CASTLE ROCK, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The brand new Sam’s Club in Castle Rock will open its doors this Thursday following an 8 a.m. grand opening ceremony. The club located at 5940 Promenade Parkway will offer Scan & Go shopping. The free mobile app allows members the convenience of using their smartphone to scan and pay for their merchandise without ever standing in a checkout line.
“We’re really excited about all the newness this club will offer – from the fresh sushi bar to the digital ordering station at our reinvented café,” said club manager Tricia Trupp. “Our members are going to love the convenience of Scan & Go and Club Pickup.”
More ways to shop
The Castle Rock club will also offer the drive-thru convenience of Club Pickup - a concierge service for members who prefer to place an online order and pick merchandise up at a scheduled time. Sam’s Club associates serve as personal shopping assistants for this service - handpicking the items to fulfill the order. When members arrive at the club, they can check in on their mobile device or use the drive-thru kiosk to trigger the direct-to-vehicle delivery.
New club features
The Walmart-owned membership warehouse in Castle Rock will include the following features:
- Full service sushi bar and expanded seafood selection (fresh out of water within 48 hours)
- Fresh Island offering organic and grass-fed beef and other premium cut meats
- Two spacious walk-in coolers designed to keep dairy and produce as fresh as possible
- Upgraded café with a digital ordering station for those who want to self-order and pay upon entering the line
- Health and Wellness Center with a pharmacy, hearing center and optical department
Commitment to community
As part of the grand opening festivities, Sam’s Club will be awarding $55,000 in grants to several local nonprofit organizations, including $30,000 to Douglas County School District. The company empowers club managers and associates to identify and support community efforts in and around the neighborhoods they serve.
The community is invited to attend the grand opening celebration. Non-members invited to experience the new club with a one-day pass available at the Membership desk.
Sam’s Club is also proud to support small business owners through the company’s Road Show program. This consignment-based program provides local, regional and national entrepreneurs the chance to set up shop inside Sam’s Club while providing members access to exciting and one-of-a-kind products. A tiny home is just one of the unique items you can find at this weekend’s Road Show from Colorado’s own EcoCabins. Entrepreneurs interested in participating in future Road Shows should contact their local Sam’s Club manager for more details.
Grand opening ceremony to feature local officials, special events
Castle Rock city officials and members of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce will be among those attending Thursday’s grand opening ceremony. The Castle Rock Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors and associate Joyce Jefferson will perform the national anthem.
To add to the excitement, former Denver Broncos wide receiver, Ed McCaffrey, will be signing autographs for fans on grand opening day - Thursday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. to 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 Berghoff Eurocast Cookware.
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. 29. Membership teams are available at the Sam’s Club 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 657 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.
Editor's note: Sam's club is where many smaller and new operators shop for vending products. The fact that they are now offering a mobile checkout option is interesting and perhaps speaks to the entire future of mobile retail if this concept works well.
