Quality, name-brand merchandise at exceptional prices: It sounds simple enough, but at Sam’s Club, it’s a concept we take to a higher level. Our nearly 600 locations are not only terrific places to save money, but also destinations for solutions that can help ease a busy schedule. Whether stocking a pantry or a business, selecting new electronics or getting ready for a party, our Members count on Sam’s Club as their source for the products and services they need to keep things running smoothly.
Since our inception in 1983, our operating philosophy has remained the same – we work hard to be the buying agent for our Members and deliver upon this agreement by eliminating unnecessary costs and maintaining a simple shopping environment. We pass the savings on to the more than 47 million Members who shop our Clubs and SamsClub.com, simplifying their shopping so that their everyday lives benefit, too.
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2010
Sustainability
First retailer to use significant wind power, offsetting 20% of energy usage.
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2010
Club Support
Sam’s Club opens new home office.
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2010
Small Business Support
Sam’s Club offers access to Small Business loans.
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2009
Executives
Brian Cornell named CEO
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2009
eValues
eValues launched for Plus Members.
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2008
Celebrating 25 Years
Sam’s Club 25th Anniversary and 593 Clubs to date.
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2007
Going Green
Sam’s Club Fayetteville Model for sustainability.
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2006
Home Sweet Home
First hometown Club opens in Bentonville.
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2005
Executives
Doug McMillion named President and CEO.
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2003
Milestone
20th Anniversary and 522 Clubs to date.
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2000
Online Store
SamsClub.com launches and Click n’ Pull® rolls out soon after.
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1998
New Store Brand
Member’s Mark private label launches.
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1998
Expanded Offerings
First Pharmacy opens in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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1997
Expanded Offerings
First gas station opens in Wichita, Kansas.
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1993
Sam’s Club Continues Expansion
Sam’s Club store count is up to 419 Clubs across 47 states.
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1993
Sam’s Club Welcomes PACE Stores
Sam’s Club acquires PACE warehouse clubs.
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1991
Sam’s Club Goes International
The first International Sam’s Club opens in Mexico City.
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1988
Continued Growth
Sam’s Club opens 104th store and Membership count is up to 7 million.
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1984
Rapid Member Growth
Membership at Sam’s Club grows to more than 2 million members.
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1983
Sam’s Club is Established
First Sam’s Club opens in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
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1979
Record Sales
In 1979, Walmart became the first company to reach $1 billion in sales in such a short period of time.
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1975
Walmart Culture
1975 was also the year that Sam Walton, inspired by workers he encountered during a visit to Korea, conceived of the famous “Walmart Cheer” and introduced it to his associates.
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1971
Distribution Becomes Streamlined
The first year of the decade saw the opening of the first Walmart distribution center, as well as the Walmart Home Office, in Bentonville Ark.
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1969
Walmart Stores Inc.
The company officially incorporated as Walmart Stores Inc. on October 31, 1969.
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1962
Walmart is Established
The story begins in 1962, when Sam Walton, our founder opened the company’s first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark.

