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Discover how Sam’s Club is transforming retail in 2025 with register-free shopping, AI-powered tech, new store designs, and expanded member services. See what’s coming to a club near you!
Sam's Club Store Changes Coming Soon
Have you heard? Sam’s Club is embarking on a major transformation—and the future of club shopping is about to get a serious upgrade. Unveiled at the recent 2025 Investment Community Meeting, this bold strategy aims to completely reimagine the in-store experience, blending high-tech convenience with elevated service and expanded offerings.
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The changes are inspired by the newly reopened Grapevine, Texas location—a cutting-edge club rebuilt after a 2022 tornado. This store has become the model for Sam’s Club’s digital transformation and is setting the tone for what’s ahead.
✅ All 600+ Sam’s Club locations are slated for remodeling based on this prototype.
✅ Traditional checkout lanes? A thing of the past.
As Sam’s Club President & CEO shared on LinkedIn: “We plan to double membership over the next 8–10 years—and with it, more than double our sales and profit. This starts with investing in our physical footprint, redefining the future of the club model, and setting a new standard for retail. Additionally, we will remodel all 600 clubs as a strategic growth investment, with Grapevine setting the standard.”
Here’s how Sam’s Club is reshaping the shopping experience:
1. Frictionless, Register-Free Shopping.
- Say goodbye to traditional checkout lines.
- Scan items as you shop with the Scan & Go app.
- Walk through AI-powered exit arches that automatically verify your purchases—no more receipt checks.
2. ‘The Dance Floor’ Showroom Experience.
- The space once used for registers is now an open showroom for discovery.
- Browse online-only products, scan QR codes for details, and ship directly to your doorstep.
- A seamless blend of in-person browsing and digital convenience.
3. Elevated Member Services.
- Enjoy quick meal solutions, a sushi island, and expanded pharmacy, optical, and hearing centers.
- Designed to save time while enhancing the overall shopping experience.
4. Smarter Tools for Associates.
- Behind the scenes, technology is streamlining operations:
- AI systems
- Computer vision tools
- Automated forklifts
- Even a pizza-making robot!
- All helping associates spend more time focusing on member service.
5. Bigger, Better, and More Beautiful Clubs.
The new locations will be around 160,000 square feet, designed with member comfort and convenience in mind. Expect exciting new features like:
- Full-service floral departments
- Walk-in coolers for dairy and fresh items
- Expanded health care spaces
- Fuel stations and liquor sections
These sweeping changes represent a bold step into the future for Sam’s Club—and for retail in general. Whether you’re a long-time member or someone who's just Sam’s Club-curious, we’d love to know:
Are you excited about these new updates? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
I will not do this, I do not use self checkout and have tried scan and go, did not like it. I like human interactions and will cancel membership if this happens.
Will not be easy for alot of members! I will not use a self checkout any where and this will send me somewhere else. Plus it is doing away with jobs. Mass confusion for alot of people. NOT A GOOD MOVE SAM’S CLUB