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58 Records Found for the Past 12 Months
August, 2008
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> Sam's Club® Opens First Business Center
Sam’s Club will open its first dedicated Business Center at 2827 Dunvale Road in Houston on August 27, 2008.
8/15/2008
> Sam's Club Launches Holiday Catering Program
Sam’s Club® has expanded its offering for caterers to help them plan their menus and execute a winning catering business this holiday season.
8/14/2008
> Sam's Club® Names People Division Vice President
Sam’s Club has named Dedra N. Dogan vice president of its People Division.
8/12/2008
> Sam's Club® Launches Home Efficiency Center in Southern California Locations
Sam’s Club, the wholesale division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has created a Home Efficiency Center in nine Southern California Clubs to showcase energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainability that includes products and appliances to help consumers be more eco-friendly and save money.
8/12/2008
July, 2008
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> Wal-Mart Announces New Food Donation Program Underway at Denver-Area Sam's Clubs
Wal-Mart announced today that its nine Sam’s Clubs in the Denver area were up and running with a new program to contribute meat, bakery goods and deli products to local food banks.
7/29/2008
> Sam's Club opens first Business Center in Houston
To better serve the growing small business community, Sam’s Club opens their first business center format at 2827 Dunvale Road in Houston on August 27, 2008.
7/22/2008
> Value 101: Sam's Club® Introduces Collegiate Membership
Sam’s Club is helping college students make their grades in finance and home economics with a membership warehouse club first by offering a collegiate membership.
7/21/2008
> NFIB YEF and Sam's Club Announce Young Entrepreneur Awards
The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation in partnership with Sam’s Club announced the recipients of the NFIB/Sam’s Club Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students.
7/10/2008
> Lansing Sam's Club Associate Recognized at Worldwide Company Meeting
Patti Bentley, a 16-year Sam’s Club associate in Lansing, received recognition by associates from almost 7000 locations throughout the world at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. annual Shareholders meeting.
7/8/2008
> Sam's Club welcomes South Jordan Community to Grand Opening Celebration
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 11278 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, UT 84095. The new location marks the eighth Sam’s Club in Utah.
7/7/2008
June, 2008
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> Sam's Club® Mooves To New Milk Container
Sam’s Club Members are reaching for a fresh alternative in the dairy cooler -- a square shaped gallon that represents a packaging change consistent with the transformation of milk from pitchers to glass bottles in the late 1800’s and then cardboard cartons to plastic gallons in the early 1950’s.
6/30/2008
> Sam's Club Names New Director Of Wine
Sam’s Club has named Dex McCreary, Merchandise Director of Wine, Beer and Spirits.
6/16/2008
> Tyler Texas Business Wins $100,000 Makeover
Wayne McIntyre, owner of McIntyre Plumbing located in Tyler, Texas is the winner of the $100,000 Small Business Makeover offered by Sam’s Club, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and SBTV.com.
6/10/2008
> Sam's Club Partners with Junior Achievement to Bring Business Education to Local Students
Sam’s Club has partnered with Junior Achievement (JA) of Orange County to bring financial education into the classroom.
6/9/2008
May, 2008
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> Sam's Club® Offers Membership Bonus and Free Stimulus Check Cashing
In an effort to help families stretch their economic stimulus checks further, Sam’s Club will offer annual memberships for non-members and a $40 gift card for existing members with the purchase of select merchandise in its 593 clubs nationwide.
5/22/2008
> Sam's Club® Hosts Qualifying Tour for Nathan's® Famous Fourth of July 2008 Hot Dog Eating Contest
Nathan’s Hot Dogs Make Sam’s Club Café Menu Nationwide
5/8/2008
> Sam's Club Relocates in Oakwood
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will celebrate the relocation of its facility at 3839 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566. The new Club adds new services and more than 40 new jobs.
5/5/2008
> Sam's Club® Launches NEW Online Electronics Recycling Program
N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW) is pleased to announce Sam’s Club has launched ecoNEW®, its new online electronics recycling service that helps members nationwide get rid of their older, unwanted, small to medium size electronics through a free, easy-to-use, environmental solution for e-waste recycling.
5/1/2008
April, 2008
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> Wal-Mart Announces New National Food Donation Program
Wal-Mart announced today the start of a new national food donation program in more than 560 Sam's Clubs throughout the nation that would include the ability to provide bakery products and protein, including fresh meats and deli products, to members of America’s Second Harvest—The Nation’s Food Bank Network.
4/30/2008
> Sam's Club Updates Members About Rice Purchases (4/24/08)
In an effort to address questions about restrictions on the purchase of bulk quantities of rice at Sam’s Club, we want to reiterate that our goal is to have an adequate supply of product.
4/24/2008
> Sam's Club Statement Regarding Rice (4/23/08)
We currently have plenty of rice for Sam's Club Members.
4/23/2008
> Sam's Club® Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Nationwide Open House
Sam’s Club will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a weekend long open house to appreciate members and associates beginning Friday, April 18 at 9:45 a.m. (in each time zone) when members and guest shoppers can a get first glimpse of special anniversary merchandise at exceptional values.
4/14/2008
> Junior High and High School Teachers Win Weeklong Trip to Study Fair Trade Certified ™ Coffee Market in Brazil
Ten junior high and high school teachers have won a national study grant competition sponsored by warehouse retailer Sam’s Club, non-profit TransFair USA and coffee roaster Café Bom Dia.
4/8/2008
March, 2008
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> Champion driver and Texas native Bobby Labonte is coming home and bringing the colors of Sam’s Club with him
To celebrate General Mills’ Race for Books, Bobby Labonte, driver of the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge, is scheduled to appear at Sam’s Club located at 1701 W. State Hwy 114 in Grapevine, TX, on April 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for his first public appearance prior to the race.
3/30/2008
> Dell's ‘Plant A Tree For Me’ Program Goes Retail With Samsclub.com
Dell customers looking for an environmentally-responsible computing option at samsclub.com can now help offset the carbon impact of the electricity required to power their laptop or desktop, an extension of Dell’s “Plant a Tree for Me” program.
3/27/2008
> $100,000 Small Business Makeover Offered By Sam’s Club® SBTV.Com And NFIB
Small business owners across diverse industries including food service, convenience stores, child care, consulting and professional services, among others will have a chance to win a $100,000 makeover, complements of Sam’s Club, SBTV.com and the National Federation of Independent Business during National Small Business Week April 21-25.
3/25/2008
February, 2008
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> Sam's Club Opens Severn Location
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 424 George Clauss Boulevard, Severn, MD 21144.
2/12/2008
> Sam's Club® Members Discover Reward Checks
Sam’s Club Discover® cardholders will soon receive a welcome surprise in their mailboxes in the form of reward checks totaling $107 million scheduled to arrive during the month of February.
2/5/2008
January, 2008
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> Sam's Club Opens North Las Vegas Location
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and one of the nation’s largest warehouse clubs will open a new facility at 2650 East Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89081.
1/29/2008
> Sam's Club Opens Linden Location
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and one of the nation’s largest warehouse clubs will open a new facility at 1900 East Linden Ave, Linden, NJ 07036.
1/28/2008
> Sam's Club® Adds Roses To Fair Trade Certified™ Products
Romantics and fresh flower fans can now give or decorate with “green” roses that have been Fair Trade Certified™ and are available online at samsclub.com.
1/22/2008
> Baseball Legends Open New Sam's Club
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 1750 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953.
1/21/2008
> Sam’s Club Welcomes Auburn Community To Grand Opening Celebration
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 2335 Bent Creek Rd, Auburn, AL 36830. The new location marks the 11th Sam’s Club location in Alabama.
1/21/2008
> New Sam's Club Welcomes Gilbert Community to Grand Opening
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 2621 South Market Street, Gilbert, AZ 85295.
1/21/2008
> Wal-Mart Teams with 1-800 CONTACTS to Expand Vision Care Offerings
In the latest move to help drive down healthcare costs, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced a long-term agreement with 1-800 CONTACTS that will bring contact lenses to more Americans at lower prices.
1/16/2008
> Sam's Club Teams with Food Network Kitchens for Winning Big Game Party Tips
Sam’s Club kicks off the playoffs by helping football fans meet their food and party needs this season with the Big Game Playbook showcasing great and easy tips to help even the newest rookie plan a great party for “any given Sunday,” playoff match or the big game.
1/11/2008
November, 2007
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> Sam's Club And Takamine Team To Raise Funds For Walden Woods Project
Samsclub.com and Takamine guitars have teamed up to raise funds for the Walden Woods Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the land, literature and legacy of 19th century writer/philosopher Henry David Thoreau, America’s premier advocate for environmental conservation.
11/23/2007
> Football Legends and Pros Wives’ Shop with a Purpose at Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club has teamed up with the Off the Field Players’ Wives Association and The Salvation Army to help make the holidays brighter for some local families in Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and San Diego.
11/21/2007
> Sam’s Club Once-in-a-Lifetime Packages Sell in Less than 24 Hours
Thanksgiving is still two weeks away … but four people have already got a big head start on their holiday shopping, with the help of the Sam’s Club Once-in-a-Lifetime packages!
11/14/2007
October, 2007
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> Sparkle…Elegance…Wow!
Sam’s Club is giving luxury shoppers a reason to celebrate this holiday season with an exclusive jewelry collection estimated at more than $2 million, including a stunning and incredibly rare 8.75-carat Asscher cut diamond ring for $347,368.
10/25/2007
> PWR SHPERZ TXT 4 GR8 GFTZ @ SAM’S CLUB®
Day-after-Thanksgiving power shoppers may find an enjoyable twist to getting the season’s coolest gifts, at the best prices, on the busiest retail day of the year, and it’s just a text message away.
10/18/2007
> Statement Concerning American Chef’s Selection Frozen Angus Beef Patties Recall
Cargill Meat Solutions, Inc. in cooperation with the USDA has initiated a recall of the following frozen ground beef patties:
10/9/2007
> Fair Trade is in the Can: Sam's Club Converts Private Label Member's Mark Premium Ground Coffee to Fair Trade Certified ™
Warehouse retailer Sam’s Club is breaking a barrier today by converting its ground coffee to be Fair Trade Certified ™.
10/8/2007
> Sam’s Club Unveils its Once-in-a-Lifetime Holiday Packages Earth-Friendly, Adventure and Entertainment-Focused Gifts Top List
Shopping for that special someone or the person who has it all can be tough during the holidays.
10/4/2007
September, 2007
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> Wal-Mart Launches Phase Two Of Prescription Program With New $4 Medications And Increased Savings
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced phase two of its $4 prescription program with changes that will help even more Americans deal with the high-cost of healthcare.
9/27/2007
> Advisory For Analysts & Journalists: Wal-Mart To Make Healthcare Announcement
Wal-Mart issues an advisory to Analysts and Journalists concerning an upcoming healthcare announcement
9/26/2007
> Sam's Club Encourages Members to Take the First Step on the Road to Improved Health and Wellness
Sam’s Club is making Members’ health a priority by conducting in-club health and wellness screenings this fall.
9/11/2007
> Sam's Club Opens Bristol Location
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 13249 Lee Highway in Bristol, Virginia 24202.
9/6/2007
> Sam's Club Opens Fayetteville Location
Area residents will gain a fresh new shopping choice as well as a champion of sustainability, service and community support when the new Fayetteville Sam’s Club opens next week.
9/6/2007
August, 2007
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> Norwood's Jennifer Faulkner Takes the Cake as a Top Finalist in Sam's Club National Cake-Decorating Contest
Jennifer Faulkner, a Norwood resident and Cincinnati Sam’s Club bakery associate, was named runner up in the warehouse club’s national cake-decorating contest held in Kansas City, Missouri, earlier this month.
8/28/2007