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About Sams Club
Sam's Club is an American chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned and operated by Walmart Inc. Founded in 1983 in Midwest City, Oklahoma (named after Walmart founder Sam Walton), Sam's Club operates approximately 600 warehouse locations in the US and Puerto Rico and serves over 50 million members. Membership costs $50/year (Club) or $110/year (Plus, with free shipping and 2% cash back). Sam's Club competes directly with Costco. Key differentiators include the Scan & Go app (members scan items while shopping and pay via phone, bypassing checkout lines entirely), Sam's Club Plus members get free shipping on most orders, and a strong private label (Member's Mark) that rivals Kirkland. Walmart's backing provides supply chain advantages and integration with Walmart Grocery for delivery. Sam's Club generates approximately $84 billion in annual revenue.
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Sam's Club vs Costco: which is better for families?
Costco generally edges Sam's Club for product quality, especially the Kirkland Signature brand. Sam's Club wins on technology (Scan & Go is genuinely faster), slightly lower membership cost, and if you're already a Walmart shopper (the Plus membership integrates with Walmart delivery). Both offer strong values on bulk groceries; the right choice often comes down to which is closer to you and which carries the specific brands you prefer.
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