Leading warehouse club invests in the community
HARLINGEN, Texas -- (Business Wire)
Sam’s Club opened its new Harlingen club at 621 N. Expressway 77
following an 8 a.m. Grand Opening ceremony Thursday, March 20, adding
jobs and a quality shopping experience to the region. The membership
warehouse club gave residents and small business owners the opportunity
to access incredible savings on quality products, including products
made in Texas.
It is the first Sam’s Club in Harlingen and the second in Cameron County.
“Harlingen has been waiting for a Sam’s Club for more than 20 years,”
said local Sam’s Club Manager Gabby Goodwin. “Everyone was excited to
see the doors open and we expected to impress our members. Our mission
is to save our members money on items they use most while surprising
them with the unexpected find.”
Grand Opening ceremony features local officials, special events
Sarah Trolinger, the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce’s interim president
and chief executive officer, spoke on behalf of the Chamber, and members
of the Chamber participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Marine
Military Academy presented the colors, and the national anthem was
performed by local artist Shannon Valdez.
“The City of Harlingen worked long and hard to bring Sam’s Club here,”
Boswell said. “We did that because we know how important the economic
impact will be to the City through job creation and tax revenue. But
more importantly, I know that Sam’s Club will improve our city’s quality
of life by having this shopping venue as an option. I’m reminded of it
almost daily by people I talk to in our community. Everybody is excited
about Sam’s Club.”
Sam’s Club is showcasing a variety of special events inside the club. Bear
Paw Candy will be onsite with a variety of treats throughout this
weekend. Other attractions include Chef
Shamy’s Gourmet Butters and local products such as Chorizo
San Manuel from nearby Edinberg, along with products that
specifically cater to local members such as queso fresco, menudo and
chamoy.
In addition, immunizations will be offered Friday and Saturday from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Free health screenings will also be given to assess
cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, hearing and a variety of other
wellness areas.
Quality products help small businesses and busy families
Sam’s Club brought a unique, shopper-friendly experience to Harlingen.
Busy families can rely on fresh
produce, quality
meats and home meal
solutions, while office
supplies, vending machine snacks and paper
goods prepare small business members for success. Other 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. Click ‘n’ Pull provides an innovative way for
members to save time by using SamsClub.com to select items to be picked
up at the club.
Measuring approximately 136,000 square feet, the new club features a
variety of members-only amenities, including a fresh bakery, a tire
and battery center, a café and a fuel station.
A number of health and wellness services are also available. The Sam’s
Club Pharmacy,
open to both members and the public, features many $4 and $10 generic
prescriptions, as well as savings on branded prescriptions. The Optical
Center offers $40 off each additional pair of regularly priced
prescription eyeglasses with the purchase of a complete pair of
eyeglasses at regular price. Lastly, at the Hearing
Aid Center, Sam’s Club offers premium technology in hearing aids and
personal listening devices with free hearing tests and services
administered by a licensed hearing aid fitter and dispenser.
New club brings more than 185 new jobs to community, local giving
To staff the new Harlingen Sam’s Club, Sam’s Club hired more than 185
new associates. Sam’s Club currently employs more than 11,000 people in
Texas.
“I am very grateful for all of the mentors in my career with Walmart and
Sam’s Club,” said Goodwin. “I’m excited to lead our new Harlingen Sam’s
Club. I am proud of what our team has accomplished and I look forward to
serving our members and the Sam’s Club associates.”
Sam’s Club also has a commitment to give back to the communities it
serves. Several local non-profit organizations benefited from special
grants as part of the grand opening celebration, including Treasure
Hills Elementary, Loaves and Fishes, Sunny Glen Children’s Home and the
Harlingen Humane Society.
“Sam’s Club provided assistance to our organization through volunteerism
months before they opened their doors,” said Sandra Rodriguez, who leads
community and volunteer relations for Sunny
Glen Children’s Home. “We appreciate their support and look forward
to bettering our community with them in the future.”
Membership Information
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 Cash Rewards, additional Instant Savings and early
shopping hours, Sam’s Plus memberships offer even more with premium
service options. See the club or visit SamsClub.com for details. Sam’s
Savings and Sam’s Business memberships are $45 annually, and Sam’s Plus
memberships are $100. Special savings for college students and military
families are also available. For more information, visit SamsClub.com/membership.
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 in more than 630 clubs across
the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. To learn more about
Savings Made Simple, visit the Sam’s
Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com,
and interact with Sam’s Club on Twitter
and Facebook.
Contacts:
Sam’s Club
Mark Scott, 479-264-0103
Mark.Scott@samsclub.com
Source: Sam’s Club
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