Back-to-Class Savings Stack Up for All at Sam's Club Open House

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club invites 'brick' and 'click' shoppers across the U.S. to try Sam's Club during its three-day August Open House event. From Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4, Sam's Club and SamsClub.com will offer public access to members-only savings without a non-member shopping upcharge.

For one weekend only, everyone can experience club member savings during the all-important back-to class-shopping season. With access to value on premium quality tech and apparel brands, snacks and toiletries in bulk, and stylish dorm room furniture and accessories, shoppers' savings will stack up quickly.

Non-members will be directed to the Member Services desk upon entrance to receive a temporary membership pass that allows them to shop with no fees during the three-day event. Non-members accessing SamsClub.com will be asked for their email address prior to checkout.

Click 'n' Pull: Shop Faster, Simpler and Easier

In addition to great value, Open House attendees can take advantage of innovative members-only services that save time and money throughout the back-to-class transition. Instead of bringing Sam's Club college essentials from home, families can shop with the Click 'n' Pull service on SamsClub.com for stress-free, simple and convenient pick-up in the Sam's Club nearest their college or university.

When families consult the Back-to-College Checklist to submit an order through Click 'n' Pull by 5 p.m., a club associate will pull the items for pick-up and payment as early as 7 a.m. the next day. To find the closest Sam's Club near campus, visit SamsClub.com/clublocator.

Let Sam's Club Do the Homework

Sam's Club merchants do the homework for members by seeking deep savings on the most popular brands and essential items in every category. Members trust that if an item is available in clubs or on SamsClub.com, it's a quality product at a great price. Busy families can get organized with easy-to-navigate shopping list "themes" at SamsClub.com/backtoclass, based on student needs, including: "Connect with Tech," "Comforts of Home," "Look Smart," "Food for Thought" and the "Study Zone." Open House savings available in the club and at SamsClub.com include:

• HP 14" TouchSmart Sleekbook Laptop - $499.00
• Logitech M310/M325 Wireless Mouse - $14.96
• SanDisk 16GB USB Flash Drive 3 pk. - $29.98
• BELLA Dots Toaster and Coffee Maker - $19.98 and $39.98
• Starbucks Coffee 2 lb. - $18.98

Members Plug In with Sam's Club Tech Support

This school year, Sam's Club members have access to premium service plan packages and 24/7 tech expert support (1-877-758-4346) on essential back-to-class technology purchases. 24/7 Tech Expert support and premium service plans are for Sam's Club members only. Non-members purchasing technology items during Sam's Club Open House should speak to member services to learn more.

Members with a Sam's PLUS card, which has an annual fee of $100, receive a complimentary additional year of service-plan protection. Members can stay worry-free with these essential back-to-class items:

• Beats Solo HD On-Ear Headphones - $199.98
• ASUS MeMO Pad 7" 16GB Tablet Bundle - $134.86 - includes case and screen protector
• NeoTV Streaming Player - $39.00 – SamsClub.com only
• Customizable Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker including two complimentary Skinit skins - $79.98

Student Memberships

As students and school organizations seek savings for events and college life, Sam's Club offers a Collegiate Membership for $45 annually, which includes a $15 gift card upon sign-up, plus an extra card for a lucky roommate or study partner. Students must show valid student identification or email with an ".edu" suffix at their local Sam's Club to qualify.

Business Class Benefits

Sam's Club Open House can introduce budget-savvy businesses to amazing values on office supplies and furniture, snacks in bulk, quality produce and brand-name beverages for morning, noon or night. Sam's Business members regularly save time and money with daily early shopping hours, starting at 7 a.m., access to reduced fees on Small Business Administration loan applications and simple OneRate merchant-payment processing. 

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 to more than 47 million members in clubs across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. Sam's Club members averaged savings of 33 percent versus traditional retailers. To learn more about Savings Made Simple^®, visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, purchase or renew memberships at SamsClub.com or through Sam's Club apps, and interact with Sam's Club on Twitter and Facebook.

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