's Club off 281 near Bitters. Erik Estrada played "Ponch" on the popular police show, "Chips." Estrada is now a cop in real life. He is also traveling the country promoting Sam's Clubs. NOTE: This member appreciation event was part of the three-week effort in Texas to implement public relations events related to the New Membership Program Pilot.