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Sam's Club Accelerates Expansion With New Stores and Digital Innovations

The retailer plans to remodel all 600 locations, open 15 new clubs annually, and double membership, sales, and profits over the next decade.

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Residents wait in line at Sam's Club in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Aiken, S.C.
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Overview

  • Sam's Club has announced an aggressive strategy to remodel its 600 existing locations and open 15 new clubs each year to drive growth.
  • The company aims to double its membership, sales, and profits within the next 8–10 years, leveraging both physical and digital advancements.
  • Digital innovations like Scan & Go and register-free checkouts, successfully trialed in the Grapevine concept store, will be rolled out chain-wide.
  • The remodeled stores will feature updated layouts, omnichannel showrooms, and additional services such as pharmacies and optical centers.
  • This initiative is a direct response to increasing competition from Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club, both of which are also expanding their operations.