Grand opening celebration to feature special guests and incredible savings

OXFORD, Ala. -- (Business Wire)

Sam’s Club will open its Oxford club at 1900 Oxford Exchange Blvd. following an 8 a.m. Grand Opening ceremony Thursday, July 24. The membership warehouse club will bring 170 jobs to the community and will give residents and small business owners the opportunity to access incredible deals and amazing finds on quality merchandise, including products made in Alabama.

“We are thrilled to invite members into this new club, built with the needs of Oxford in mind,” said Club Manager Tarah Pounders. “The community has been extremely supportive of Sam’s Club and we look forward to becoming the club of the community.”

In that giving spirit, Oxford associates selected several local organizations to receive more than $23,000 in community giving grants. In the last fiscal year, Sam’s Club, and parent company Walmart, gave more than $25 million to non-profits in the state of Alabama. The following local organizations will be presented checks prior to Thursday’s grand opening:

Grand Opening ceremony features local officials, special events

Mayor Leon Smith will be among those speaking at Thursday’s Grand Opening ceremony. Additionally, members of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will be participating in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

During the Grand Opening, Sam’s Club will showcase a variety of food samples and product demonstrations. Special guests include Alabama innovator Travis Perry who was featured on season three of the ABC hit TV show, “Shark Tank.” Perry is the inventor of the guitar gadget “ChordBuddy” which is designed to teach anyone how to play guitar by simply pushing color-coded buttons. Perry will be demonstrating the product Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Grand Opening Weekend will also feature a book signing on Saturday with Alabama native and cookbook author Stacy Harris. She will be signing copies of her book “Recipes & Tips for Sustainable Living” on Saturday, July 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Former Auburn University and NFL linebacker Takeo Spikes (Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers & San Diego Chargers) will also be making a special guest appearance on Saturday, July 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

A number of health and wellness services will also be available including:

• Free health screenings will be offered for both members and the public monthly. Grand opening screenings will assess cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, hearing and a variety of other wellness areas, and will run July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and July 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Sam’s Club Pharmacy, which is open to the public, features many $4 and $10 generic 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.
• The Hearing Aid Center features premium technology in hearing aids and personal listening devices.

Members will discover savings on a number of outstanding items Grand Opening weekend, including:

• Pork Loin Backribs for $2.98/lb
• HP^® 15.6” Notebook for $299
• VIZIO 50” Class LED Smart HDTV for $528

Quality products and services help small businesses and busy families

Sam’s Club is offering its unique, shopper-friendly experience with this Oxford club. Members can rely on fresh produce, quality meats and home meal solutions, while small business owners can find office supplies, vending machine snacks and paper goods. Restaurant owners and caterers will find access to quality items most often used by foodservice businesses.

Other benefits for Sam’s Club membership include early shopping hours and Click ‘n’ Pull - an innovative way for members to save time by clicking and ordering select items online at SamsClub.com and then simply allowing associates to pull the items for pickup at the club.

Membership Information

A 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 member can access exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding benefits. With early shopping hours, and additional discounts on pharmacy and optical services, Sam’s Plus memberships offer even more with additional great benefits. Sam’s Plus memberships are $100 annually. Sam's Savings memberships and Sam's Business memberships are $45 annually. 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.

*Sam’s Club^® Advertised Merchandise Policy

It is our firm intention to have every advertised item in stock. Occasionally, however, an advertised item may not be available for purchase due to unforeseen difficulties. We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal retail purchases or one-per-member or household, and to exclude resellers. We have done our best to ensure all information in this piece is accurate and up to-date. Errors and omissions occasionally occur and are subject to correction. Pricing and item availability may vary by location and in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin and on SamsClub.com. Pricing and items are valid at your 1900 Oxford Exchange Blvd., Oxford, Ala. club and are good July 24-27, 2014. © Copyright 2014 Sam’s Club. All rights reserved. Designed by Sam’s

Contacts:

Sam’s Club
Dianna Gee, 800-331-0085
Dianna.Gee@walmart.com

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