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60 Records Found for the Past 12 Months   
June, 2009 Back to top
> What Women Want Today: Sam's Club and Working Mother Teamed Up to Ask Moms 'What's On Your Mind?'Working Mother magazine and Sam’s Club teamed up to honor 30 “Working Mothers of the Year” who adeptly balance career, motherhood and self-development with grace and determination. 6/30/2009
> Sam's Club® Opens Second Springfield Location July 23Sam’s Club will debut its second warehouse club in Springfield, offering members an enhanced customer experience with time-saving services and expanded merchandise selection, including an environmentally friendly car wash and easy-to-navigate store design. 6/24/2009
> Sam's Club® New Location Brings Added Services and Merchandise to Kenosha CountyKenosha County residents will find exceptional values on everyday essentials when the newly relocated Somers Sam’s Club officially celebrates its grand opening at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 23. 6/22/2009
> Sam's Club® Relocates to Newington, Expands Services, Merchandise and ConvenienceAn expanded selection of everyday essentials and new services awaits Hartford area residents when the newly relocated Newington Sam’s Club officially celebrates its grand opening at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 23. 6/22/2009
> New Sam's Club® Brings Savings to CocoaA new Sam’s Club on the Florida Space Coast will soon provide local businesses, college students, retirees and moms-on-the-run a new destination for their shopping needs. 6/15/2009
> Muncy Sam's Club® Expands Services, Merchandise and ConvenienceLycoming County residents will find exceptional values on everyday essentials from office supplies to delicious meal solutions as well as $4 generic prescriptions when the newly expanded Muncy Sam’s Club officially celebrates its grand opening at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 25. 6/12/2009
May, 2009 Back to top
> Sam's Club® Introduces Seasonal $15 MembershipSam’s Club welcomes summer with the launch of a special membership for $15 to help families and small business owners with savings and solutions during the 100 Days of Summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 5/20/2009
> Sam's Club® Relocates to Morrisville on June 11Sam’s Club opens in Morrisville June 11, with additional services, an expanded merchandise selection, and a design that incorporates sustainability with a customer-friendly layout. 5/20/2009
> Sam's Club® Simplifies Small Business Membership OfferingSam’s Club is making it easier for small businesses to lower their costs by simplifying the requirements for its Business Membership by eliminating more than a dozen required documents including permits and licenses formerly needed to join. 5/18/2009
> Sam's Club® and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Fight For Small BusinessesSam’s Club, the nation’s leading small business membership warehouse club and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced today at America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. details of joint member benefits program that will broaden both organizations ability to be advocates for small business, lower their costs and help them succeed. 5/12/2009
April, 2009 Back to top
> El Monte Sam's Club Opens in Familiar Location with Fresh LookThe latest in warehouse club shopping will debut in El Monte, when the new Sam’s Club opens its doors at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7. 4/16/2009
> Sam's Club Names Linda Hefner Executive Vice President of Merchandising and ReplenishmentSam’s Club announced today the appointment of Linda Hefner as executive vice president of merchandising and replenishment. Hefner will report to Brian Cornell, president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club, and will begin her new role effective May 15, 2009. 4/15/2009
> Sam's Club Launches Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Package for Practices to Help Improve Patient CareTo help independent medical practitioners provide more timely care, reduce medical errors, eliminate paperwork and contain costs, Sam’s Club, eClinicalWorks® and Dell announced today details of its turnkey electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management package ideal for small physician practices. 4/6/2009
> Sam's Club Savings Drive To Help America's Small Businesses SucceedSam’s Club is fighting for America’s small business owners and operators and beginning today, thousands of associates from all of its 600 clubs across the country are committing to visit 100,000 small businesses to help them identify ways they can lower their costs and succeed. 4/2/2009
March, 2009 Back to top
> Sam's Club Introduces Second Fair Trade Certified WineSam’s Club continues its commitment to Simple Steps to Saving Green and sustainability with the addition of a second Fair Trade Certified wine in locations nationwide. 3/20/2009
> Sam's Club® Hosts Open House Showcasing Entertaining SolutionsWith spring entertaining occasions including Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, bridal or baby showers, graduation and more just around the corner, it’s time for hosts across the country to finish the guest list, design the invitations and most important – plan their menus. 3/19/2009
> Wal-Mart Names Brian Cornell President and CEO of Sam's ClubWal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today that Brian Cornell, 50, will become president and chief executive officer of Sam's Club, the company’s members-only warehouse operating segment, effective April 3. 3/9/2009
> Students Prep for College Hoops Championship at Sam's ClubCollegiate students have a new place to go Sunday, March 8, while they gear up for basketball action happening later in the month. 3/2/2009
February, 2009 Back to top
> Women Entrepreneurs Accelerate U.S. Economy in Year-Long "Race" to Create Jobs and Build Small BusinessesWomen entrepreneurs across the country are taking charge of their businesses and their families' livelihoods by joining the Make Mine a Million $ Business RACE (M3 RACE) launched by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, the leading national not-for-profit provider of business resources and community support for women entrepreneurs. 2/2/2009
January, 2009 Back to top
> Big Game Fans Score With Sam's Club® and SaveA Big Game party with family and friends is the perfect way to break up the long winter and enjoy great food, company and sports. 1/21/2009
> Sam's Club® Brings Savings and Convenience to SurpriseThe first Sam’s Club in Surprise will debut Thursday, Jan. 29, and will offer local businesses and residents the ease of experiencing Club shopping and values closer to home. 1/21/2009
> Sam's Club® Gives Back To South MississippiMore than 200 associates at Sam’s Club in Gulfport are putting the finishing touches on their new location at 10431 Old Hwy. 49 as they prepare for the Club’s opening Jan. 22. As part of its grand-opening celebration, the newly relocated Club will announce $19,000 in donations to help south Mississippi non-profit organizations. 1/21/2009
> Shoppers Have a New Way to Save in Kentucky HeartlandWhen the highly anticipated Elizabethtown Sam’s Club officially opens Thursday, Jan 22, Business, Advantage and Collegiate Members will experience warehouse club savings with access to high quality merchandise and services right in their local neighborhood. 1/21/2009
> Lady Lake Sam's Club® Welcomes Central Florida Members with Value and SavingsThe new Sam’s Club in Lady Lake officially opens Thursday, Jan. 22, and has been designed to fulfill the shopping needs of the active, local community with innovative features and special services. 1/21/2009
> Sam's Club® Hosts Pharmacy ChallengeSam’s Club is hosting a Pharmacy Challenge and Savings Checkup in all of its locations through January 31 where consumers can check prices on their prescriptions and over-the-counter medications against other retailers. 1/12/2009
> Doug McMillon Named President and CEO of Wal-Mart InternationalWal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today that Doug McMillon, 42, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart International, the company’s second largest operating segment. 1/7/2009
December, 2008 Back to top
> Sam's Club® Hosts Last Minute Holiday Gift and Food EventSam’s Club is hosting a special event in all U.S. clubs Dec. 19-21 to help weary consumers complete their holiday. 12/16/2008
> Football Legends and Pros Wives' Partner with Sam's Club to Shop for a CauseSam’s Club has teamed up with Off the Field Players’ Wives Association and The Salvation Army for the second year to brighten the holidays for local families in Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas and San Diego for the company’s annual Dream Drive event. 12/4/2008
November, 2008 Back to top
> Sam's Club Reveals Day-After-Thanksgiving Featured ItemsSam’s Club released its official Thanksgiving advertisement today scheduled for distribution in newspapers nationwide Thursday, Nov.27, and announced it’s passing on more than $3 million in additional savings on toys reducing some prices to as low as $10. 11/24/2008
> Sam's Club Launches Online Gift SolutionThere’s a few on every holiday list - the hard-to-shop-for, the has-it-all or the “don’t-bother-getting-me-anything” kind. 11/20/2008
> Sam's Club Introduces Fair Trade Certified WineSam’s Club members will find a new choice in the wine aisles this month with the launch of the chain’s first Fair Trade Certified ™ wine, Neu Direction™, a 100 percent Malbec from the renowned winegrowing region of Lujan de Cuyo near Mendoza, Argentina. 11/13/2008
> Sam's Club Online Holiday Packages Sell In SecondsSam’s Club announced today four exclusive online holiday packages sold in seconds after becoming available this week. 11/13/2008
> Sam's Club Salutes Military FamiliesSam’s Club announced today it will host three open houses for military personnel, including retired and active service men and women and their families, nationwide, to make their holiday brighter. 11/11/2008
> Sam's Club Kicks Off Holiday Season with Delicious Delicacies and Holiday Entertaining TipsWith the hustle and bustle of the holiday season just around the corner, Sam’s Club® gears up to help consumers get in the spirit, in a tasty way. 11/10/2008
> Sam's Club Announces Exclusive Holiday Shopping EventHoliday shoppers with long lists and high hopes of making the season bright for family and friends can get the gifts everyone wants at members-only prices at Sam’s Club and even with the holidays fast approaching, there’s still time to join. 11/7/2008
October, 2008 Back to top
> Sam's Club Announces Plans For New Type of Warehouse ClubSam’s Club announced today during the Wal-Mart Stores Inc., (WMT) Annual Analyst Conference plans to open a membership warehouse club with an expanded assortment of imported products from Mexico. 10/28/2008
> Sam's Club(R) anuncia planes para nuevo tipo de tienda de precios bajosSam's Club anunció hoy durante la Conferencia Anual de Analistas de Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) sus planes para abrir una tienda de precios bajos por membresía con un amplio surtido de productos importados de México. 10/28/2008
> Sam's Club® Offers $10 Membership Good For 10 WeeksFor the first time in its history, Sam’s Club is offering a $10 membership good for 10 weeks for families and businesses not currently members. 10/17/2008
> New Quincy Sam's Club Provides Value, Services and Economic Support to Tri-State AreaThe highly-anticipated Quincy Sam’s Club opens under the management of Quincy native Andy Blaesing in late October. 10/15/2008
> First Sam's Club in Yavapai County to Open in Prescott ValleyLocal businesses, college students, retirees and moms-on-the-run will soon have a new destination for their shopping needs. 10/15/2008
> New Sam's Club Enhances East Richmond GrowthA new Sam’s Club will open in east Richmond as an anchor store in the new White Oak Village shopping center. 10/15/2008
> Sam's Club Opens Evans LocationSam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 3247 23rd Ave. in Evans. 10/15/2008
> NFL Players Celebrate Sam's Club Grand OpeningSam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will open a new facility at 3010 Larue St., Garden City, KS. The new location marks the 8th Sam’s Club location in Kansas. 10/15/2008
> Multi Million Dollar CEOs Teach Financial Literacy to GirlsThe Women Presidents’ Organization knows the importance of financial security and is coordinating its second annual Financial Literacy Event for young women. 10/6/2008
September, 2008 Back to top
> Sam's Club® Champions Women EntrepreneursSam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence today announced a first of its kind joint initiative to champion women entrepreneurs nationwide. 9/30/2008
> Sam's Club Provides Solutions To Help Flu Prevention And ReliefSam’s Club is making community health a priority offering in-Club flu shots to Members and non-Members alike in preparation for the upcoming winter season. 9/22/2008
> Sam's Club® Announces Home Office Location Move in BentonvilleSam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announced today it is relocating its home office to 2101 S.E. 25th Street, Bentonville, Ark., 72712 where associates in merchandising, operations, membership and other departments will now be housed to support its 594 clubs nationwide. 9/16/2008
> Sam's Club® Reusable Shopping Totes Help Put Package Waste In the BagSam’s Club Members and shoppers often bring their own bags or reuse boxes from product and packaging to take their groceries and other purchases home. 9/16/2008
August, 2008 Back to top
> Sam's Club® Names Cindy Davis Executive Vice President Membership, Marketing and E-CommerceSam’s Club, the wholesale division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has promoted Cindy Davis to executive vice president of Membership, Marketing and E-commerce. 8/29/2008
> Deptford Sam's Club Relocation Includes Fuel StationSam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., with 10 Clubs in New Jersey will open a new facility at 2000 Clements Bridge Rd. in Deptford, N.J. after a relocation that adds a fuel station, pharmacy and rotisserie. 8/28/2008
> Sam's Club® Opens First Business CenterSam’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 ProgramSam’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 PresidentSam’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 LocationsSam’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 Back to top
> Wal-Mart Announces New Food Donation Program Underway at Denver-Area Sam's ClubsWal-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 HoustonTo 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 MembershipSam’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 AwardsThe 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 MeetingPatti 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 CelebrationSam’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
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