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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Time-Saving Sam's Club Feature That Makes Costco Shoppers Jealous
Costco is great for scoring bulk bargains on all your home and grocery necessities, and enjoying your favorite food court items, but it's not perfect. Not only does Costco not offer price matching, but a trip to one of its members-only warehouses can be as stressful and time-consuming as it is rewarding. During peak hours, long lines at checkout can trail all the way back to the frozen foods aisles, leaving Costco shoppers exhausted once they arrive back home. If Costco would take a page from competing bulk retailer Sam's Club's book and implement a Scan & Go feature, much of this tedious waiting around could be prevented. Sam's Club's Scan & Go is an in-app feature that allows shoppers to scan items they want to buy with the mere touch of a button on their phones. For example, if you see a container of your favorite high-protein yogurt and want to purchase it, just point your phone's camera (with app open) at the container's barcode, and tap the button indicating you want to add it to your cart. When you're all finished shopping, you just pay in the app and receive an exit code that you show to the door associate on your way out. Now that we know the basics of a scan-to-shop set-up, let's imagine what shopping at Costco would be like if the store had its own version of the feature. Here's the good and the bad, based on our and others' experiences using Scan & Go at Sam's Club. Read more: 12 Kirkland Products With The Lowest Quality Ingredients Here's a hypothetical Costco shopping trip scenario for you: List in hand, you walk through Costco's front doors ready to score some great deals. It's a busy day, complete with the usual Costco crowd, but there are significantly fewer checkout registers open -- a potential result of the store encouraging shoppers to use Scan & Go. The few that are open are each servicing a line so long you can't tell where it starts. (Part of the cause of those slow lines is Costco members not having their membership cards ready at checkout.) Since you're using Scan & Go, though, none of this is concerning. You connect to Costco's Wi-Fi -- a must if your store's cell reception is iffy -- open the store's app, tap Scan & Go, and set off. While shopping, you're able to see exactly how much you're spending in the app. Maybe you're the type of shopper to be surprised by your receipt's total after a trip to a huge store like Costco, where it's way too easy to grab off-list items on a whim (like that King of Kentucky bourbon deal the wholesale club offered in early 2025). Seeing the running tally helps you make more informed choices about your purchases. When done, you pay for your order in the app, get your exit code ready to show at the door, and wheel your haul past the long lines of Costco members who chose the traditional shopping route. Some stare at you with what you can only assume to be envy. You'll be en route home in minutes; they've got another 20 minutes or so of waiting in line. So, how does shopping at Costco with Scan & Go sound to you? Read the original article on Chowhound.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spring sale alert: Sam's Club annual memberships are just $20 — that's 60% off
Sam's Club memberships are a fan favorite for a reason: The impressive savings are pretty much guaranteed all year long, including any time you shop for groceries, household essentials (toilet paper, anyone?), tech gadgets and more. While entering the warehouse doesn't come free (you have to pay to join the club), we'll let you in on a little secret: The retailer is currently offering an annual membership for just $20 — that's a whopping 60% off — at Sam's Club spring sale. You'll want to hurry, though. The deal ends on May 12. There are lots of great deals to grab this weekend, but this one should be at the top of your "can't miss" list. For just $20 — about the cost of dinner — you can earn huge savings at Sam's Club for 356 days. That's a whopping $30 off the usual price tag. Think of it this way: You'll get lower prices on everything from household staples (laundry detergent, toilet paper, milk) to big-ticket items (TVs, vacuums) just by spending a little over $1.50 per month. Pretty sweet, huh? Our prediction: You'll become a regular at the Club and a true super-saver, whether you shop online, on the app or in person. Beyond the big membership discount and everyday low prices on products, there are many perks to being a member. Here's a peek at what's in store: ✔️ 12-month Club membership for you and one other person in your household ✔️ Extra Instant Savings markdowns on already-low prices ✔️ Faster checkout with Scan & Go ✔️ Free curbside pickup with orders of $50+ ✔️ Express delivery for just $12 ✔️ Sam's cash back when you use a Sam's Club Mastercard ✔️ Low gas prices You'll also have access to the Sam's Club app. Customers sing its praises and use it for deliveries, ordering curbside pickup and the Scan & Go, which lets you buy as you shop! Said one customer: "Scan and Go is the best invention ever, it even works at the gas pumps!" Added another: "So much quicker. I can't comprehend the people who still use self-checkout or the checkout lines." Looking for even more benefits? You'll want to check out the upgraded Sam's Club Plus membership, which is currently $60 — that's $50 off. In addition to the standard gets, Plus members enjoy free curbside pickup with no minimum needed, early shopping at select locations and free delivery on qualifying orders when you spend a minimum of $50. But the most exciting new offer for Plus members is the free same-day delivery on orders over $50 placed by 1 p.m.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sam's Club to remodel stores in Oklahoma, US as part of 'register-free' move: What to know
Sam's Club is remodeling each of its 600 locations, including all 13 stores in Oklahoma, with a focus on both physical and digital expansions. CEO Chris Nicholas said during Walmart Inc.'s 2025 Investment Community Meeting on April 9 that the company is emphasizing a strategy based on improving membership numbers and expanding physical and digital capabilities. 'This is one of the fastest, most scalable transformations happening in retail today,' said Nicholas in a news release on April 11. 'We're investing with intention — in our fleet, our associates and the member experience — to become the world's best club retailer.' Renovations are set to begin soon, but there is no information available on whether the stores will need to be closed during the process. Check with your local Sam's Club to see if your store will close during renovations. Here's what remodels will do to Oklahoma's 13 locations. The remodeled Sam's Club stores will follow the model of a store that reopened in Grapevine, Texas in late 2024 after it was damaged in an EF-1 tornado in December 2022. After "extensive renovations," the location introduced the company's transition to a "register-free shopping experience." "High-top tables near the showroom and entrance are staffed by member specialists ready to assist anyone new to Scan & Go," the company said in news release in December 2024, adding that the register-free experience was "met with enthusiasm, with the majority of members preferring the streamlined system in its first week." With the new design, customers can explore online exclusives, use Scan & Go to add items to their cart, and ship purchases directly to their doorsteps. All of Sam's Club's locations nationwide will be remodeled, which includes 13 locations in Oklahoma: 1117 W. I-35 Frontage Road, Edmond 802 NW Sheridan Rd, Lawton 6521 SE 29th St, Midwest City 1705 S. Broadway Ave, Moore 3400 W. Main St, Norman 5510 SW Fifth St, Oklahoma City 4101 N. May Ave, Oklahoma City 1900 W. Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City 9000 NW Passage, Oklahoma City 12905 E. 96th St N, Owasso 6922 S. Mingo Rd, Tulsa 4420 S. Sheridan Rd, Tulsa 7757 S. Olympia Ave W, Tulsa This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Sam's Club to remodel in Oklahoma, US as part of 'register-free' move
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sam's Club Phasing Out Both Traditional, Self-Checkout Lanes: Here's How You'll Pay Moving Fowrard
Sam's Club is removing all self-checkout kiosks and traditional checkout lanes from its stores. The company announced that customers will now be required to use the Scan & Go app to scan and pay for their items. The retail warehouse company said the decision is part of its plan to 'redefine the club model and set a new standard in retail.' What is Sam's Club replacing checkout lanes with? According to KRIS 6 News, Sam's Club first introduced the Scan & Go system at its Grapevine, Texas location. With the new setup, AI technology verifies purchases as customers exit the store—eliminating the need for receipt checkers. Why are some customers concerned about the new Scan & Go system at Sam's Club? Sam's Club member Grant Grisham said he has already been using Scan & Go, but he's concerned about people who aren't as familiar with newer technology. 'That's probably the biggest concern, really,' Grisham told KRIS 6 News. 'Older people are not really up to date on modern technology.' Another shopper, Ivan Rodriguez, told KRIS 6 News that he would prefer a hybrid model that includes both traditional and new checkout methods. 'I think that it will be better to have a mix,' Rodriguez said. For shoppers with questions about how AI will recognize items before customers leave the store, computer science professor Dr. Lewis Heuermann explained that the system will accurately identify most products. 'A banana looks like a banana, a Coke can looks like a Coke can… it'll recognize it and charge you for that,' Heuermann told KRIS 6 News. Dr. Nikki Changchit, a business analytics professor at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, addressed concerns about the potential for job loss. She said the introduction of the new system doesn't mean employees will lose their jobs, but they may need to shift roles.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sam's Club remodeling all its stores, and opening two locations nationwide
All of the current Sam's Club stores, including the stores located in the mid-Hudson, will be remodeled and about 15 new stores are expected to open per year, the company recently announced. During Walmart Inc.'s 2025 Investment Community Meeting on April 9, CEO Chris Nicholas said the company is emphasizing a strategy based on improving membership numbers and expanding physical and digital capabilities, USA TODAY reported. 'This is one of the fastest, most scalable transformations happening in retail today,' Nicholas said in a news release on April 11. 'We're investing with intention — in our fleet, our associates and the member experience — to become the world's best club retailer.' In January 2023, the company announced plans to open 30 new clubs across the country "over the next several years" in addition to announcing a "multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize" its supply chain. In last week's announcement, Sam's Club said it will still open 30 new locations "while building a pipeline to open approximately 15 new clubs each year over the planning horizon." Here's what to know. Two new Sam's Club locations will open this fiscal year, a Sam's Club spokesperson told USA TODAY. Here's where: Tempe, Arizona Lebanon, Tennessee Both locations will be the first Sam's Club stores in these cities. There are currently 12 Sam's Club stores in New York. Here's where they're located: 3735 Union Road in Cheektowaga 830 County Road 64, Suite 2, in Elmira 333 Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford 56 West Merritt Blvd. in Fishkill 801 Frank Sotille Blvd. in Kingston 579 Troy/Schenectady Road, Suite 236, in Latham 2950 Horse Block Road in Medford 1580 Military Road in Niagara Falls 7 Consumer Square in Plattsburgh 2441 Vestal Parkway East in Vestal 300 North Galleria Drive in Wallkill 21314 Sam's Drive in Watertown The remodeled stores will follow the model of a store that reopened in Grapevine, Texas, in late 2024 after being forced to close due to damage sustained during an EF-1 tornado in December 2022. After "extensive renovations," the location introduced the company's transition to a "register-free shopping experience." "High-top tables near the showroom and entrance are staffed by member specialists ready to assist anyone new to Scan & Go," the company said in news release in December 2024, adding that the register-free experience was "met with enthusiasm, with the majority of members preferring the streamlined system in its first week." With the new store design, customers can also explore online exclusives, use Scan & Go to add items to their cart and ship purchases directly to their doorsteps. Contributing: USA Today Network Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Sam's Club remodeling stores to offer 'register-free' shopping
