Grand Opening of New Springdale Sam’s Club Set for Thursday
May 22 2017 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Celebration to feature Olympic Gold Medalist
Laurie Hernandez
The newest Sam’s Club in Northwest Arkansas will open its doors
Thursday, May 25 at 1517 S. 56th St. in Springdale. The public is
invited to join the celebration, which kicks off with a grand
opening ceremony at 8 a.m. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Laurie
Hernandez will join the celebration later that day with a meet and
greet with fans.
The new club is located in a rapidly growing area just off I-49
in Springdale near the Arvest Ballpark and the future Arkansas
Children’s Northwest.
“The opening of a new Sam’s Club is exciting news for any
community, but I can’t imagine any city being more excited than
Springdale,” said Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse. “Our residents
have been eagerly anticipating the return of Sam’s Club, and this
new location will not only benefit Springdale families, but will
also spur future development in our overlay district.”
New club featuresThe Springdale location has a new look
and feel based on some of the successful features from the
Bentonville club remodel. The club will feature a Fresh Island that
offers organic and grass-fed beef, an expanded seafood section, and
fresh sushi made daily. The focus on fresh carries throughout the
dairy and produce departments with large walk-in coolers designed
to keep products as fresh as possible. An additional feature
members will experience is an updated café with self-order kiosks,
expanded seating with charging stations and an updated menu that
includes premium coffee, made-to-order sandwiches, and smoothies.
Members can continue to count on Sam’s Club for their health and
wellness needs. The new club will provide pharmacy services as well
as a hearing center and optical department.
Shopping made simpleMembers of the Springdale club can
utilize the company’s award winning smartphone app called Scan
& Go, which allows users the option of scanning their items
while they shop and simply paying on their phone in lieu of the
traditional checkout experience. The Springdale club will also
offer the drive-thru convenience of Club Pickup - a concierge
service for members who prefer to place an online order and pick
merchandise up at a scheduled time.
Commitment to communityAs part of the grand opening
festivities, Sam’s Club will be awarding nearly $20,000 in grants
to several local nonprofit organizations. About half of that amount
was raised through the company’s Volunteerism Always Pays (VAP)
program. Springdale associates have volunteered nearly 700 hours
already this year, raising funds for area programs such as the
Fallen Soldier Memorial Project in Springdale and Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Northwest Arkansas.
“Our associates have been eager to help local organizations that
support our community,” said Springdale Club Manager Mark Byrd. “I
couldn’t be more excited about the great team we have in place that
is passionate about giving back and serving our members.”
Sam’s Club is also proud to support small business owners
through the company’s Road Show program. This consignment-based
program provides local, regional, and national entrepreneurs the
chance to set up shop inside Sam’s Club while providing members
access to exciting and one-of-a-kind products. Springdale’s grand
opening will feature several local products including House of
Webster gourmet salsa and Cedar Lake Mount Comfort Coffee. Members
will also enjoy Nature Nate’s Honey, Blues Hog BBQ sauce, and
Rawlings Leather Goods. Entrepreneurs interested in participating
in future Road Shows should contact their local Sam’s Club manager
for more details.
Grand opening ceremony to feature local officials, special
eventsSpringdale Mayor Doug Sprouse and Springdale Chamber of
Commerce President Perry Webb will be among those attending
Thursday’s grand opening ceremony. The American Legion will present
the colors and the Har-Ber High School Glee Club will perform the
national anthem. Other groups providing entertainment during the
ceremony include the Walmart Choir and Mariachi Amistad de Arkansas
band.
To add to the excitement, gymnast and Olympic gold medalist,
Laurie Hernandez will be signing autographs for fans on grand
opening day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Her appearance is made possible
by Procter & Gamble.
Membership informationBeing a member of Sam’s Club means
more than a membership card – it means exclusive access to great
products, brands and services, at amazing values. Sam’s Club
memberships range from $45 to $100.
As part of a grand opening membership promotion, residents can
get a $20 gift card when they sign up as a new member through June
4. Membership teams are available at the Sam’s Club fuel station to
sign up members prior to Thursday’s grand opening.
About Sam’s ClubSam’s Club®, a division of Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a leading membership warehouse club
offering superior products, savings and services to millions of
members in 662 clubs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. To learn more
about Sam’s Club, visit the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop
at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam’s Club
on Twitter and Facebook.
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Sam’s ClubDianna Gee, 800-331-0085Dianna.Gee@samsclub.com
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