Sam’s Club Brings Scan & Go Shopping to Lake Nona
January 18 2017 - 11:14AM
Business Wire
Grand opening of new club set for Thursday
Sam’s Club is looking to transform the way Central Floridians
shop by providing a mobile app which allows shoppers to bypass the
traditional checkout process. Scan & Go shopping is just one of
many features of the brand new Lake Nona Sam’s Club located at
11920 Narcoossee Road in Orlando.
The Walmart-owned membership warehouse will officially open
Thursday, Jan. 19 following an 8 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. No
membership is required to attend the grand opening celebration.
Nonmembers are welcome to check out the club by asking for a one
day pass at the Membership desk.
No need to wait in line
Here’s how Scan & Go works: For those who want to spend
their time doing something other than standing in line are
encouraged to download the free Sam’s Club Scan & Go app which
allows members to use their smartphone to scan and pay for their
own items. When the shopping is done, the member skips the
traditional line and simply shows a digital receipt to an associate
at the door.
“Our goal is to create the best shopping experience possible for
our members,” said Club Manager David Spear. “The idea behind Scan
& Go is to help save time for our members while addressing one
of the biggest consumer complaints in retail – waiting in line at
check out.”
More ways to shop
The Lake Nona club will also offer the drive-thru convenience of
Club Pickup - a concierge service for members who prefer to place
an online order and have the items ready for pickup at a scheduled
time. Sam’s Club associates serve as personal shopping assistants
handpicking the items to fulfill the order. When members arrive at
the club, they can use mobile check-in or the drive-thru kiosk to
alert an associate who will bring the items out to the member’s
vehicle.
New club features
The Walmart-owned membership warehouse in Lake Nona will include
the following features:
- Full service sushi bar and expanded
seafood selection.
- Fresh Island offering organic and
grass-fed beef and other premium meats.
- Two spacious walk-in coolers designed
to keep dairy and produce as fresh as possible.
- Upgraded café with digital ordering
station for those who want to self-order and pay upon entering the
line.
- Health and Wellness Center consisting
of a pharmacy, hearing center and optical department.
Commitment to community
As part of the grand opening festivities, Sam’s Club will be
awarding $25,000 in grants to several local nonprofit
organizations. The company empowers club managers and associates to
identify and support community efforts in and around the
neighborhoods they serve.
“Giving back is part of the Sam’s Club culture, and these
contributions mark the beginning of our club’s commitment to
serving the Lake Nona area,” said Speer.
Grand opening ceremony to feature local officials, special
events
Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray and members of the Lake Nona
Regional Chamber of Commerce will be among those attending
Thursday’s grand opening ceremony. The Lake Nona High School ROTC
will present the colors and associate Jessica Fritz will sing the
national anthem. The Lake Nona High School Marching Band will also
be performing at the celebration.
To add to the excitement, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jack
Youngblood will be signing autographs for fans at the new club on
grand opening day - Thursday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 p.m. Sam’s Club will
also showcase a variety of food samples and product demonstrations
grand opening weekend including Chef Shamy Gourmet Butters, Vitamix
Blenders, and Atmospheric Water Solutions.
Membership information
Being a member of Sam’s Club means more than a membership card
in a wallet – it means exclusive access to great products, brands
and services, all at amazing values. Sam's Club memberships range
from $45 to $100.
As part of a grand opening membership promotion, residents can
get up to a $30 gift card when they sign up as a new member through
Jan. 22. Membership teams are available at the fuel station to sign
up members prior to Thursday’s grand opening.
About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is
a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products,
savings and services to millions of members in 655 clubs in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Sam’s Club, visit
the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and
interact with Sam’s Club
on Twitter and Facebook.
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