Sam’s Club Set to Open Moore Club Thursday
May 04 2015 - 11:42AM
Business Wire
Celebration to include appearances by Barry
Switzer, Tony Casillas, and Steve Owens
Sam’s Club will open its newest location at 1705 S. Broadway
Ave. in Moore this Thursday, May 7 following an 8 a.m. grand
opening ceremony. The membership warehouse club has brought 190
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 Oklahoma.
The grand opening celebration will focus on the company’s
commitment to the local community. Sam’s Club associates selected
several Moore-area schools and non-profit organizations to receive
$16,000 in community giving grants. Grant award winners
include:
- Houchin Elementary School
- Kelley Elementary School
- Southgate Elementary School
- Central Junior High
- Highland West Junior High
- Highland East Junior High
- Moore High School
- Westmoore High School
- Southmoore High School
- Ally’s House
- Cleveland County Christmas Store
“We’re so happy to be part of the community and look forward to
giving back whenever we can,” said Club Manager Farrokh Moinian.
“I’m extremely proud of our associates who’ve already volunteered
500 hours in the Moore community before we’ve even opened our doors
to the public.”
Some of those hours were spent volunteering in the aftermath of
the March 25 tornado. Associates helped re-locate Southgate
Elementary School after the building was damaged during the storm.
Associates also handed out 500 brown bag lunches in the community
to disaster survivors and relief workers. In the last fiscal year,
Sam’s Club and parent company Walmart gave more than $36 million
and nearly 20 million pounds of food to non-profits in the state of
Oklahoma.
Grand opening ceremony features local officials, special
events
Oklahoma Senator Anthony Sykes, Moore Mayor Glen Lewis, City
Manager Steve Eddy and members of the Moore Chamber of Commerce
will be among those in attendance at Thursday’s grand opening
ceremony. The American Legion will present colors and Courtney
Miles, daughter of Sam’s Club associate Sherry Miles, will perform
the national anthem. There will also be a performance by the Moore
High School Band.
To add to the excitement of the grand opening, the club will
host celebrity appearances and autograph signings, including:
- Tony Casillas, former OU and Dallas
Cowboys Defensive Lineman, May 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Steve Owens, former OU Running Back and
1969 Heisman Trophy winner, May 8 from 1 - 3 p.m.
- Barry Switzer, former OU and Dallas
Cowboys Head Coach, May 9 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Sam’s Club will also showcase a variety of food samples and
product demonstrations. Special Road Show events include Oklahoma’s
very own Black Jack Beef Jerky, Suan’s Pepper Jelly and Woody Candy
to name a few.
Free health screenings are offered regularly to both
members and the public by the Sam’s Club Pharmacy. Grand opening
screenings will assess cholesterol, blood pressure, hearing and a
variety of other wellness areas, and will run Thursday, May 7 from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.
Quality products and services help small businesses and busy
families
In this shopper friendly club, members can rely on fresh
produce, quality meats, and home meal solutions among the huge
selection of merchandise. The club also boasts an array of service
offerings for its members including a Pharmacy, Optical department,
Hearing Aid Center, and Travel. Business members will find services
tailored to meet their specific needs like credit card payment
processing, mobile payroll and legal services.
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. For more information on benefits and pricing, visit
SamsClub.com/membership.
Non-members are encouraged to visit the new club and take
advantage of a free One-Day Pass available online or in the club at
the Member Service Desk.
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 649 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 ClubDianna Gee, 800-331-0085Dianna.Gee@samsclub.com
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