HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,
March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- One of Tennessee's fastest
growing communities continues its retail rise when the newly
relocated Sam's Club opens Wednesday, March
21 at 8 a.m. in the heart of
Hendersonville. The new club,
located at 301 Indian Lake Blvd., adjacent to the Streets of Indian
Lake retail development, was designed specifically with the local
member in mind.
"The layout of our new club is very shopper-friendly and a
perfect location for members who enjoy city life or have more of a
rural lifestyle," said club manager Jeff
Godbey. "Our members from Sumner and northern Davidson counties will immediately notice the
fresh, bright atmosphere in the club. We are very excited to open
and showcase our expanded selection of merchandise and new
amenities that enhance the value of membership."
The Indian Lake Sam's Club measures approximately 137,000 square
feet. Opening just in time for spring, the array of everyday needs,
fresh produce, quality meats, and home meal solutions along with
exciting items like hybrid grills and coolers, will prepare the
community for a perfect day at Old Hickory Lake or a springtime
backyard barbecue. Bargain hunters, moms-on-the-go, business
owners, gourmet cooks, the sophisticated shopper and sports fans
will discover value and quality from Sam's Club with every
visit.
"Hendersonville is known as a
great place to live, work and play," said Godbey. "Our new club
will allow our members to explore thousands of quality items at an
extraordinary value. We make savings simple, bottom line, while
still offering the highest of quality in every item we
offer."
"Besides the obvious job opportunities and sales tax revenue,
the decision by Sam's Club to select Hendersonville as the location for this new
club reaffirms our message that our city is a great place for
business," said Scott Foster, the city's mayor.
Members can experience Savings Made Simple® at Sam's Club
Hendersonville when doors open March
21, immediately following an 8
a.m. grand opening ceremony.
Sam's Club Part of Unprecedented Retail Growth
Foster said Hendersonville and
the local Sam's Club established a very strong relationship
throughout the development process. He expects Sam's Club to be the
catalyst for accelerated retail growth.
"Seven years ago we developed a strategy to assist those looking
for a business-friendly place to call home," said Foster. "It takes
time to build relationships and trust with people who are making
decisions to commit millions of dollars in construction costs for
their new buildings. In the end it's a matter of making sure that
needs and opportunities are properly matched, and then helping the
business prospect see their potential for success in Hendersonville."
New Sam's Club an Extraordinary Value for Discerning
Shoppers, Business Owners
Fresh flowers with a 7-day guarantee, best-selling books, tires,
and sporting equipment are in large supply for members of all ages,
while office supplies, vending machine snacks and paper goods
prepare small business members for success. Additional benefits for
small business owners include early shopping hours, personal
shopping through Click 'n' Pull®, truck load savings, and access to
quality items most often used by foodservice businesses, restaurant
owners and caterers.
New Fuel Station and Hearing Center Offer Added
Convenience
Sumner County residents and
those passing through the "City by the Lake" will enjoy the added
convenience of a Sam's Club fuel station, the first for The Streets
at Indian Lake area. The station will have 12 pumps, including
diesel.
The new club also debuts a Sam's Club Hearing Center, offering
premium technology in hearing aid and personal listening devices
alongside the care of a certified audiologist.
Other health and wellness benefits include the Sam's Club
pharmacy, open to members and the public, featuring $4 and $10 generic
prescriptions and savings on branded prescriptions. Sam's Club also
offers an optical department and free monthly health screenings to
help members take charge of their health through preventive
measures.
Club to Employ 200 Associates
The Hendersonville club plans
to employ approximately 200 associates, including 30 new positions
created by the relocation.
"I take great pride in our associates and the work they have
done to prepare this club for its grand opening," said Godbey.
"Their hard work is appreciated and they have a beautiful, brand
new facility to show off. They are anxious to continue their
reputation of providing stellar customer service to our members
from Sumner and Davidson counties."
Godbey started his career with Sam's Club in June 1998, as a manager-in-training in
Louisville, Ky. After working in
Indianapolis and Cincinnati, he was promoted to his first
manager position in a Chicago-area
club in 2002. He spent several years managing clubs in the tri-city
area of Lexington, Ky.,
Louisville, Ky., and Cincinnati before re-locating to the
Nashville market in 2011. He is
originally from Danville, Ky.
Sam's Club Community and Environmental Commitments
Sam's Club has a longstanding commitment to give back to the
communities it serves, and the new Hendersonville club is no different.
Associates from the local club have selected several local
organizations to receive a total of $10,000 in grants from the Walmart Foundation.
Those recipients include: Sumner County Family YMCA, Humane Society
of Sumner County, HomeSafe,
Friends of Rock Castle, Children are People (CAP), Hendersonville
Chamber Foundation, Homebound Meals, Rotary Club of Hendersonville, Vietnam Veterans of Nashville
Foundation, and the Shackle Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
The newly relocated Sam's Club will also help fight hunger in
the area by making regular product donations to the Davidson County
Tennessee Food Banks. As part of a nationwide collaboration between
Sam's Club and Feeding America, Sam's Club donated more than 13
million pounds of food to Feeding America, the nation's largest
hunger-relief charity. The Hendersonville club will also provide
financial support to the Sumner County Food Bank.
Sam's Club also prides itself in being good stewards of the
environment. The new Sumner County
club was constructed with a variety of environmentally-friendly
materials and energy-efficient fixtures. For instance, numerous
daylight-harvesting skylights reduce the amount of energy required
to light the store by up to 75 percent daily. LED lighting
throughout the club, including in the cooler and freezer box doors
and jewelry counter, operates 70 percent more efficiently than
traditional fluorescent lighting.
Added Savings with eValues
A membership benefit program called eValues for Sam's Club Plus
members ($100 per year membership)
provides customized savings on hundreds of items throughout the
club, including fresh foods, health and beauty products, and office
supplies. With no coupons to clip and no rebate forms to complete
and mail, Sam's Club Plus members receive personalized offers
tailored to them. To keep savings simple, eValues discounts
are automatically taken at the register with a simple swipe of a
membership card. Sam's Club estimates Plus members save more than
$300 per year with eValues.
From March 21-25, Sam's Club
welcomes all members to try eValues savings on a variety of
products.
Grand Opening Event
The grand opening ceremony will take place at 8 a.m., March
21. Numerous local dignitaries, including Hendersonville Mayor Scott Foster, Sumner County Executive
Anthony Holt, and Brenda Payne, president and chief executive
officer of the Hendersonville
Chamber of Commerce, will be in attendance, along with 200 Sam's
Club associates.
Richard Gaia, minister of education at First Baptist Church of
Hendersonville, will give the
invocation at the grand opening ceremony, and local artist
Suzanne Young will perform the
national anthem. Club manager Jeff
Godbey will join executives and members of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce to cut the
ribbon to signify the club's opening.
Memberships
Sam's Club Membership is an investment that more than pays for
itself. Whether buying for a household or a business, a Sam's Club
Membership offers exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding
member benefits. With access to eValues, early shopping hours Plus
membership offers even more with our premium service options.
Advantage memberships for families and individuals start at
$40 annually, Plus memberships are
$100, Business members pay
$35 annually and Business Plus
members pay $100. Special savings for
college students and military families are also available. Visit
SamsClub.com/Membership for a full menu of services or to renew
your membership today.
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is
the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading Membership
warehouse club offering superior products and services to more than
47 million Members in clubs across the U.S., as well as in
Brazil, China and Mexico. Members save an average of 34 percent
over traditional retailers. To learn more about Savings Made
Simple®, visit SamsClub.com, and look for Sam's Club on Twitter,
Facebook and on mobile and iPad® apps.
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