Sam's Club Is Opening 30 New Stores Across America (Are You Getting One?)

Sam's Club announced that it would have grand openings for 30 new locations by 2030. And while the first new high-tech location opened this year in Grapevine, Texas, the chain is keeping silent on where the other locations will be.

However, it has announced 12 exciting new features you could expect to find in those locations. So keep an eye out to see if a new Sam’s Club is opening near you with these new features and popular shopping hacks.

You may like picking up frozen seafood from Sam’s Club freezers or spots in its refrigerated sections, but the club is expanding its seafood options for members.

Check out the upcoming store openings for a new seafood and sushi island that can help you pick and choose different seafood options or find the perfect sushi platter for a party or to feed a big family.

One of the post-pandemic trends that Sam’s Club has seen is more members sticking with curbside pickup rather than walking through the aisles on their own.

So, members will now have more space in the parking area for curbside pickup. It should make it easier for you to order through the retailer’s website or app and then swing by to quickly load up your car without spending extra time in the store.

Another option that has become more popular in the past few years is grocery delivery service, including deliveries from Sam’s Club.

To keep up with the demand, the retailer is building more walk-in coolers for its new stores and bigger doors to make it easier for delivery trucks to pull in, load up, and drive away to get your Sam’s Club purchases delivered as quickly as possible.

Sam’s Club isn’t just expanding the number of stores it has but also the size of its new stores compared to the current offerings.

The new clubs will be around 160,000 square feet, which is a lot of space for all your bulk buys. That’s about 20,000 square feet bigger than the typical Sam’s Club you shop at now.

Buying flowers at a warehouse retailer like Sam’s Club is a great way to save money, and the retailer will be expanding your floral options with its new stores.

Grab a fresh bouquet that you expect from your favorite Sam’s Club, or check out the full-service floral department to expand your floral options at the new warehouse retailer locations.

Sam’s Club already has optical services and hearing aid centers available for members to save money on these medical needs.

However, the club will likely expand its offerings to have dedicated hearing and vision centers.

Check out a new location if one opens near you to see if these expanded options can fill your needs.

The retailer is also building out its healthcare options with larger healthcare spaces in these new Sam’s Club locations.

An expanded waiting area for services, dedicated health services suites, and private consultation rooms could be provided for members who want to use Sam’s Club for health services and shopping for bulk items and other products.

Sam’s Club offers a wide selection of liquor for you to choose from, and the company said it will continue to provide members with plenty to choose from with both name brands and the Member’s Mark store brand.

Be aware that some states have laws that say liquor sales can’t be limited to members only. So save money if you live in one of the states that allows you to buy liquor at a new Sam’s Club even without having a membership.

A great feature on the Sam’s Club app is Scan and Go, which allows you to skip the checkout line by scanning products as you shop through the store and then paying through the app.

The Scan and Go option will be available at the new Sam’s Club locations, so consider downloading the app and trying it out when you head into a new Sam’s Club store.

The Scan and Go option also works for Sam’s Club gas stations and products under its warehouse roof.

The company said many new stores will have gas stations in addition to the store itself, giving customers more opportunities to buy gas at an affordable price.

It will also be convenient as part of the Scan and Go app, making it easy to gas up without fumbling around with credit cards or trying to figure out how to pay at the pump.

Another feature that Sam’s Club has offered is Scan and Ship, which allows you to scan an item in the store and have it shipped directly to your home instead of taking it with you from the store.

This may be a good option for big purchases like televisions, furniture, and seasonal items like kayaks or Christmas trees that may be too big to fit into your car in the parking lot.

Sam's Club is launching state-of-the-art automation and robotics with its new facilities. This automation will help ease replenishment and provide a better overall experience for members.

The company is also focused on sustainability as new clubs are said to have zero emission strategies built-in through the electrification of equipment.

In addition, these new locations will feature energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle charging stations for delivery vehicles, and new "green" refrigerants.

Sam’s Club is a great place to buy items in bulk or get good deals, especially its Member’s Mark store brand. They're the same quality but cost less than their name-brand versions.

Remember to compare Sam’s Club with other stores in the area. Factor in how much money you can save, who accepts the best cash back credit cards, and which is closer.